Wgu Academy Phone Number (2024)

FAQs

What is the phone number for WGU customer service? ›

Need assistance or have questions? Contact Student Services at 1-877-435-7948 x3104.

Students may cancel their purchase of their initial term access and receive a refund of the associated payment made to WGU Academy by providing written notification to Student Support at support@academy.wgu.edu within seven (7) days of initial purchase.

It will depend on how much time you're able to dedicate to your coursework. It's very possible to finish your required WGU courses in as little as two to three months. We encourage you to complete your single course or course bundle in the shortest time possible.

Applicants with a GPA lower than a 2.5 but a 2.0 or above may seek admission by submitting passing scores from the WGU program required basic skills test (e.g. Praxis CORE). An Enrollment Counselor can help you best determine whether you have the sufficient background for entry into your program of choice.

Calculating the Refund:

If the percentage is less than or equal to 60% of the term, the student is eligible for a refund. The refund amount is calculated by multiplying the tuition by the percentage of days remaining in the term after the withdrawal date, assuming the student has completed 60% or less of the term.

WGU is an online school with career-aligned bachelor's and master's degrees in—IT, teaching, business, and healthcare—designed to help working professionals fit an online university education into their busy lives. Find the degree that's the perfect fit for you.

WGU students are issued an external webcam that they are required to use instead of their laptops' built-in cameras. The cameras meet certain dimensions and specifications, enabling proctors to monitor test-takers, verify their identities and ensure they are not cheating.

Smoking, vaping, or other smokeless tobaccos are not permitted at the exam site.

The average time it takes to graduate from WGU Texas is about 2.5 years for a bachelor's degree, which costs about $15,000. By contrast, to complete the 120 credits that are usually needed to earn a bachelor's degree, students usually spend at least four years in college. The national average is over 5 years.

As a WGU student, you can use financial aid to pay for tuition, fees, books, other school-related supplies, technology needed for online study, and personal living expenses.

How many attempts do you get at WGU? ›

You will take the proctored objective assessments and submit your performance assessment for evaluation by our WGU Evaluation team. You will have three attempts to pass the objective assessments. If you are unable to pass the objective assessment on the third attempt, you will be withdrawn from the program.

WGU is regionally accredited with the NWCCU, which is good news for anyone who wants to earn some credits with us then transfer them to another school with relative ease. That said, each college or university sets their own criteria, so they have the final say on what transfers and what doesn't.

The admission process is simple and straightforward. Complete admission form. Submit official transcripts through our free transcript service or independently. Fill out your FAFSA if you are interested in financial aid.

Built for non-traditional students.

In 2023, 79% of WGU students worked while enrolled and 42% were married. The median age was 33. We're built for non-traditional students.

How do I retrieve it? Please contact WGU's Records Department by emailing records@wgu.edu or calling 1-877-435-7948 Ext.

Western Governors University has an acceptance rate of around 100%. As such, all applicants who meet the school's admission requirements are accepted at WGU.