These resources are made available to students directly or through WGU’s affiliations
with third-party education providers. These learning resources are detailed in your
Academic Action Plan (AAP). You
will work with your mentor
to select the learning resources that best meet your needs in your development of
competencies.
The majority of learning resources are included in the cost of
tuition, with the primary exception of textbooks which you are responsible
for purchasing.
For most assessments, you
will be provided a course of study that outlines the textbooks you will need to
purchase to develop the required competencies. Textbooks are not included as part
of tuition, so you will be responsible for purchasing what is required.
WGU operates a bookstore through EdMap that contains
all of the required texts found on the courses of study. Books are competitively
priced and, in some cases, can be purchased in an "eText" version for
half the cost.
Enrolled Learning Resources
Some learning resources require you to enroll.
Your mentor will refer you for these learning resources at your request.
WGU will share whatever contact information is essential for you to adequately participate
in and complete the requirements of these resources.
Course Compass – This online resource is commonly used for undergraduate language
assessments as well as math, economics, and accounting labs.
Skillsoft Library – Used by students in the Colleges of Business and Information
Technology, this high-quality learning resource utilizes hundreds of modules to
help you better understand the competencies you are developing.
Skillsoft enables you to create a plan for covering the materials
you need on a schedule that works for you.
Online Classes – WGU also offers access (as part of your tuition)
to online classes in specific subject areas that are led by a certified instructor.
Learning (Online Student) Communities.
If you enroll in a learning resource course, you will be required to adhere to the
academic calendars and deadlines of those courses, independent of the required completion
dates established in your Academic Action Plan (AAP).
Note: These are all included in your tuition.
Library Services
WGU provides library services that give you the ability to search for academic materials
in your areas of study with access to full-text articles, study materials on e-reserves,
and books available through the interlibrary loan service.
