Who Accredits WGU?

Western Governors University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (6/2/2001 - 12/31/2012).
  • Programmatic Accredited: 2 programs

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Institutional Accreditation

Western Governors University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (6/2/2001 - 12/31/2012). Below table shows the institutional accreditation at Western Governors University with agency information and accredited period.
Institutional Accreditation for Western Governors University
AgencyAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Distance Education Accrediting CommissionAccredited (6/2/2001 - 12/31/2012)

Programmatic Accreditation

Western Governors University has 2 programmatic accredited programs. Below table list the programs with agency name and accredited period.
Programmatic Accreditation for Programs at Western Governors University
ProgramAgency NameAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levelsCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationAccredited (11/19/2008 - Current)
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levelsCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationAccredited (11/19/2008 - Current)

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