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WGU specific questions - MINHAC - 04-15-2017
I apologize if this information already exists somewhere.
1. What are the most transfer friendly programs at WGU with mostly "general studies" credits?
2. Does WGU require you to take any classes directly with them for graduation or can you transfer 100% of required credits.
3. Any relevant threads about WGU that I should explore?
Thanks!
WGU specific questions - rowan555 - 04-15-2017
MINHAC Wrote:I apologize if this information already exists somewhere.
1. What are the most transfer friendly programs at WGU with mostly "general studies" credits?
2. Does WGU require you to take any classes directly with them for graduation or can you transfer 100% of required credits.
3. Any relevant threads about WGU that I should explore?
Thanks!
The best thing to do is to reach out to them via email and ask for a transfer guide for the program you are interested in. WGU doesn't have electives, so you won't find a program with mostly general studies credits. My son is about to enroll in the business program, and I believe 93 credits are transferable. He's transferring in about 90 and planning to complete the remaining credits in one term. I have seen students complete twice that in one term, but they work really, really hard to accomplish that.
WGU specific questions - bjcheung77 - 04-15-2017
MINHAC Wrote:I apologize if this information already exists somewhere. Thanks!
You should investigate the Big3/WGU - Charter Oak/Excelsior College/Thomas Edison and Western Govenors are the Big 4 on this board.
I would add Hodges/Patten as the Big 5th/6th one, but it depends on what you're looking for, they're an alternative to WGU.
Linky 1: Transferring Credit to WGU | WGU Transcripts | Western Governors University Online
Linky 2: Transcript Facts and Questions | Online University Degree | Western Governors University Online
1. What are the most transfer friendly programs at WGU with mostly "general studies" credits?
They only have 4 "programs" - Business, IT, Nursing, Teaching - they mainly take all general education credits (up to 60/71)
2. Does WGU require you to take any classes directly with them for graduation or can you transfer 100% of required credits.
WGU is a competency based degree provider, they will take X credits for transfer and you will complete the rest in terms.
3. Any relevant threads about WGU that I should explore?
There's plenty, take your time, apply to them (as well as Excelsior) as it's FREE.
Signup for a free trial to Study.com and also signup for their Scholarship program.
This will get you the FREE Excelsior application as well, have your credits evaluated.
WGU specific questions - MINHAC - 04-15-2017
Thank you. It appears that Excelsior College/Thomas Edison might be a better fit.