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Regionally and Nationally Accredited
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Western Governors University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges
and Universities, one of the major accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Northwest Commission is also
responsible for the accreditation of other major institutions such as the University of
Washington, University of Oregon, Gonzaga University, University of Utah, University of
Idaho, and BYU, to name just a few. Although regional accreditation is considered the highest
form of accreditation, WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training
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A Unique Story in the Annals of Higher Education Accreditation
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WGU has the distinction of being the only university to receive regional accreditation from
four regional accrediting commissions. In part because of its founding by the governors of
19 western states, which encompass a wide geographic region, WGU was simultaneously reviewed
by a special committee — the Inter-Regional Accrediting Committee — comprised of
representatives from four regional accrediting commissions. In February 2003, the committee
awarded WGU accreditation in all four regions, an extraordinary recognition that had never
before nor since occurred. The Northwest Commission is now considered WGU's "home" accrediting
body because the university's headquarters are located in Utah, which falls under the review
of the Northwest Commission. WGU still continues to be an institution with a broad focus and a
mission to expand access to higher education. For instance, WGU now serves students in all
50 states and several foreign countries and employs faculty mentors in over 30 states.
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