WGU has rolling semesters, so you can start your semester at the beginning of any month. Rolling semesters – At an online school, your classes are online, so why should you have to wait for a certain “session” to start? At WGU, you don’t have to wait.The only deadline you are bound by is having all of your registered classes completed by the end of your semester. You are not required to have a certain assignment turned in on a day you working or unavailable or be required to be online on a specific date and time for a class group activity. No deadlines – Since your classes are competency based, you work on them at your own pace.The faster you complete your classes, the faster you will complete your degree. Remember, you pay by the semester and not by class. Once 12 credit units are complete, you have to option to either wait until your next semester starts or you can “fast track” and add new classes to your existing semester. Each 6 month semester, or term, will cost between $3035-$4395 depending on major and you will be required to complete at least 12 credit units per semester. Less time, less money – Since WGU’s classes are competency based, you pay by semester (6 months) and not per class.So far, I have completed 5 classes in less than 2 months. (3 classes) Instead of wasting 5 months of semester time, I have been adding additional classes and completing them one by one. After my first month at WGU, I had already finished 12 credit units. Your degree progress is entirely up to you. Once you pass your exam, your class is complete! It is possible to complete a class in a few days or a few weeks. Instead of completing classes based upon seat-time in the classroom, you earn your degree by demonstrating your skills and knowledge (competence) in specific subject areas through either performance or objective based exams. Competency based – This is probably one of the best advantages to WGU.I did not want to waste my time pursuing a degree that I would have problems transferring to a master’s program. After spending many months researching higher learning institutions, I found many colleges that were “nationally accredited.” I found that degrees and credits from nationally accredited schools did not transfer to most regionally accredited schools. Being regionally accredited should show that WGU is NOT a degree mill. Regionally accredited – WGU is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.Log on to your courses, any time, from the convenience of your own pajamas. 100% online – No time wasted traveling or sitting in class.These advantages are critical benefits to a working adult and exactly what I needed. There are quite a few awesome benefits that WGU offers to their students. I am currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management program. WGU comprises four colleges, each offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs: the College of Business, the College of Information Technology, the Teachers College, and the College of Health Professions, which includes degrees in nursing. As far as I can tell, the only difference you will notice between a state-established WGU, like WGU Texas, and the non-state specific of WGU will be the wording on your diploma. Since I live in Texas, I was assigned to WGU Texas. Bush, was one of the founding governors of the university. Governor Rick Perry of Texas founded WGU Texas in August 2011 with Executive Order RP 75. In addition to being founded by governors, several states have created state-established and affiliated schools. Its accreditation is through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Robert Mendenhall is the current university president. The university uses a competency-based learning model, with students working online. governors in 1997 after the idea was formulated at a 1995 meeting of the Western Governors Association. Western Governors University (WGU) is a private, nonprofit, online American university based in Salt Lake City, Utah. After much Internet research, I found and chose Western Governors University, WGU. First, I wanted to continue my education by finishing my bachelor’s degree, and second, I needed to attend a university that offered the ultimate in flexibility for a working adult like me. After attending 7 different colleges around the world and switching degree majors many times, there were two things I was certain of. In November 2015, I completed my AAS degree in Technical Studies from Excelsior College.
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