2, Report:
#1322408
Posted Date:
Aug 14 2016
Western Governors University online college university Salt Lake City Utah
I am here to give a thorough and honest review of this University. Like many, I was sold on the ability to move through quickly, and of course, the cost. I consider myself very open minded, and before investing into anything, I research it. A simple google search gives this school w...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
3, Report:
#1320763
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2016
Western Governors University WGU Waste of both time and money! Salt lake city Utah
I am an adult (50's) graduate of another online school..(Excelsior...which is EXCELLENT).
I decided to try to continue with WGU as they convinced me they were as good and would be faster and less expensive. High pressure sales tactics and promises unfulfilled.
I sent them their ...
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4, Report:
#1319581
Posted Date:
Jul 29 2016
WGU Western Governors University WGU and Course Hero Ripped me off and hacked into my accounts Salt Lake City Utah
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5, Report:
#1299768
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2016
Western Governors University WGU Financial Aid, Mentors Internet
To anyone that is looking to register for entry in this school.
Read all of the forms you are going to be signing. Make sure the school is going to be a good fit for your needs. At first this school was a good fit for my needs. After almost two years, my available time for study has...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
6, Report:
#1299603
Posted Date:
Apr 13 2016
WGU Western Governors University Wasted Time and Money from Financial Aid Internet
The school is horrible. Its an online school but the site never works and is always down, The IT department just makes stuff up or are not trained to fix anything. They can never find your entrance information and have a million excuses. Avoid this place at all cost. I wasted 3 mont...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
7, Report:
#1294532
Posted Date:
Mar 18 2016
Western Governors University Complete Rip Off!! Salt Lake City, Utah Internet
This school is a complete rip off and wrought with con artists. I have had trouble with the school since day 1.
I had hoped that after I got started it would smooth out, but that has not happened.
As a student you are required to talk weekly with a mentor. Athought they p...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
8, Report:
#1291757
Posted Date:
Mar 05 2016
Western Governors University WGU Class Action Lawsuit Imminent Salt Lake City Utah Internet
There is literally no way that this company will be able to continue going forward without incurring some sort of serious class action lawsuit. The most important thing I can share with you is PLEASE save your money. There is absolutely no cohesion between departments and gettin...
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9, Report:
#1214519
Posted Date:
Apr 11 2015
Western Governors University WGU WGU IS PREYING ON THE POOR SALT LAKE, UTAH Nationwide
I have made a mistake in my life, and I offer my story to you, that you may learn from my error. It all started, as many things do in this life, with me having trouble advancing in my career. I was in my mid 30s and thought about my high school friends who have respectable careers. ...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
10, Report:
#1211904
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2015
Western Governors University Incomplete course work presented Salt Lake Cty Utah
Warning! WGU is not for everyone! I was an engineering student at SDSU and dropped out my junior year for personal reasons. When I decided to return to school I chose WGU because of the convenience of taking online course work from home. The amount of credits that transferred over t...
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11, Report:
#1207441
Posted Date:
Feb 07 2015
Western Governors University Graduate with A Worthless Degree Salt Lake City Utah
I graduated from Western Governors University in 2013, but have yet to find a job in the field I earned my degree in. I still work in the field that I was in when I started WGU. Not only did I feel like something was missing from my educational experience, as in, I didn't feel prep...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
12, Report:
#1190778
Posted Date:
Nov 22 2014
Western Governors University Class Action Lawsuit Salt Lake City Utah
This company is setup to make money. But not by providing a decent college based experience ending in a credentialed learner. They make money by forcing the learner to take endless repetitive poorly constructed assignments. Their course based structure is logistically poor also, so ...
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13, Report:
#1185261
Posted Date:
Oct 28 2014
Western Governors University WGU Incompetent Mentor Caused Me to Be Disqualified for Financial Aid, Thereby Having to Withdraw Salt Lake City Utah
I began my tenure at WGU in January 2012. I already had an associate's degree in computer science but wanted to move into business, hence matriculating for a B.S. in business management. The matriculation process was straightforward. My enrollment counselor gave me all the inf...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
14, Report:
#1155105
Posted Date:
Jun 16 2014
Western Governors University WGU Unacceptable Online Testing Practices Salt Lake City Utah
Western Governors University (WGU) has retained the services of a testing company called ProctorU. Upon connecting to ProctorU from your computer, the proctor installs a secure web browser, and monitors your test via a webcam which is also equipped with a microphone.
Twice during my...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
15, Report:
#458286
Posted Date:
Apr 25 2014
Western Governors University High price of low-quality education Salt Lake City Utah
The web site of Western Governors University says the following:
You can get a great education at Western Governors University that won't create financial hardship for you and your family.
Basic Tuition for Most Programs is Just $2,890 Per Six-Month Term
WGU charges tuition a...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
16, Report:
#1132113
Posted Date:
Apr 15 2014
Western Governors University Did not disclose their enrollment requirement of prior college / certifications. Salt Lake City Utah
Western Governors University has two main enrollment pages which are advertised to teach you what to expect, and list a sort of step-by-step and detailed requirements of the enrollment process. The general admissions requirements page lists only a GED requirement. The IT courses adm...
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17, Report:
#1136485
Posted Date:
Apr 05 2014
WGU Western Governors University Verdict Still Out Salt Lake City Utah
In the interests of fair and honest disclosure, I will say up froone known that I am a current WGU student. Up until now I have been nothing but pleased with WGU. I am enrolled in the BAIS program to obtain my degree in elementary education. I am very close to finishing the pr...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
18, Report:
#955296
Posted Date:
Oct 15 2012
Katie Parker ,Spring Creek Book Company, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Disappointing ethics from Mormon writer. Internet
This 2005 book, Just the Way You Are by Katie Parker, purports to teach morals and ethics to young adults. She lists herself as an educator at Western Governors University, and holding a leadership position in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Jose, California. ...
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Categories: Public Schools
19, Report:
#936028
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2012
Western Governors University WGU.EDU worthless degree, too many administrative errors, they dont even accept their own degree Salt Lake City, Utah
I started a Bachelors Degree at WGU in Network Administration. I already had my Associates. Upon starting I was a little confused about how the degree actually works. I spoke with the degree mentor every week and the phone calls were pointless. she asked hows it going, anything i ca...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
20, Report:
#915068
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2012
western governors university Financial aid and overall eduction salt lake city, Utah
The first thing that became obvious was a constant unknow error or problem with financial aid dispursements. If you are told that funds will be dispursed on the 15th - it will not. When you call you will be told about the disclosure on their website that it could be 2 to 3 weeks lat...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
21, Report:
#907250
Posted Date:
Jul 05 2012
Western Governors University WGU WGU, Western Governors University, WG phewww. Salt Lake, Utah
I found it annoying that some person called me once a week and wanted to talk about the program with me for a half-hour. All of those times were wasted times and I didn't enjoy the interaction.
Yes, study materials are provided but you can learn or read the same stuf...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
22, Report:
#720536
Posted Date:
Jan 18 2012
Western Governors UNiversity Refusesd to honor my A+ Certification , Internet
Western Governors UNiversdity refuses to recognize my CompTIA A+ certification that I received from CompTIA in 2004. They state I must retake the class and the exam. According to the policy of CompTIA, I was told this is not the case that my CompTIA A+ is valid and not required by C...
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23, Report:
#741678
Posted Date:
Jan 06 2012
Western Governors University WGU Inadequate Math Program Passes on Burden of Defects to Students Salt Lake City, Utah
The manager of WGU's math program does not appear to have significant background in math. This would not be an issue, except the program is highly flawed and unresponsive to criticism.
You complete math courses at WGU by passing tests with a C and passing essay assignment...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
24, Report:
#813775
Posted Date:
Dec 28 2011
Western Governors University They took my money but refuse to help me finish my degree Salt Lake City , Utah
I used to think that WGU was the best online college. I received my teaching degree from them.I decided to continue my education so I decided to go back for my masters in ESL. At first all was well. I did have to take a basic class that I had already taken which I thought was really...
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Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
25, Report:
#753686
Posted Date:
Dec 12 2011
Western Governors University WGU Nursing Masert's program is a joke Salt Lake City, Utah
I have been a practicing RN for over 40 years now. I was just awarded the 2011 Distinguished Nurse of the Year award by a Nationally recognized university. I already have a BSN and a Master's Degree in Health Care Administration from an extremely competitive state university. ...
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Categories: Health Care Education