Making an Informed Admission Decision
WGU seeks to admit individuals who have the capacity and determination to complete a rigorous online degree program…and graduate. The admission process is designed to help you and the university reach an informed decision about your likelihood of success.
At WGU, we want you to graduate, not just enroll. Consequently, not every applicant is admitted because not every individual is a good "fit" for WGU's programs and competency-based, online academic model.
The key criteria considered by WGU when making an admission decision:
- Your interview(s) with a WGU Enrollment Counselor
- Your prior college experience and work experience
- Your results from the WGU Collegiate Readiness Assessment (if required)
- The time commitment you can make to your studies (more about the time commitment)
Depending upon your program of interest, other specific admission requirements may also apply.
General Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission to WGU, you must meet the following minimum requirements, although completing these requirements does not guarantee admission:
Undergraduate Programs
- Apply for admission
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Submit official transcripts of all prior academic work completed at community colleges, colleges, or universities you’ve attended.
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Meet any program-specific admissions requirements (see below)
- Interview with a WGU Enrollment Counselor to determine "fit" with the university’s expectations
Graduate Programs
- Apply for admission
- Submit an official transcript verifying receipt of your bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited institution. See Transferring for additional information about submission deadlines, etc.
- Submit official transcripts for all prior college academic work completed
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Interview with a WGU Enrollment Counselor to determine "fit" with the university's expectations