WGU Orientation
Review2025
True or False: To show your understand-
ing of a subject area at WGU, you must
show your competence by passing a per- True
formance assessment and/or passing an
objective assessment.
At the conclusion of Orientation, what 1 - Competency-Based Model
will you be responsible for understand- 2 - Navigation of the WGU Student Portal
ing? 3 - WGU's faculty model
Who should you contact with questions
Orientation Team
about Orientation?
A competency unit is equivalent to one
What is a competency unit?
semester credit hour of learning.
True - WGU's Competency-Based Ed-
True or False:WGU's Competen- ucation (CBE) model helps you gain a
cy-Based Education (CBE) model helps competitive edge in the job market by
you gain a competitive edge in the job emphasizing the application of knowl-
market. edge and skills that are tailored to pre-
pare you for your field and career.
1 - Valued Experience
2 - Career Relevant Skills
Which of the following are Pillars of Com-
3 - Personalized Learning
petency-Based Education?
4 - Individualized Progress
5 - Flexible Learning
True - Students who complete an as-
True or False:
sessment within the first two months of
You are expected to complete a mini-
their term show an increased chance
mum of one assessment in the first two
of persisting and staying on time in the
months of your term.
progress to graduation.
False - Our most successful students
True or False:
spend at least 15 to 20 hours each week
You are expected to spend an average of
on their studies. Some courses and pro-
5 to 10 hours a week on your studies.
grams may require additional study time.
What are the three core elements of The three core elements are general ed-
the WGU BS in Information Technology ucation, IT core subjects, and the Cap-
(BSIT) program? stone Project.
, WGU Orientation
Review2025
What certifications are included in the The BSIT program includes several in-
BSIT program, and how much do they dustry-recognized IT certifications at no
cost? extra cost.
General education courses help expand
knowledge, enhance critical thinking,
How do general education courses ben-
and provide skills applicable to IT roles,
efit IT students?
including communication, problem-solv-
ing, and cultural understanding.
The IT core subjects include IT funda-
mentals, systems and services, network-
What areas of study are covered under
ing and security, scripting and program-
the IT core subjects in the BSIT pro-
ming, data management, business of IT,
gram?
web development, and technical commu-
nications.
The Capstone Project consists of a tech-
nical work proposal, the proposal's im-
What are the key components of the
plementation, and a post-implementa-
Capstone Project in the BSIT program?
tion report. It involves solving a signifi-
cant real-world business problem.
no - you will find your online program is
just as rigorous as a traditional in-class-
Are online academic programs easier
room experience. You can also be confi-
than traditional classroom programs?
dent that your degree carries the same
weight as a traditional degree.
How much time per week should the av-
erage student spend on their studies to 15-20 hours per week
be successful?
The WGU Student Handbook provides
valuable information about technology
What is the purpose of the WGU Student
assistance, career services, WGU poli-
Handbook?
cies, procedures, scholarships, and fi-
nancial aid
Where can you find the WGU Student The WGU Student Handbook can be
Handbook? found in the Student Portal.
, WGU Orientation
Review2025
What steps should you follow to access Select the Student Support tab, then
the WGU Student Handbook in the Stu- choose Student Services from the Stu-
dent Portal? dent Support menu.
The handbook covers technology assis-
What topics are covered in the WGU Stu- tance, career services, WGU policies,
dent Handbook? procedures, scholarships, and financial
aid information.
It contains essential information that will
Why is it important to familiarize yourself assist you throughout your time as a
with the WGU Student Handbook? student, helping you navigate resources
and policies effectively.
Students must engage with their course
How often must WGU students engage
material or meet with faculty at least
with their course material or meet with
every 14 days to remain academically
faculty to remain academically active?
active.
Examples include live academic conver-
sations with a program mentor, discus-
What are some examples of activities
sions of course content with an instruc-
that count as academic engagement at
tor, completing assessments, submitting
WGU?
tasks for evaluation, attending webinars,
and using learning resources.
What happens if a student does not en- Extended periods without academic en-
gage in academic activity for an extend- gagement may result in the student be-
ed period? ing withdrawn from WGU.
The student should reach out to their
What should a student do if they face
program mentor and instructors for sup-
challenges that make it difficult to en-
port, resources, or adjustments to their
gage regularly in their coursework?
strategies to stay on track.
Regular engagement ensures academ-
Why is regular engagement with instruc- ic progress and provides students with
tors, program mentors, and learning re- the support they need to be successful,
sources important for WGU students? helping them stay on track toward their
degree.
Early engagement within the first 45 days
of the term significantly increases the
likelihood of success in the first term, ad-
Review2025
True or False: To show your understand-
ing of a subject area at WGU, you must
show your competence by passing a per- True
formance assessment and/or passing an
objective assessment.
At the conclusion of Orientation, what 1 - Competency-Based Model
will you be responsible for understand- 2 - Navigation of the WGU Student Portal
ing? 3 - WGU's faculty model
Who should you contact with questions
Orientation Team
about Orientation?
A competency unit is equivalent to one
What is a competency unit?
semester credit hour of learning.
True - WGU's Competency-Based Ed-
True or False:WGU's Competen- ucation (CBE) model helps you gain a
cy-Based Education (CBE) model helps competitive edge in the job market by
you gain a competitive edge in the job emphasizing the application of knowl-
market. edge and skills that are tailored to pre-
pare you for your field and career.
1 - Valued Experience
2 - Career Relevant Skills
Which of the following are Pillars of Com-
3 - Personalized Learning
petency-Based Education?
4 - Individualized Progress
5 - Flexible Learning
True - Students who complete an as-
True or False:
sessment within the first two months of
You are expected to complete a mini-
their term show an increased chance
mum of one assessment in the first two
of persisting and staying on time in the
months of your term.
progress to graduation.
False - Our most successful students
True or False:
spend at least 15 to 20 hours each week
You are expected to spend an average of
on their studies. Some courses and pro-
5 to 10 hours a week on your studies.
grams may require additional study time.
What are the three core elements of The three core elements are general ed-
the WGU BS in Information Technology ucation, IT core subjects, and the Cap-
(BSIT) program? stone Project.
, WGU Orientation
Review2025
What certifications are included in the The BSIT program includes several in-
BSIT program, and how much do they dustry-recognized IT certifications at no
cost? extra cost.
General education courses help expand
knowledge, enhance critical thinking,
How do general education courses ben-
and provide skills applicable to IT roles,
efit IT students?
including communication, problem-solv-
ing, and cultural understanding.
The IT core subjects include IT funda-
mentals, systems and services, network-
What areas of study are covered under
ing and security, scripting and program-
the IT core subjects in the BSIT pro-
ming, data management, business of IT,
gram?
web development, and technical commu-
nications.
The Capstone Project consists of a tech-
nical work proposal, the proposal's im-
What are the key components of the
plementation, and a post-implementa-
Capstone Project in the BSIT program?
tion report. It involves solving a signifi-
cant real-world business problem.
no - you will find your online program is
just as rigorous as a traditional in-class-
Are online academic programs easier
room experience. You can also be confi-
than traditional classroom programs?
dent that your degree carries the same
weight as a traditional degree.
How much time per week should the av-
erage student spend on their studies to 15-20 hours per week
be successful?
The WGU Student Handbook provides
valuable information about technology
What is the purpose of the WGU Student
assistance, career services, WGU poli-
Handbook?
cies, procedures, scholarships, and fi-
nancial aid
Where can you find the WGU Student The WGU Student Handbook can be
Handbook? found in the Student Portal.
, WGU Orientation
Review2025
What steps should you follow to access Select the Student Support tab, then
the WGU Student Handbook in the Stu- choose Student Services from the Stu-
dent Portal? dent Support menu.
The handbook covers technology assis-
What topics are covered in the WGU Stu- tance, career services, WGU policies,
dent Handbook? procedures, scholarships, and financial
aid information.
It contains essential information that will
Why is it important to familiarize yourself assist you throughout your time as a
with the WGU Student Handbook? student, helping you navigate resources
and policies effectively.
Students must engage with their course
How often must WGU students engage
material or meet with faculty at least
with their course material or meet with
every 14 days to remain academically
faculty to remain academically active?
active.
Examples include live academic conver-
sations with a program mentor, discus-
What are some examples of activities
sions of course content with an instruc-
that count as academic engagement at
tor, completing assessments, submitting
WGU?
tasks for evaluation, attending webinars,
and using learning resources.
What happens if a student does not en- Extended periods without academic en-
gage in academic activity for an extend- gagement may result in the student be-
ed period? ing withdrawn from WGU.
The student should reach out to their
What should a student do if they face
program mentor and instructors for sup-
challenges that make it difficult to en-
port, resources, or adjustments to their
gage regularly in their coursework?
strategies to stay on track.
Regular engagement ensures academ-
Why is regular engagement with instruc- ic progress and provides students with
tors, program mentors, and learning re- the support they need to be successful,
sources important for WGU students? helping them stay on track toward their
degree.
Early engagement within the first 45 days
of the term significantly increases the
likelihood of success in the first term, ad-
