WGU (Western Governors University)

Learn more about the partnership between KCTCS and WGU on WGU's partner website.

WGU is nonprofit, competency based, surprisingly affordable, supportive, flexible and online. Students who transfer an associate degree complete their bachelor’s degree in 18 months on average. Many complete faster.  

Explore the over 100 transfer pathways in:

• Business
• Information Technology
• Education leading to licensure in Kentucky
• Healthcare to include Nursing

Learn more at the WGU Transfer Site. 

Note: these are the courses recommended by WGU to take for seamless transfer.  Please work with a KCTCS advisor to make sure KCTCS program and graduation requirements are met.  This information is subject to change without prior notice and does not guarantee seamless transfer. 

KCTCS graduates and staff are eligible to apply for the $2,500 WGU KCTCS Partner Scholarship. Apply for the scholarship here.

KCTCS graduates apply for admission for free!

Most complete WGU’s bachelor’s degree in one year or less after transferring the KCTCS associate degree and the cost starts at $3,575 for each 6-month term.  WGU starts the first of every month, is online, competency based and a nonprofit 501C.  Please reach out with any questions krista.spencer@wgu.edu