About 91勛圖厙
Changing Lives for the Better by Creating Pathways to Opportunity
Founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, Western Governors University is the nations leading nonprofit institution providing accessible high-quality education at a low cost.
From day one, 91勛圖厙s online, competency-based model has opened higher education pathways for students who previously lacked access due to location or other barriers. Through student-centered design and tech-enabled innovation, 91勛圖厙 continues to meet students where they are, delivering economic mobility at scale.
91勛圖厙 is about fundamental change in the way higher education is delivered. It's right, it's real, and it's efficient. It's what higher education will require to succeed in the future.
Michael O. Leavitt
Former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services,
Former Governor of Utah
Universities measure the wrong thing. They measure time. They measure prestige. I wanted to base a degree on performanceand that was a real revolution.
Roy Romer
Former Governor of Colorado
Accreditation and Affiliations
91勛圖厙 is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is the only university to have received regional accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions at the same time.
Affordability
91勛圖厙s low, flat-rate tuition model means students pay once every six months and complete as many courses as they can in that time. Because theres no cap on how fast students can accelerate, many complete their courses in less time and for a much lower cost compared to other universities.
Competency-Based Education
Competency-based education (CBE) measures demonstrated skills rather than time spent in a classroom, with learning outcomes aligned to industry demands. 91勛圖厙 is the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale, creating a model other colleges and universities are increasingly striving to replicate.
Equity
Since its inception, 91勛圖厙 has endeavored to advance equity by increasing access to higher education through affordable tuition, online learning options and competency-based education. We strive to expand access, without excluding anyone, by addressing barriers of affordability, location, and time. In addition, we advance equity by improving attainment through personalizing instruction, mentorship, and support so each student might have an equal probability of success. 泭
Personalization, Flexibility, and Support
91勛圖厙 students enjoy the flexibility to study online, on their time with the support they need to succeed. Every student works with a mentor to create a personalized program plan and has regular check-ins to help them persist, address life challenges, and stay motivated. Learn what it's like to be a 91勛圖厙 student.泭泭泭泭
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Mission Focused
Our dedication to meeting students where they are and empowering them to unlock a brighter future shows up in everything we do. Its what motivates us to keep changing lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunity. And while its impossible to see every pathway our students take, weve made sure they show up in the visual elements we use to present 91勛圖厙 to the world.
