About WGU

WGU is an accredited online university offering online bachelor's and master's degree programs.

- Respected online degrees. Earn a degree employers value.

- Flexible, online study. You learn when and where it fits your life.

- Affordable, lower tuition. WGU is a nonprofit online university.

News & Events

Major Milestone: 50,000 students and counting

September 25th - Inside Higher Education: “The Blown Opportunity”

September, 2014 - GI Jobs: ”Tailored To You"

September 23rd - WGU Named a Top Military Friendly School for the 5th Year

September 23rd - eSchool News: "What’s Behind ‘Bad’ Math Skills?"

What is Competency-Based Education?

At WGU, an online university, you earn your degree based on what you’ve learned, not how long you’ve spent in a classroom. We call it competency-based education, and it means you can move quickly through what you already know so you can focus on what you need to learn.

With competency-based education, your previous college and work experience means you could accelerate your program, saving time and money.