ADMISSIONS
College of Business admissions requirements.
Admission to our online business degree programs.
Degrees from the College of Business emphasize mastery of the skills and knowledge that are essential for continued advancement. Below are admissions requirements specific to College of Business programs that are in addition to WGU’s general admissions requirements.
Special requirements for select programs.
MBA Programs and M.S. Management and Leadership Program
- Submit a transcript verifying receipt of your bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited institution.
- Submit a resume demonstrating at least three years of significant experience in business, industry, or at a nonprofit organization.
M.S. Accounting program
- Submit a transcript verifying receipt of your bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited institution.
- Demonstrate accounting experience through at least one of the following methods:
- A bachelor's degree in accounting
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
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Steps and deadlines for business program enrollment.
Below is the list of steps and their respective deadlines required for enrollment in an online business degree program. Please note that at the present time, WGU is accepting applications only from individuals living in the United States.
The exceptions are U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families at overseas installations and individuals living in Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
International Applicants
Unfortunately, we have discovered we cannot always guarantee that the educational experience for students living outside the United States will meet our high standards for quality and convenience. It is our expectation that these problems will be solved in future years. An Enrollment Counselor has more information about which areas are eligible to submit applications.
1. Apply for admission and pay the application fee.
You may apply for admission at any time once you’re ready. The application fee is $65. You can pay online using a credit card or by mailing a check or money order. You must pay the application fee for your application to be fully processed.
2. Send in your official transcripts.
Depending on the program, you may need to have a transfer evaluation or degree verification. If you have prior college experience, please send in your transcripts to help with a transfer evaluation and admissions decision.
Official copies of your transcripts should arrive by the 1st of the month prior to your intended start date to ensure time for evaluation.
Submit by mail or email:
Western Governors University
ATTN: Transcripts Department
4001 South 700 East, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84107-2533
3. Complete the financial aid application process.
If you intend to use federal financial aid to cover your tuition expenses, you will need to complete WGU’s financial aid application process and be certified as eligible to receive aid no later than the 22nd of the month prior to your intended start date. An Enrollment Counselor can answer any questions you may have about the financial aid process.
4. Complete your intake interview.
The Intake Interview is an online, multiple choice assessment that finalizes your enrollment and officially sets your program start date. This assessment can take 20-30 minutes, and it helps ensure that you have accurate and appropriate expectations of WGU and of your program. This step must be completed by the enrollment deadline (generally the 15th of the month prior to your start date).
5. Make tuition payment arrangements.
Tuition payment arrangements must be made by the 22nd of the month prior to your start date.
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