A Washington university created to help you succeed.

WGU Washington was established in 2011 as a partnership between Western Governors University and the state of Washington with a unique mission to help Washingtonians obtain a high-quality education. When WGU was established in 1997, the founding governors realized that technology, the internet, and a new model of competency-based education could transform higher education by creating new opportunities for working adults.

The mission of WGU Washington is to expand access to affordable higher education for Washington residents through online, competency-based programs that address key workforce needs.