WGU How to Get Started

Published Nov 1, 2015

MsvolsRN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, EMT-I, EMT-P, APRN, NP

20 Posts

Specializes in FNP, Hospitalist.

WELCOME! Here are a few tips that I have used and found helpful:

1. Email all of the course mentors for the classes you're enrolled in. Introduce yourself and ask for tips and study guides. They will send an email full of goodies that will help you in your courses and are not on the course site.

2. Create folders in your email acct labeled for each class. This will allow you to keep your inbox clear and you can add information, book codes, cohort information, study guides etc. as you get it without cluttering your inbox.

3. Print your Rubric for any papers you have. It is located in Taskstream (you have to register) which is under your assessment tab on course of study (cos) page.

4. You can go ahead and set up all of your papers or PowerPoints ahead of time. Copy and Paste the REQUIREMENTS from Taskstream in a new word document. This will allow you to do a section at a time without having to look back and forth in the WGU website.

5. Download ALL books, even if you aren't in the class yet. You will receive the book codes by email. Register, then download. The books can be found in COS site, click the hyperlink and it will take you where you need to go.

6. At the top of this page there is a tab that says "files" click it, there are tons helpful information from previous students. Some may be current some may not. Use your judgement. (Facebook Group)

7. If you want to follow or get notification on a subject that you may have questions about without typing (following or â€¦..), On the post in the right hand corner there is a down arrow, click it and then choose follow or save for later. (Facebook Group)

8. You can ALWAYS find previous questions or answers on previous posts by typing the course number (C351) or the subject in the search box. We have all asked similar questions in the past so the information is at your fingertips!!!

9. Pace yourself. You have 6 months, if you move quickly and choose to accelerate...Great! If not that is okay too!

I hope this helps!!! GOOD LUCK