FAQ designed to cater to potential and current students alike

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<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> About WGU

• Is WGU Reputable?
• How is WGU different from other colleges?
• Is WGU Right for me?
• When is WGU not the right choice for me?
• What deadlines do I need to know about before applying?
• Can I change my Enrollment Counselor?
• What is the contact information for WGU Assistance?
• I cannot decide which program to pick, What are some ways that can help me choose?
• Is there an IT degree comparator to help me decide which program to select?
• How many Certs are in each IT Degree Program? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Enrollment

• What are the Enrollment Process Steps?
• What courses Transfer from Study.com or Sophia based on “insert degree program name here”
• How do I transfer Credits or Certifications from Credly, Comptia, Sophia…etc to WGU?
• At what point in the Enrollment Process can I take Sophia or Study.com courses to increase my credit transfers?
• How long does it take Transfer Evaluations to be Completed?
• How do I unlock “Commit to Start”
• How long does it take to complete the degree program with X credits transferred? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Enrolled Status

At this point in the application process, you have Commit to Start and are waiting for the orientation to be unlocked on the 15th

• What are the ProctorU Guardian Browser Computer Requirements
• What is not or not explicitly supported by ProctorU Guardian Browser?
• I do not have a computer that meets the requirements, where can I go to get one at “insert budget here”?
• Besides a computer, what else do I need to start WGU?
• Where do I go to apply for WGU Scholarships?
• What is the point of the Orientation before WGU start on the 1st?
• Orientation is confusing, can you please explain what to do </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> First Term Student

• Who is my mentor and what makes a good mentor?
• When does Financial Aid go through?
• Why am I unable to access WGU on the first of the month?
• What is the difference between a Performance Assessment, Pre-Assessment, and Objective Assessment?
• What are the roles of Course Instructors and why is one assigned to me?
• What is WGU Connect?
• What resources should I use for “Insert Course number here”?
• What are some resources to assist in Performance Assessments such as grammar and citations?
• What are some free WGU resources for outside course material learning?
• When are WGU Udemy and Datacamp available to use?
• If I get “insert number here” on the Pre-Assessment, can I take the OA?
• Proctor Exam Experience Tips
• What are benefits for simply being a student?
• How do I get Microsoft365 to work for free through WGU? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Super WGU Student: Know your resources for Success

• How do I get to the free Fitness Apps and What are the features?
• I am going through Anxiety, Depression, and I feel so alone at WGU it is like nobody is supportive, what can I do?
• What is a Peer Coach and why would I use one?
• What is the difference between a Peer Coach and Academic Coach?
• How to Navigate Library Services at WGU
• Library Resources: Google Scholar & WGU Library Search—How to
• Warning Signs when looking at Outside resources </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Term Break

• Am I Eligible for a Term Break?
• How do I request for Term Break?
• What is the maximum Term Break Length?
• Can I take a Term Break in the Middle of a Term?
• How do I return from a Term Break? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Career & Professional Development

• Who has access to Career & Professional Development Center at WGU?
• I am not quite sure where I am going career wise, what are my options and how can WGU help me?
• How do I make a Resume?
• What is the Difference between a Resume and a Portfolio?
• Where do I go to Apply for a Job?
• I received a Job Interview, What do I do? </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Graduating Term

• When do you qualify for an extension?
• How do you apply for graduation
• My Graduation is on hold, why did it happen?
• I would like to go to commencement, how do I do that?
• How does BSIT to MSITM Accelerated differ
• What is the answer to life, the universe, and everything? (jk) </aside>

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