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Legislature Establishes New Online University for Washington State – WGU Washington

April 25, 2011 /

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On April 22, the state of Washington established its first nonprofit, online university when Governor Chris Gregoire signed HB 1822, creating WGU Washington http://washington.wgu.edu/ . The new university, developed through a partnership with Western Governors University, will be recognized as a state baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting university. WGU Washington will offer online, competency-based degrees and provide enhanced access to postsecondary education for Washington residents, including dislocated workers and placebound students. Washington’s newest university will be self-supporting and will not receive state funding.

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