Western Governors University

About Western Governors University

Western Governors University (WGU) is an online, competency-based higher education institution that has pioneered a new model of learning for the 21st century. The university is driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through innovative online degree programs that focus on student mastery of specific competencies rather than traditional credit hours. WGU has received recognition and praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders for its distinctive approach to distance learning. The university employs a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals committed to helping students graduate and build better futures for themselves and their families.