Earn your degree online from Western Governors University—a
private, non-profit university founded by the governors of 19 western
states to expand educational opportunities for working adults. WGU's
programs are delivered online to allow learning to occur more on
your schedule.
Founded in 1995, WGU is the only accredited university in the U.S.
offering competency-based, online degrees. At WGU you can choose
from several flexible, regionally accredited programs in Business,
Information Technology, and Education (including teacher certification
programs through the WGU Teachers College).
WGU focuses on developing a highly competent graduate, not just
someone who has accumulated credit hours. In fact, WGU does not
award degrees based on credit hours or required courses. Your progress
is determined by your ability to pass a series of carefully designed
assessments that measure your knowledge and skills as you move through
your degree program. Instead of taking classes in subject areas
you already know, you will focus your education on the areas in
which you need to gain skills and knowledge.
You may be able to accelerate your degree progress if you commit
sufficient time and are willing to study hard to prepare for your
assessments. You can also take advantage of competencies you already
have in your field of study.
While online, competency-based learning allows for flexibility
and sometimes acceleration, WGU programs require a high degree of
independence, discipline, and dedication.
Why Choose WGU?
While many other schools are now involved in online education,
WGU stands out in numerous ways:
High-quality academic content that's relevant to your career
WGU’s programs are developed by councils of academic and
industry experts to provide students with a first-rate educational
experience that prepares them for today’s professional world.
Students can apply their coursework immediately in their workplace.
In addition, WGU is supported by over 20 leading corporate and
foundation partners—including Google, Time Warner, Microsoft,
Cisco Systems, Farmers Insurance, Hewlett Packard, Sun Microsystems,
Siebel, and Dell—that believe in WGU's commitment to producing
highly-competent graduates.
Tuition that's affordable
Tuition at WGU is exceptionally modest. It is typically less that
half what other reputable online universities charge. For all
degree programs except the MBA programs, tuition is about $430
per month (MBA programs are about $540 per month); other universities
change about that much per credit hour!
Federal financial aid is available to eligible students. Aid includes
Federal Pell Grants and both subsidized and unsubsidized Federal
Family Education Loans.
Flexibility that fits your lifestyle
The online delivery of your program gives you great flexibility
to schedule your own "class" time. Because your program
is online, you can learn at a time and place that fits your schedule.
A strong support system to help you stay on track
From enrollment to graduation, you will work with dedicated faculty
mentors who serve in many capacities for you—advisor, coach,
tutor, even cheerleader! Your faculty mentors will help you determine
what you already know and what you will need to learn to prepare
for the assessments required of your degree program.
Accreditation
Western Governors University is the only university to have received
simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions.
Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization
that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington,
University of Oregon, University of Utah, BYU, and other public
and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance
Education and Training Council (DETC)
Find out if WGU is right for you
WGU would like to provide you with personalized information consistent
with your educational interests. Please complete the "Request
for Information" form so that one of our Enrollment Counselors
can provide you with the appropriate material and answer your questions.
New students may enroll anytime and begin their program on the first
of any month. WGU only accepts inquiries and applications from individuals
living in the U.S., Guam, and from U.S. military personnel and their
spouses at overseas installations.
