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California Community College Graduates Make Great WGU Students

WGU is proud to offer special benefits for students and staff of California community colleges. WGU offers a competency-based education model for bachelor’s and master’s degree seekers who require a flexible program that will launch, revamp or accelerate their careers.

WGU has partnered with the California community colleges since 2017 to provide a cost-effective transfer pathway for students into over 70 competency-based education degree programs.

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Black College Expo (Los Angeles) –
February 10th

Black College Expo (Oakland) –
February 17th

COADN – South Conference –
March 20-22

Phi Theta Kappa NV/CA Conference –
March 22-24

……and many more!!

Scholarship Opportunities

WGU awarded nearly $20 million in 2022 which helps remove obstacles from your path to achieving your education and career goals.

WGU offers exclusive scholarships to community college students and graduates such as the $2,500 WGU Community College Partner Scholarship, and the $10,000 Opportunity Grant.

Transferring Your Community College Degree or Credits to WGU is Simple

When transferring from a California community college, you can expect your credits to transfer generously.  If you have completed an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), an AA-T or an AS-T, you are guaranteed admission to WGU. Other degrees such as the Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or the Associate in Applied Science will be evaluated on a course by course basis unless otherwise notated on the relevant transfer pathway for your intended major at WGU.  If you have not completed a degree at a community college, IGETC and CSU approved courses will be accepted for transfer credit based on the WGU degree programs.  See the transfer pathways below and if you have questions, please speak with your college counselor or a WGU enrollment counselor*.

*Enrollment counselor cannot provide a "transfer assessment."

Find Your Transfer Pathway Program

1. Click the button below to navigate to the WGU Partners site.
2. Find your state.
3. Select your community college from the list to be taken to the transfer pathways site for your school.

Transfer Students Can Earn up to $1,000 Towards WGU Education on RaiseMe

WGU partnered with RaiseMe to offer micro-scholarships that recognize your achievements as you prepare to transfer, earning you money for college before you even apply.

WGU and CCC: Partnering for Your Success

Western Governors University (WGU) has partnered with California Community College (CCC) since 2017. CCC students, faculty and staff of member colleges can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU. 

Ready to transfer?

WGU has transfer pathways for your Cybersecurity associate degree or certificate credits.  In addition, all courses that meet the IGETC, CSU, and ACE requirements will be considered for transfer.  All courses transfer and are aligned with College of IT degree requirements. General community college transfer pathways are described in more detail here (hyperlink to www.wgu.edu/ccc) 

Cybersecurity Certificate Graduates

Courses are articulated into WGU's Information Technology degree programs.

Associate Degree Graduates

Associate degree holders receive transfer credits for all general education courses to WGU and other courses that meet the degree requirements.

Bachelor's Degree Graduates

Bachelor's degree holders generally meet all lower-division requirements. WGU’s master’s degree programs do not require the GRE or GMAT entrance exams.

Available WGU Degree Programs

California community college graduates can choose to transfer their credits to any of the following WGU Information Technology bachelor's degree programs: 

  • B.S. Cloud Computing
  • B.S. Computer Science
  • B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
  • B.S. Data Analytics
  • B.S. Information Technology
  • B.S. Network Engineering and Security
  • B.S. Software Engineering 

Industry Recognition

WGU received CAE designation in 2022 to offer cybersecurity degree programs that meet guidelines established by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).   As you progress through WGU courses, you will receive two vouchers to complete the relevant certification exams for your degree program.  For the cybersecurity program, you will graduate with 15 industry certifications.

WGU is Affordable

Students have the advantage of paying a flat rate for a 6-month term and using the competency-based education format, you can accelerate faster through classes.  In addition, CCC graduates will receive a 5% discount on WGU tuition for up to four terms who transfer to WGU with an ADT degree. 

California community college faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:

  • Cybersecurity 
  • California Community College Partners Scholarship
  • Cybersecurity Scholarship
  • California EOPS Scholarship
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, and many others. 

Scholarships are one of the many ways in which WGU removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education goals and improving your career opportunities.

WGU Student Support Services

WGU offers a myriad of support services for students:

Cybersecurity Group, Women in Cybersecurity, Accessibility Services, Writing and Math tutoring, weekly meetings with your program mentor and course instructors.

WGU and CCC: Partnering for Your Success

Western Governors University (WGU) has partnered with California Community College (CCC) since 2017. CCC students, faculty and staff of member colleges can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU. 

Ready to transfer?

WGU has transfer pathways for your RN degree.  Eligible RN students can transfer to WGU’s BSN and MSN programs.  In addition, all courses that meet the IGETC, CSU, and ACE requirements will be considered for transfer.  General community college transfer pathways are described in more detail here.

RN to BSN or MSN

Community college graduates who receive their ADN degree and receive their RN license are eligible to apply to WGU’s BSN or MSN programs. The MSN degree tracks are Education, Informatics and Leadership and Management.  

BSN to MSN

Bachelor's degree holders generally meet all lower-division requirements. WGU’s master’s degree programs do not require the GRE or GMAT entrance exams.  Students with a BSN degree can enroll into WGU’s master’s degree programs in Education, Informatics and Leadership and Management.

Other available WGU degree programs

California community college graduates can choose to transfer their credits to any of the following WGU Information Technology bachelor's degree programs: 

  • B.S. Healthcare Management
  • B.S. Health Information Management 
  • B.S. Health and Human Services
  • MBA Healthcare Management 
  • M.S. Healthcare Administration

Industry Recognition

WGU received CAE designation.

WGU is Affordable

WGU’s tuition is about $10,000 a year for most degree programs. Students have the advantage of paying a flat rate for a 6-month term and using the competency-based education format, you can accelerate faster through classes.  

California community college faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:

  • California Community College Partners Scholarship
  • California EOPS Scholarship
  • WGU Loves Nurses
  • Beyond the Bedside
  • Linda Knoedell
  • Margaret McClure
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, and many others. 

Scholarships are one of the many ways in which WGU removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education goals and improving your career opportunities.

Western Governors University is proud to offer a Community Partners Scholarship specifically for students participating in the EOPS+ programs at California Community Colleges. EOPS+ programs include EOPS, CalWorks, CARE, NEXT UP, Guardian Scholars, Rising Scholars, and DSPS.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a California community college student.
  • Be transferring to WGU within 48 months of completing an AS/AA/ADT/RN degree from their community college.
  • Be a student participating in an EOPS+ program.
  • Submit your eligibility letter to Dr. Kimberly Ellis at Kimberly.Ellis@wgu.edu for the unique code to use in the scholarship portal.

Earn Your Degree for About Half of the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

 

WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

  • Low, flat-rate tuition.
  • Graduate faster and with less debt.
  • Financial aid and scholarships available.
  • Online education with supportive faculty.
  • VA and military benefits accepted.
  • Great return on investment.
  • All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 48% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2022. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

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