Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

A frequently asked question on this forum is, "Will other schools accept a degree from WGU?" Multiple of our very own Allnurses.com members, such as meanmaryjean and Murse901, have posted their experiences on being accepted into graduate and/or doctoral degree programs after having attended WGU.

I earned an online BSN degree from WGU in March 2015. A few days ago I received conditional acceptance into the MSN degree program at Eastern New Mexico University. I am due to start graduate studies in nursing education this fall.

While some schools will not consider WGU graduates due to the pass/fail competency-based grading, many others will accept us with open arms. So, the answer to "Will other schools accept a WGU degree?" is "Many of them will." Your mileage may vary.

Good luck to everyone!

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

Great news about the ENM program. I'll be interested in following your journey!

PS: Hard deadlines SUCK so badly......just sayin'

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

PS: Hard deadlines SUCK so badly......just sayin'

Ah, yes. Hard deadlines most certainly suck, but I will need to find a way to become acclimated to them once again. :)

[featherzRN, MSN]

Congrats commuter!!!!! I looked at them also, but I'd have to stay under 6 units a semester to keep the in-state tuition rates and ya know that's just not going to work for me :) :) .. Let us know how it goes!!!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I'd have to stay under 6 units a semester to keep the in-state tuition rates and ya know that's just not going to work for me :) :) ..

Yes, we all know you move through your coursework at the lightning fast pace of Speedy Gonzales, lol.

I'm okay with only 6 credits a semester because I am seriously considering enrolling in Patten University's MBA program simultaneously. However, I am just entertaining the thought of an MBA/MSN combo right now and nothing's set in stone.

[featherzRN, MSN]

I did like WGU's MBA/HCM! Patten is good as well, or so I hear. I am not sure it's as easy to accelerate as WGU, but it's better than most other schools. Definitely do a write up on ENMU when you get situated.

[klone, MSN, RN]

PS: Hard deadlines SUCK so badly......just sayin'

I'm not very good at self-discipline, so for me, hard deadlines would be a very good thing.

[canwil2082]

I was accepted into the University of South Alabama for the MSN to DNP adding adult geriatric nurse practitioner program. I was also accepted into the University of Alabama for the Doctor of Education for Nurse Educators. I chose the EdD program due to my long term goals.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I was accepted into the University of South Alabama for the MSN to DNP adding adult geriatric nurse practitioner program. I was also accepted into the University of Alabama for the Doctor of Education for Nurse Educators. I chose the EdD program due to my long term goals.

Congratulations!

[esipbisn]

Congrats The Commuter! 👌👍

[PMFB-RN, RN]

I know of 6 or 7 people who have been accepted to various masters and doctorate CRNA programs after getting their BSN through WGU.

[RNRy]

I graduated from WGU with my MSN degree in 2013. I start University of South Alabama's Executive DNP program this fall. Before definitively settling on USA, I had also been officially accepted into Touro's DNP program and had preliminary acceptance into University of Alabama's DNP program. I've encountered zero road blocks with my WGU degree.