Study.com can be an efficient, cost-effective way to complete general education or prerequisite courses before officially starting at WGU. Whether it's the right option for you depends on a variety of factors: your degree goals, number of credits already completed, and timeline.
Benefits include:
Lower cost per credit: Study.com courses are often less expensive than taking the same credits directly through WGU.
Faster completion: Many students finish Study.com courses in days or weeks. Final exams are non-proctored and open-book.
Guaranteed transfer for approved courses: WGU has an official transfer partnership with Study.com, and the WGU–Study.com transfer guide lists exactly which Study.com courses transfer into WGU degree programs.
This can help you save time and money before starting your WGU term — especially if you want to reduce the number of WGU competency units you’ll need to complete. Talking to an advisor about WGU before beginning your courses is a great way to start your planning!