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of You
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Designed With You In Mind
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Unlock Your Potential andÌýStart with Confidence
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At ºÚÁÏÍø, you're in the driver's seat of your education. Whether you're building on previous academic experience with our flexible transfer policies or just starting out, we tailor your path to meet your needs. No previous college experience? No problem. Begin with a single introductory course designed to seamlessly bridge you into your degree program. Welcome to the University of You.
THE ºÚÁÏÍø IMPACT
Online Education
Built for Life
We're an online university dedicated to making higher education accessible for as many people as possible. Everything we do at Western Governors University is aimed at increasing accessibility and opportunity for each student, regardless of their background, motivations, or life situation. That focus helps produce success for our over 300,000 graduates. Our curriculum focused on today's workforce needs is why ºÚÁÏÍø grads have a 98% employer satisfaction rate*,Ìýand why our students see an average salary increase of $22,200 just two years after graduating.*Ìý
Affordable Education
Personalized Learning
Expanded Access
Workforce Skills
Ready to Start Your ºÚÁÏÍø Journey?
What Our Alumni Are Saying
People love their ºÚÁÏÍø experience. See why it means so much to them and what makes us different.
"I am able to affect [students] in a positive way because of the classes that I was taking."
—ÌýZhane Dill
Teacher and Founder, Anointed in Motion
"The beauty of ºÚÁÏÍø is that it is your degree on your terms. Mentors and instructors are there to provide support and ensure we stay on track, but this is your degree plan and make sure you make it work for you."Ìý
—ÌýJuan Longoria
Director & MLN Co-Chair, T-Mobile
"Obtaining degrees from ºÚÁÏÍø means confidence in the school and myself that I can achieve anything. My journey with ºÚÁÏÍø has made it possible for me to be more disciplined with my time."
—ÌýJane Chung,ÌýManaging Director of Deloitte & Touche, LLP
"I am grateful that ºÚÁÏÍø gave me the ability to reach my goals while working full time and being an active mom. It means a great deal that the work I am so passionate about resonates with others."
— Ashlei Ashmore
Director of Operations, OSUCOM-CNl
"In addition to the knowledge, you’ll gain and the opportunities for career advancement you’ll enjoy, you will find yourself generally better prepared to tackle anything life throws at you. The confidence you build by working through your course materials, refining your work products, and gaining the self-knowledge that you can, step by step, achieve a major educational milestone will prove invaluable in anything you choose to do."
— Rob Berg
Principal and Director, Perr&Knight
ºÚÁÏÍø Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
Innovation in Every Step
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President Scott Pulsipher is focused on utilizing innovation to help ºÚÁÏÍø provide an individualized approach that produces resilient grads who are ready to meet the needs of today's workforce.
ºÚÁÏÍø is Military Friendly
ºÚÁÏÍø has received the Military Friendly School designation for the 13th consecutive year. For 2023-2024 we have also been ranked as the #1 online school by Military Friendly. Learn more about how we serve those who serve our country
ºÚÁÏÍø Distinguished Graduate Award
Each year, ºÚÁÏÍø alumni are recognized with this prestigious award. Learn more about our 2024 award recipients.
ºÚÁÏÍø Announces 2025 Commencement Plans
ºÚÁÏÍø will be holding a number of in-person and virtual ceremonies in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions at ºÚÁÏÍø
- Tuition and Financial Aid
- Learning at ºÚÁÏÍø
- Online Learning at ºÚÁÏÍø
- Admissions & Enrollment
- Military
ºÚÁÏÍø is approved to offerÌýfederal student aid. You will need to apply using the FAFSA, which is used to determine your eligibility for aid. ºÚÁÏÍø’s FAFSA school code is 033394.
Scholarships are available for new ºÚÁÏÍø students and returning graduates.ÌýÌýabout scholarship opportunities and how they can help you pay for school. Get information on:
- How to apply
- Eligibility requirements
- Examples of scholarships
- What happens after you apply
- FAQs
- Other financial aid options
ºÚÁÏÍø's tuition is a flat rate that is charged every six months. You can take as many courses as you are able in that six-month term—with no extra cost. You simply pay for the term and do as much work as you can or want to during that time. This means that finishing faster helps you save money—a major benefit you won't find at most other schools.Ìý
You will be expected to maintain regular communication with your Program Mentor while enrolled at ºÚÁÏÍø.Ìý
During a student's first term, the Program Mentor and student meet once each week by phone for a substantive discussion about engaging learning resources and assessments until the student achieves on-time progress (OTP).
After the first term, for students who meet and maintain on-time progress (OTP), the Program Mentor and student meet at least once every two weeks by phone for a substantive discussion about engaging learning resources and assessments.
For students on financial aid warning, probation, or termination, the Program Mentor and student meet at least once each week by phone for a substantive discussion about engaging learning resources and assessments until the student achieves OTP.
ºÚÁÏÍø offers flexible pacing, meaning you can move through courses at aÌýpace that meets your learning style and knowledge level. Students can go as fast as they can but not as slowly. Students are required to complete a minimum number of competency units per term to meet on-time progress. However, if you choose to study at 3 am daily, that we can accommodate.Ìý
Your personal progress will be determined by the extent of your transfer units, your time commitment, and your determination to proceed at a faster rate. Traditionally, without an associate’s degree or equivalent, it will take 2 to 2.5 years. Master's degree programs are designed to be completed within 2 years. However, we work on aÌýcompetency-based model,Ìýwhich gives you credit for passing assessments and proving you can perform a task or understand a course of study proficiently.Ìý
Yes! If you are able to complete the minimum requirement before your term is over, you can add more courses, with noÌýtuition increase.