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College Profile for : Western Governors University

Western Governors University (WGU) is a non-profit, online university. As an online school, WGU has no campus. Instructors are called mentors and live in over thirty states. The administrative offices are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In June of 2008, WGU hit a milestone with current enrollment passing 10,000 students. WGU grants degrees in education, business, information technology, and healthcare professions based on competency. WGU's programs are not based upon required courses, but instead on a student's ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge through various assessments, including exams and assignments. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.wgu.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

The primary mission of Western Governors University is to improve quality and expand access to postsecondary educational opportuni-ties by providing a means for individuals to learn, independent of time or place, and to earn competency-based degrees and other credentials that are credible to both academic institutions and employers.

General Information

Other Names	WGU, Western Governors
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	5,000 - 9,999
Campus Setting	Suburb: Large
Calendar System	Other academic year
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

No	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

No	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
No	Employment services for students	No	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	No	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
Yes	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers