Two things stand out, besides the very reasonable cost, and they are: competency-based learning and the overwhelmingly positive reviews this school receives from its students and graduates," University Research & Review writes in awarding WGU its exclusive Best Value School recognition.

Yes! WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), the highest form of accreditation.

WGU was born at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association as a solution to a growing need for a college-educated workforce - a need that was not being fully met by traditional higher education.

Millcreek, Utah Western Governors University (WGU) is a private, non-profit, online university based in Millcreek, Utah.

Ranked among the top 1 per cent of universities in the world, we are an academic institution recognized for leadership in education, research and healthcare.

Whatever your education goals are, GSU can help you get there. In every college we have stellar programs and star professors, all focused on delivering academic excellence in a small-class setting.

Applicants with a GPA lower than a 2.5 but a 2.0 or above may seek admission by submitting passing scores from the WGU program required basic skills test (e.g. Praxis CORE). An Enrollment Counselor can help you best determine whether you have the sufficient background for entry into your program of choice.

WGU Earns Top Ratings 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.

As one of Canada's largest research-intensive universities, Western University boasts researchers, teachers and graduate students who are leaders in their fields and conduct innovative research in some of the world's most exciting and emerging areas.

Combining more than 1,350 faculty members and more than 30,000 students, the university has established itself as a globally recognized destination for academic excellence and leadership development achieved through learning and research.

As the most student-centric university in the world, WGU goes beyond convention to identify, develop, and implement programs, systems, and technologies that pave the path to opportunity for all. WGU is a university built for students.

GSU is an expert at guiding freshman and transfer students to discover the right degree program to excite their interests. The university's extensive list of graduate programs prepares students in a variety of fields for the next level of academic achievement.