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Western Governors University

Western Governors University

 

Online Programs

About

Western Governors University is truly a university for the 21st Century. While there are many other schools now involved in online education, WGU continues to distinguish itself in numerous ways.

WGU was created specifically to help adult learners fit college into their already busy lives. The adult learner has always been WGU's focus, unlike many other universities that focus on young college students.

Age Qualifications:
24+

Education Qualifications:
Requires all students to provide proof of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency upon acceptance Bachelor-level programs. Bachelor degree required for Masters-level programs

Work Experience Qualifications:
5+ years

Geographical Qualifications:
Student must be a United States resident to be considered for enrollment.

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Online Program Offerings: Campus Offerings:
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate
Campuses
  • None : All programs are taught Online.
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, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).