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| Admission requirements |
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WGU offers only competency-based programs and opens its admissions to as many students as
possible. Currently, most WGU programs do not require a minimum GPA (grade point average) or
a specific score on either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT. However, programs
leading to teacher licensure have special requirements. The admission process is designed to
help you learn about the nature of study at WGU and to help both you and the university reach
an informed decision about your enrollment. If you have additional questions, speak to your
Enrollment Counselor.
Undergraduate admission requirements
Graduate programs admission requirements
Special Teachers College admission requirements
Special Nursing admissions requirements
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WGU is a private, non-profit university and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, military or veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or other law.
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Online Application
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Applicants to all degree programs must complete the WGU online Application Form.
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WGU Readiness Assessment
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All incoming WGU students are expected to take the WGU Readiness Assessment. (Those
entering a teacher licensure program will need to meet different requirements.) This
40-question, online test helps determine your readiness for collegiate level study in an
online environment that relies heavily upon writing ability. Your Enrollment Counselor will enroll you to take the test once you have applied for admission. Results are typically available the next day and relayed to you via email.
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Becoming a WGU Student
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Becoming a WGU Student is a step-by-step guide to applying, getting accepted, and beginning your program. It's a good checklist for what to do and expect during the admission process.
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Questions about Admissions?
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Speak to an Enrollment Counselor at 866-225-5948 ext. 3107 (toll free) or inquire online.
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| Admission Requirements For... |
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Undergraduate degree programs
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- Have earned a high school diploma or provide equivalent.
- Satisfactorily pass the WGU Readiness Assessment. This is a short online assessment taken after you apply that is
used to evaluate collegiate academic readiness.
- Complete an intake interview with a WGU enrollment counselor.
- Submit official transcripts of all academic work completed within the past five years.
These must be received at WGU on the 25th of the month prior to the start date of your program. See the FAQs of transcript evaluation for additional information.
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Graduate degree programs
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- Satisfactorily pass the WGU Readiness Assessment. This is a short online assessment taken after you apply that is used to evaluate collegiate academic readiness.
- Complete an intake interview with a WGU enrollment counselor.
- Submit official transcripts for all prior college academic work completed.
- Submit an official transcript verifying receipt of your bachelor's degree from a recognized
accredited institution. This must be received at WGU on the 25th of the month prior to the start date of your program.
See the FAQs of transcript evaluation for additional information.
- Candidates for an MBA program must also submit a resume demonstrating at least three
years of significant experience in business, industry, or a non-profit organization.
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Special Teachers College Requirements
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Those seeking initial teacher licensure in a bachelor's, post-baccalaureate, or master's
program must also pass a state-specific basic skills test for the state in which the
student lives as a pre-requisite to Demonstration (student) Teaching. (Registering and paying
for the test is the student's responsibility.) This requirement can be met either prior to
admission or before beginning the Foundations of Teaching subject area once you are in your
WGU program.
- States where the WGU student must take a state-specific basic skills test are California, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. (The passing score is identified for each state according to the state's regulations.)
- States where the WGU student can take either the state-specific test or the Praxis I test are Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington. (Washington students also have the option of taking California's CBEST test.)
- In all other states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and international students,
WGU students must take the Praxis I. The passing Praxis I scores are 178 on the reading and mathematics sections and 176 on the writing section.
If you are admitted to a Teachers College program that will involve student teaching, you must
also do the following before you enter a classroom:
- submit to a criminal
background check before you are allowed to enter the Demonstration Teaching domain that
requires you to teach in an actual classroom.
- take an online teaching aptitude test (the Haberman Star Teaching Online Pre-screener).
Teacher candidates scoring in the lowest quartile will be directed to non-certification programs
leading to a bachelor's or master's degree without licensure.
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Teachers College programs
that lead to an endorsement
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If you enroll in a program that also includes a special endorsement (such as the M.A. in Mathematics Education, with Mathematics Endorsement 5-12) AND you plan to eventually apply for the endorsement, you will need to submit a copy of your currently valid teaching license. Your mentor will instruct you when and how to submit this during your program. You do not need to submit a copy of your license if you are not seeking the endorsement.
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Special Nursing Admissions Requirements
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For those seeking the B.S. in Nursing:
- Candidates must possess an associate's degree or diploma in nursing.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license.
- Should be working in a position that requires use of nursing knowledge and expertise at time of application and enrollment.
For those seeking the M.S. in Nursing (Education or Leadership/Management):
- Candidates must possess a bachelor of science in nursing degree (BSN).
- Must possess a current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license.
- Must be actively working as an RN at the time of application and enrollment.
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Sending in Transcripts
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Required transcripts should be mailed or e-mailed directly from the sending institution to:
Admissions Office
Western Governors University
4001 South 700 East, Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533
admissions@wgu.edu
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"I never felt alone…"
"Far from feeling alone, I was guided at each point in the process by my mentor. I never felt alone. In fact, as I compare my educational experience at WGU with the other schools I attended, I had never experienced such support."
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| —Kathryn Schlendorf, WGU graduate |
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"More relevant…"
"I learned things that are more relevant and I learned in a manner that makes it much more transferrable to the workplace. In my undergraduate work, my professors would say, 'you'll probably only use about 35% of this in your field.' But with WGU, I'm already using 85% of it right now!"
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| —Matt Stowell, WGU graduate |
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"Quality is excellent…"
"We are very pleased to have WGU take on the challenge of teacher preparation and development. We have many people who need degrees but cannot attend traditional classes. Furthermore, the quality of the programs is excellent."
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