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I really enjoyed my time at WGU, especially compared to my first college experience going to an in-person traditional brick and mortar college. The thing I liked most is that WGU's model is competency-based and self-paced, allowing you to complete the program in however long you can while fitting to your personal circumstances. Plus, the tuition is fixed and very fairly priced, compared to most colleges. Because of WGU's model, I was able to finish my degree in 2 and half months (minus the GEs which... Read More I transferred in). As for the cons, I will say that the online proctor exam can be a bit stressful at times because the proctor might falsely accuse you of something, or they may be some technical difficulties depending on the camera you're using. Some may also just prefer in-person learning. If you're not at all comfortable with or willing to adapt to a remote environment, then this is probably not the place for you. But in terms of cost effectiveness and use of my time, WGU is probably the best choice I had.

WGU was an excellent choice for my Bachelor's and Master's of Accounting. The online program gave me the opportunity to work while I attended college. I was able to study on the weekend's and in the evenings. The Professor's were very helpful in one on one sessions, if you needed extra help in an area. The testing was proctored and timed, which was fine. I was able to get a job as an Accountant upon graduation, and now I am eligible to sit for the CPA exam. I highly recommend WGU for its flexibility... Read More and the affordable tuition.

I can't say enough about WGU and what it has afforded me! I had two program mentors for two different degree programs(switched) and they were supportive and helpful. I ran into financial hardship and WGU expedited a hardship grant to me within a week. I am forever grateful for this school. You get out what you put in. The course work is self-guided and it filled with a ton of useful material. There are a ton of student communities that have instructors and students looking to help each other. You... Read More can go at your own pace which was beneficial for me. Overall, if YOU UTILIZE ALL they have to offer you won't be disappointed in the outcome of your education.

WGU was a wonderful college for a busy schedule like mine. I was newly married and working full time when I decided to apply for WGU. They accepted me very quickly and began the process with ease. It is a "go at your own pace" school, so I was able to go through the courses at the pace that worked for my schedule. I ended up graduating early with my Bachelor's in Education. The mentors that work there are incredibly helpful and would respond in a very timely manor. I highly recommend WGU for all... Read More students, but especially non-traditional ones.

WGU was a great place to undertake my Masters in Accounting. Studying online allowed me to be flexible in when and where I studied and sat exams, while being able to submit coursework when I felt ready.
WGU provides you with an Academic Advisor for the duration of your studies. This is great because it means that you always have someone available to talk to or message if you are having problems or need help with navigating the course.
Each module has a dedicated course leader(s) who provide a mixture... Read More of live lectures, recorded lectures, and studying materials depending on the course. When I was having trouble with understanding how to perform specific types of calculations, they were available to talk through the issues with me, all the while making sure that I was the one who reached the answer instead of them simply stating the answer.
If you are looking to do an online degree, I would recommend WGU as a safe and friendly place to attend!

I would say I learned a bit but ultimately my income and job options didn't improve at all but that may be in part due to the economy. It did in the end impact me getting the job I have now but me having a previous government job in the past affected it more. The school was decent. I found most instructors good and interactive. The academics were challenging enough without being too much. It was very flexible but I wish they helped more with jobs afterward or had a better job placement guarantee... Read More like other universities. In a way I feel like this was a waste but that's the job market for you. No one has come out clean.

Western Governors University was exactly what they promised it would be. An accelerated path to getting a degree. I finished three degrees in about three years (two bachelors and one masters). This rapid pace made it feel like a diploma mill, but the way it works is every class is 'competency based'. A great idea in theory; maybe not so great in execution. A class could be completed upon success of the final exam or paper or project. The concept is that if you already know the material, why waste... Read More your time sitting in lectures and doing homework? Where this can fall apart a bit is if you are a good test taker or paper writer and can pass the class without really knowing or applying the material. A lot of classes are best learning by doing, not just writing papers. This college was the first chance I had to actually graduate without getting into debt, which I appreciate, but passing a class in as little as two days, didn't help me to learn the material very thoroughly either. Obviously, you get out of it, what you put into it. Had I applied myself more, I would have had a better education. This isn't Western Governors University's fault. But, that being said, I do wish they would have a lot more variety on class assignments to actually ensure learning was happening.