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Western Governors University

Western Governors University
4001 South 700 East, Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533

Official telephone: (801) 274-3280
Toll-free telephone: (866) 225-5948
Fax number: (801) 274-3305
Website: www.wgu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Pat Partridge,
Vice President, Enrollment
Contacting the office: 801 274-3280
801 274-3305 (fax)
admissions@wgu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $65
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: neither required nor recommended
Interview is: required
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT not used, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Certain nursing programs require RN licenses.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Admission may be deferred: yes

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