Western Governors University

No help from "teachers". Yelled at for asking for it. The few others that saw these things happened, intervened to help me.

I was the Victim of a Hate Crime at Public School site where I was interning; called racial names and mocked all day by students... the teacher jumped in thinking it was funny, until I finally left, after several periods of this.

WGU and the School District tried to cover it up. WGU Suspended my degree plan, trying to shift blame to me, after ignoring me for several days, from... Read More the same day it happened and the day I reported all of this.

Title IX was finally involved. WGU tried to block it. Months later, Title IX did an investigation. The School District who tried to dodge was pulled back out, forced to apologize by letter and punish the teachers.

WGU closed the Title IX Investigation behind my back without notice.

I was dropped after 2 years of suspension and coercion into taking the plan through 'Restorative Work'.

I was also verbally abused by staff during this time, some I refused to work further with.

There are better options... at the time I and my coworkers at the Public Schools attended this place, there weren't, years ago.

Do research, find better online schools with Teaching Programs... they exist.

You have been severely warned. These people devote a ton of time and resources to keeping a clean image and have tried to remove my reviews that are valid and proven several times. Yet will not work with me, and caused me irreparable damage and sacring for life.

Online searched reveal "communications gaps" between staff and students. These are planned and implemented. You will be alone here almost entirely and you will not be sent letters if anything happens... you have to request them and half the time be ignored.

You have been warned about this place.

I am a 4.0 Honors Student of Clark College and Drury University, Dean's List.

I am having to redo my entire Masters Degree over again with Teaching Cert., while contesting the Debt. this place racked up through FAFSA through a multi year investigation.

You have been warned.

The Hate Crime was proven through Title IX and WGU practiced Deliberate Indifference with the offending School District, until I could get Title IX through, which was actively being blocked for months. Everything is proven and I am still seeking Justice for this.

Western Governors University has been a Godsend in my life. I graduated from there in 2019 with a BS in Human Resources Management, and began my MS degree in the same major this year.
WGU uses competency based education, meaning that as soon as you can prove you know the material you can take the final. There is no busy work, no dreaded discussion board questions. It's just you, and the class final. I've been able to test out of classes in a matter of days, because I bring prior knowledge to the... Read More table as well. This acceleration allowed me to finish my BS in under 4 years, and I'm on tract to finish my MS in a year.
The people in admissions are so sweet and easy to work with. They made the whole process of enrollment so easy. I also love that we have both a program mentor AND a class mentor you can approach for help. I've never had anyone be anything by helpful! It's been an amazing experience all around.
My only complaint... The material could be updated a bit. New videos, new recordings, better graphic design would help immensely.

WGU's CS program worked well for me because I'm a fast, self-directed learner — the competency-based model meant I could move through material at my own pace instead of waiting on a semester schedule. The curriculum prepared me for real work in the field, though it's noticeably less theoretically rigorous than what you'd get at a traditional brick-and-mortar program. It leans practical and applied. Mentor contact was minimal in my experience, so if you need tutoring or structured guidance, this isn't... Read More the right fit. If you're a self-learner, it is.

At first I was hesitant to attend WGU as it is mostly an online University. After speaking with enrollment and figuring out my career path I took the leap and could not be happier. They act as a traditional University and are no different than if you were going to go to a normal brick and mortar school. Classes are all online so they make it flexible for you to earn our degree on your time. The Financial Aid process is pretty straight forward and as long as you fill out FAFSA timely, everything else... Read More lines up into place. Of course hiccups do arise when dealing with money and that is usually on the government's side rather than the school. Everyone is really nice and treats me with respect when I have any issues. This is way better than my local college I attended a decade ago. I would suggest you do your research but if you have already and worried about taking the leap, then do it. It's a wonderful school. I'd rate it a 8.5/10

While attending Western Governors University I learned so much about a major I am extremely interested in. I acquired six different certifications while I was attending as well. This would set up a person in the right circumstance to succeed in their career path, but I already had a pretty good job. After graduating the only jobs that were interested in me were offering substantially less than what I was making therefore a career change did not make sense for me at the time. I wish I had pursued... Read More it while I was younger.

Western Governors has been a great college to attend for working professionals. The college allows for a lot flexibility you do not find at other colleges. Classes are done on a per class basis, not semester. This means, you can complete a class and move on to the next. This gives you the opportunity to complete many more classes you would in a semester than a normal brick and mortar or even typical online college. With that said, depending on the program, the classes are designed in mind with you... Read More having prior experience in mind. More technical courses, can take a lot longer especially if you do not have outside experience.