Western Governors University

About Western Governors University

Western Governors University is a private, nonprofit, online university founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors. It offers accredited competency-based bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, IT, education, and healthcare. The university focuses on flexible, affordable education for working adults, using a model that allows students to progress by demonstrating mastery rather than accruing credit hours. WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and serves over 150,000 students nationwide.