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This is version 3.0 of the WGU Style Guide, published on February 12, 2024. Please see the version history for information about past versions.

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  • For style and usage issues, consult The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition (Chicago).
  • For reference and citation issues, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Seventh Edition (APA 7). Note: Some sources may legally require a specific format that differs from APA 7. In these situations, the required format takes priority.
  • For spelling issues, consult Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (M-W.com), and use the first listed spelling unless otherwise noted in this guide.

 

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WGU STYLE GUIDE

WGU Department Names

WGU Department Names

WGU department names should be capitalized and written consistently. The following is a list of WGU departments and subdepartments.

  • Academic Engagement
  • Center of Applied Learning Science
  • WGU School of Business
    • Academic Operations—Business
    • Instructors—Business
    • Program Experience Management—Business
    • Program Mentoring—Business
  • Leavitt School of Health*
    • Academic Operations—Health
    • Clinical Experience
    • Instructors—Health
    • Program Experience Management—Health
    • Program Mentoring—Health
  • WGU School of Technology
    • College of Information Technology
      • Academic Operations—IT
      • Instructors—IT
      • Program Experience Management—IT
      • Program Mentoring—IT
  • Education Technology (Ed Tech)
    • Business Systems
    • Communications Portal
    • Infrastructure & Networking
    • Learning Platform
    • Product Management
    • Quality Assurance
    • Scrum Masters
    • Security
    • Service Delivery
    • Site Support
    • Software Engineering
    • Tech Modernization
    • UX Design
    • WGU Service Desk
  • Finance
    • Accounting
    • Facilities Management
    • Financial Aid
    • Financial Planning & Analysis
    • Financial Services
    • Institutional Research
    • Legal
  • Marketing
    • Alumni Relations
    • Lead Generation
    • Scholarships
    • Strategic Partnerships
  • People & Talent
    • Benefits
    • Business Partners
    • Compensation & Rewards
    • Learning & Talent
    • Talent Acquisition
  • Policy & Public Affairs
    • External Affairs
    • Public Policy
    • Public Relations
  • Program Development
    • Learning Analytics & Quality
    • Nursing
    • Platform & Learning Technology
    • Program Architecture
    • Program Development PMO
    • Program Development—Business
    • Program Development—General Ed
    • Program Development—Health
    • Program Development—IT
    • Program Development—Teachers
    • Standards & Practices
    • Strategic Portfolio Management
    • Technology & Quality Assurance
  • Student Success
    • Instructors—General Ed
    • Enrollment Services
    • Evaluation Services—Business
    • Evaluation Services—Health
    • Evaluation Services—IT
    • Evaluation Services—Teachers
    • Learning & Quality
    • Office of the Registrar
    • Operational Services
    • Program Experience Management—General Ed
    • Student Academic Services
    • Student Experience
    • Student Rights & Responsibilities
    • Student Support Services
  • WGU School of Education
    • College of General Education
    • Teachers College
      • Academic Operations—Teachers
      • Instructors—Teachers
      • Field Experience
      • Program Experience Management—Teachers
      • Program Mentoring—Teachers
  • University Development
  • WGU Academy
  • WGU Advancement

*See the "General Style and Usage" page for the full name and usage guidelines.

  

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