WGU - Western Governors University Reviews

Veterans, remember how DoD civilians treated you while you were in, curt, dismissive, and made you wait as long as possible just cause they can? You can continue that treatment post service with the veteran support department at WGU! They answer emails if you send a form but that’s about it. If you have a question you have to weed through the call operators to find someone who is actually familiar with the different VA education programs (still looking). My favorite is when you don’t get a response on the email, so you call, and they tell you to try emailing again because they don’t know. Full circle! :) At the very end of your semester you enroll in next semesters classes. From there you have to submit a form to the WGU veteran support department (be careful, WGU doesn’t tell you this until you ask) where they generate a simple form stating full-time or part-time status to turn into to the VA to get your BAH / stipend / VA entitlement. States they can take ‘up to’ 30 days (they always take the max) to give you this simple form. Then the VA takes a month to process, so the good news is you’ll always get paid starting two months after the semester begins. They’ve structured the department so you can be guaranteed to get your benefits late!

This was the ideal way for me to get my MBA. So flexible. I rarely had anything scheduled that I had to be online at a certain time, which would have been really difficult. I work full time and have a family, so the flexibility was the only way I was able to get it done! Every once in a while, I did miss the classroom interaction. That would have been helpful sometimes, but I didn't really have time for that, so it was worth the trade-off.

The classes were terrible, several grammar errors, to if you passed their class and exceed expectations it still says fails and they will not correct. The mentors and instructors do not help. I advised I will not attend the upcoming semester and they booted me immediately an caused issues with my VA funding as a disabled veteran and I had to pay the VA. After disputing with the college they said they said when I leave due to activity on their portal and then try to charge me for tuition the VA took back due to them booting me. Worst college ever, it’s a scam!

Great program. Highly recommend. They know what they are doing. Only recommendation is that some of the classes need to be updated/reevaluated.

I love the open format. If I were familiar with the material, I could essentially test out of the course and continue with my degree. In brick-and-mortar schools, I felt stagnant. I'd finish the weekly work and wait until the professor opened the next assignment. That wasn't a problem at WGU. My mentor was a great person who helped me throughout my journey. When I had questions, she found the answers. My professors were very responsive. The financial and student records offices were just an email away. I'm glad there was a class that forced me to write a resume. That did wonders for my professional confidence; however, I would've been happier if that class also focused on writing a CV, narrowing down graduate schools, and graduate school application essays and interviews.

The accessibility of the courses, as well as their design, allows for flexibility around work or other obligations and responsibilities.

Convenience, Affordability, On-Demand Instructor Access, and Course/Program Availability

Being able to make fulfill my dream of obtaining my BA is one of highlights of my adult life. WGU gave me the opportunity to do so, at my own pace and time. Their flexibility with course completion allowed me to still be a mom, and a wife. I'm grateful for the help and assistance I received during my program. I look forward to starting my Masters program in January to fulfill yet another goal and dream.

The program started ok. I am very independent and can complete work on my own. The school's setup is designed to save money and complete coursework efficiently. One issue with this institution is that it is very compartmentalized. There is no communication between the departments. This makes solving issues extremely difficult. As far as exams for the school, they are proctored, and you can take them at home. The proctors don't follow one standardndard. There is one proctor that I could barely pass their requirements, even when I was in an empty room. The other proctors, as long as I passed the checks, it went smoothly. When writing papers, the people checking them are not supposed to have access to your information. It is supposed to be completely non-biased. They aren't even supposed to know who wrote the papers. Yet have been flagged for not adhering to professional integrity. Why, because this paper isn't written in the same style as my last paper. I stated my concerns from the beginning that I could not take time out of work for student teaching. I was told "we will cross that bridge when we get to it", "take out a loan", and "don't worry about that right now. I kept asking, but I was already enrolled and making great progress through the classes. I have hit the clinical stage now and have been forced to change degrees. They state that there is no way to work at the school (which is very willing to work with me) while student teaching. The district actually moved me to a school and position to make sure I could work and do student teaching. Well, that is something that I cannot do with WGU. So I have changed to a non-licensure degree. This will add even more challenges for me. I can choose an alternative path to licensure; thankfully, that is an option. As long as I manage to get my Bachelor's degree. Having to change degrees, I am now required to take three additional classes. Simple classes, same content as what I have already done, with different names.

Studying online requires a substantial amount of discipline and motivation. However, the burden becomes much more manageable with the incredible support provided by the WGU team. I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and encouragement I have received from my mentor and instructor, which has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goal of completing my degree within my own schedule.

I struggled with my first mentor and felt like I was failing her every week. When I got my new mentor she helped me get to the finish line and encouraged me every step of the way. I couldn’t have done it without her.

The program fit my learning style and schedule perfectly!

The flexibility and cost is what drew me to WGU. The mentorship, competency-based credit, instructors, and student services is what sealed the deal. My experience with my mentor was phenomenal and she was definitely my rock and sounding board.

My experience with WGU’s online courses has been both flexible and empowering. The self-paced structure allowed me to balance my education with work and personal responsibilities, while still staying on track toward my goals. The course materials were clear, well-organized, and focused on real-world application, which made the learning experience practical and engaging. Support from mentors and course instructors was always available, providing guidance and encouragement throughout the journey. Overall, WGU’s online program gave me the freedom to learn on my own schedule while building strong professional and academic skills. I was promoted from Director of Housekeeping to Assistant Administrator to Director of Case Management all while doing my course.

WGU gave me the opportunity to earn the degree I started years ago in less time and without missing out on any of my kids games. When I decided I wanted to go back to college it scared me that I would have to change my schedule to fit the college schedule. WGU made it possible for me to complete my classes on my own time and schedule. All of my instructors were so great to respond when I needed help and even better at reaching out to me with helpful tips and tricks when I was stuck. I used WGU for my Bachelors and Masters degrees and both times I had wonderful mentors that helped keep me motivated and were always so helpful and encouraging. I would recommend WGU to anyone looking to go back to school.

From start to finish, my college commencement experience was nothing short of amazing. It began with the opening party, designed to bring together students who might have never crossed paths otherwise, and ended with a grand commencement that left a lasting mark on all of us. I truly felt special, seen, and celebrated. The support offered throughout both events was unmatched. There were people everywhere ready to guide us, helping us find our way, fixing caps, gowns, and stoles, and making sure every detail was in place. Everything was seamless and intentional. The Hall of Celebration at the end was such a thoughtful touch and it wrapped up the entire experience beautifully. I genuinely enjoyed myself at both events, and the speakers brought so much inspiration to the day. If I had to give one small note, it would be the food. It could’ve used a little more flavor. But honestly, that was such a minor detail compared to the overall experience. The WGU graduation was executed with excellence, professionalism, and heart. It was a 10+++ in every way, and I’ll always look back on it as an unforgettable moment in my journey.

I have been taking classes at WGU and I love the convenience of being able to complete classes on my own time. Also, testing is offered all through the night. I don't have to stress over taking time from my day job to complete my college degree.

I liked how everything was organized and planned.

WGU offers a flexible program, unstructured for you as the student to determine your education path and work flow for study and assignment completion. If you are motivated, dedicated, and a self-starter, this is a great university. If you need guided instruction, structure, and set due dates, this is not a good match for you. My program mentor was my greatest support and provided assistance for my education and professionally.

I'm writting this as i'm being sabotaged by mentors, teachers, Title x, Conduct department, and the radical, hate crimes, delusional insanity blocking access to testing, blocking my graduation with the full program complete other then last two assessment tests with no good faith and all the legal proof I've had to turn them into the TEA and the OCR, and Federal Aid to remove the debt they created with their hate crimes and mental disability descrimination, and they love to attack you for freedom of speech and speaking up for what is right- does that remind you of anyone? WGU also pays to market this account . WGU is not trustworthy; they are out of date and have had to pay government fines for criminal activity toward students. I would never suggest this school, as it is not self-paced; it is gate-kept by the mentors who sabotage your success. This is an extremely abusive environment. They have wasted over a year of my life, impacting my well-being, and sneak behind your back because they are not professional and wish harm to their students. You have been warned.