Western Governors University is a nonprofit, fully online university founded by a group of U.S. governors, with a competency-based model where students advance by showing mastery rather than by seat time. It has no campus, residence halls or move-in day, and new terms start on the first of each month.
Enrollment
192,613
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In
Online
No on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
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Move-In
Housing & Dorms
Western Governors University has no residence halls - students study online from wherever they live.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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