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

March 18th - WGU featured in The Atlantic article: "Imagine No College Debt (It Isn't Hard to Do)"

February 11th - WGU makes Fast Company List of Most Innovative Companies 2013

February 8th - WGU to Celebrate More than 4,100 Graduates at Winter Commencement

January 28th - Governor Haslam Announces Plans to Create WGU Tennessee

What is Competency-Based Education?

At WGU, you earn your degree based on what you’ve learned, not how long you’ve sat in a classroom. We call it competency-based education, and it means you spend your time focused on what you need to learn, not rehashing things you already know.

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