Western Governors University
Western Governors University is unlike any other university. You can earn your degree completely online, but you don’t have to listen to lectures or complete daily assignments. Instead, your education is completely tailored to you. A mentor will assist you in determining how you learn best, whether that is through online study groups, textbooks, or other resources. In short, Western Governors University ensures students really understand and can apply what they are learning.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are available in programs including Information Technology, Business, Healthcare Management, and Education. Western Governors makes it easy to earn your degree. You decide when and where you work on completing your degree.
Western Governors University was founded by governors of 19 western states. It is a non-profit university. Tuition at Western Governors University is half the cost of many other online universities.
The teaching approach at Western Governors is completely different from that at other universities. Instead of completing a set number of credit hours, you prove your knowledge and skills. This is done by taking assessments, which can be exams, projects, or assignments that prove your competence. You decide when you are ready to take an assessment.
You pay tuition per term, not per course or credit hour. Therefore, the more assessments you complete each term the faster you graduate and the less you pay in tuition.
Financial aid is available to Western Governors University students. Federal loans and grants and private loans are all financial aid options. The financial aid office can help you decide which option is right for you.
If you have transfer credits from another university, you may be able to use them toward your degree. Contact Western Governors to find out if your credits will transfer.
Career Services offers assistance for students to help search for jobs, write resumes, and prepare for interviews. Alumni can also use these services.
