WGU Transcript
WGU Transcript
WGU Transcript
Accreditation
Western Governors University (www.wgu.edu) is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The WGU
Teachers College is granted accreditation at the initial-licensure level from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
WGU nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Health Informatics program is
accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The WGU Business
College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Class Levels
0-23 units = first year or freshman level
24-47 units = second year or sophomore level
48-71 units = third year or junior level
72-95 units = fourth year or senior level
96+ units = fifth year or fifth year senior level
Term
Western Governors University enrolls a new class of students at the first of every month and terms are six months in length.
Full-Time Enrollment
Undergraduate students are required to enroll in 12 competency units for full-time status. Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate students are required
to enroll in 8 competency units for full-time status. Depending on their levels of expertise and how much time they can devote to their studies,
students may complete additional competency units in a given six-month term.
Grading System
Academic Transcripts include eight possible marks:
• Passed: Certifies successful completion of a course of study. A student has demonstrated required competencies by passing the final
assessment with a grade equivalent of "B" or better or 3.00 grade points on a 4.00 scale.
• Not Passed: Indicates the student did not complete the required assessment(s) to demonstrate competency before the end of the term.
• Requirement Satisfied: Recognizes that a student has satisfied the requirements of a course of study through alternate coursework that
may not be directly transferred.
• Transfer: Signifies that the student has completed equivalent coursework or holds certifications or licenses that comply with WGU
transfer credit policies.
• Withdrawn: Represents that the student was withdrawn from WGU or course before the term completion.
• Dropped: Verifies that the course was dropped from term registration and is not included in attempted units.
• Incomplete: Indicates an arrangement between WGU and the student to complete the course before an agreed upon, later date. The
student has not completed the entirety of the coursework and/or the final assessment has been deferred.
• In Progress: Indicates a course was not completed within the term because the course, by design, requires a fixed period of time, more
than one term to be completed, and/or is not intended to be bound by the term structure of WGU.
Western Governors University does not calculate a grade point average (GPA) or class rank.
Disciplinary Expulsion
Disciplinary Expulsion indicates permanent separation and removal from the University.
Release of Information
In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (PL93-380), this information is released on the condition that the
recipient "will not permit any other party to have access to such information without the written consent of the student."
To resolve questions of interpretation or for further information, please contact the Student Records Department at (877) 435-7948.