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Why Western Governors University?

Western Governors University (WGU) is a private, nonprofit online university based in the United States. It was founded in 1997 by a group of U.S. governors, with the aim of providing accessible and affordable higher education opportunities for working adults.

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Students, graduates, and those considering returning to school have a lot to say about WGU. See why they say it's an excellent choice for online higher education. With hundreds of independent reviews, Western Governors University has a rating of “excellent" on TrustPilot.

Competency-Based Education

WGU utilizes a competency-based learning model, where students progress through their programs by demonstrating their competence in various subject areas rather than by accumulating credit hours. This allows students to move at their own pace and often accelerate their progress if they have prior knowledge or experience.

Online Learning

All of WGU's programs are delivered entirely online, making it accessible to students across the United States and beyond. This format allows for flexibility in scheduling and enables students to balance their studies with work and other commitments.

Changing Lives for the Better by Creating Pathways to Opportunity

Who we are as a university today is directly influenced by where we have come from. Our drive has always been to help more students get the access to education that they deserve. From our past to our present and to our future, enhancing education for all has been, and will continue to be, our purpose.
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Our mission and focus all come back to expanding access to education. It's the driving force behind why we do everything the way we do here at WGU. Understanding our mission helps make clear why we have certain initiatives, programs, and partnerships in place. All of it is geared toward expanding our mission of higher education for all.

Our unique approach to learning is called competency-based education, and it's proven to help students accelerate their degrees and get into the workforce. We measure impact in individuals, and competency-based education allows us to do that. We're working to expand competency-based education practices so even more students can benefit.
Our programs are backed by years of delivering high-quality online educations. Plus, our Catholic values mean that our academics are based in a liberal arts foundation and designed to educate the whole person.

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