WGU -When is the HW/Assignments Due?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 24, 2016

Everything is due approximately 10 days prior to the end of each six-month term. However, it is wise to not wait that long in case the graders decide you need to do some revisions to the work you've submitted.

letmebeanurseee · Feb 24, 2016

Is there a thread that explains how the program itself works in regards doing classes? Do you typically take one class at a time at your own pace and then go to another one when you are done with one or can do you do multiple classes at once?

ParvulusPuella · Feb 24, 2016

WGU is self paced and competency based. There are no set times or days that work is due; however, like TheCommuter said, you must have everything for your enrolled courses submitted at least 10 days prior to the end of the term.

I generally have done just one class at a time. If it required passing an objective assessment, I took the pre-assessment as soon as the course opened for me. That way I knew exactly what to review, and didn't have to waste time looking over things I already knew. As soon as I felt ready, I would take the objective assessment, and as soon as I passed it, I was done.

If the course required a performance assessment, or a paper, I would look at the task as soon as I could, and get started right away. I would go through the course of study to find any information I needed from that, but mostly relied on the study guides, course tips, and help documents. Again, as soon as I was done with a task I submitted it.

Some of the courses require both objective and performance assessments.

The way WGU works, it is most financially efficient to complete as many courses per term as possible. I completed 9 courses my first term, which ended up breaking down to less than $150 per credit.

You can do more than one class at a time, but I found it easier to just bang them out one at a time.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 24, 2016

Is there a thread that explains how the program itself works in regards doing classes? Do you typically take one class at a time at your own pace and then go to another one when you are done with one or can do you do multiple classes at once?

Several courses were open at a time when I was enrolled in the program. However, it seems that current students are dealing with program mentors who want people to work on only one course at a time. I suspect this is part of an effort to crack down on the number of people who attempt to complete the degree requirements in less than one six month term.

As the previous poster mentioned, it is more cost-effective to complete as many credits as possible during a term. I completed 27 credits during my first term. Others have completed 50+ credits in one term.

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Mar 2, 2016

So, in other words, you don't need a 'set schedule'. School happens when you are ready for it- there are no required times/ days to be online. There are no group projects. I completed my MSN working 3-4 night shifts/ week. Again, no set schedule is needed.