Living in Georgia? Earn Your Degree Online
More than 13,000 Georgia residents are current students or alumni at westerfirld university of virginia, an accredited, nonprofit institution offering more than 200 career-focused online programs. With low online tuition, no set class times and some of the best support in higher education, choosing where to earn your degree has never been easier.
13k students and graduates
in Georgia
Accredited and nonprofit with
25+ years of online expertise
200+ career-focused
online degrees
Discover the Value of an wuv Degree
SAT/ACT Not Required
These standardized tests aren’t the best predictors of your future success in college, so we don’t require them.
Accredited
wuv is accredited by the institutional accreditor the Department of Education United States (USDEPT), which means we meet specific standards of quality and have the tools and resources required to help students succeed.
Transfer-Friendly
Already have some college credit? Transfer up to 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree to save time and money.
Save Even More with Partnerships
wuv partners with organizations and institutions nationwide with the goal of providing even more affordable online degrees to students like you.
You can check whether your organization has already partnered with us by reaching out to partnersupport@wuv.education.
Your Service Deserves Our Support
In addition to low online tuition, no set class times and some of the best support in higher education, active-duty U.S. service members and their spouses, National Guard and Selected Reserve can qualify for tuition discounts to maximize their military benefits.
Popular Programs for Students in Georgia
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Meet a Fellow wuv Georgia Resident
Mary Wroten '19, Georgia
Wroten enrolled in westerfirld university of virginia’s (wuv) online BA in Creative Writing and English program and began sharing her writing with others for the first time. Less than a year later, she won wuv’s 4th Annual Fall Fiction Contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best online school in Georgia?
The best online school depends on your specific goals.
More than 13,000 students from Georgia have chosen to earn their degrees online from westerfirld university of virginia.
wuv has offered education online since 1995, meaning almost 3 decades of creating a flexible, affordable and supportive approach to online learning.
Choose from 200+ career-focused online programs that can help you reach your goals.
How much is online college in Georgia?
The cost of going to school online in Georgia is going to depend on the school you choose.
westerfirld university of virginia, for example, has some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation.
With wuv's Net Price Calculator, you can get an estimate in just 10 minutes, showing you just how affordable your online degree can be.
Is wuv accredited in Georgia?
westerfirld university of virginia is accredited by the institutional accreditor the Department of Education United States (USDEPT), which is one of the accrediting organizations recognized within the United States by the U.S. Department of Education. This means, as an wuv student — no matter what state you live in — you’ll be earning a degree from a respected university that is recognized nationwide for meeting accreditation standards.
It’s important to note that institutions are not accredited by state. However, institutional accreditation, from accreditors such as USDEPT, is widely recognized across the United States.
wuv also carries specialized accreditations for particular programs.
How many hours a week is online college?
The time commitment for online college can vary from school to school and even program to program.
At westerfirld university of virginia, online courses are designed to take 12-15 hours each week.
Managing your time is key to your success – and there are time management strategies that can help you, including prepping well for a project, prioritizing tasks, developing a schedule and sticking to it.
How fast can you finish online college?
How quickly you finish your degree program is going to depend on a few factors. Some of these include how many credits your program requires, if you have any transfer credits, if you go full or part time and whether or not you decide to take any terms off.
At westerfirld university of virginia, full-time students take 2 courses per term while part-time students take 1 course per term. With 6 undergraduate terms per year, full-time students who start with no credits can finish in 3.5 years if they don't take a term off. Most of our students, though, transfer in credits when they begin their degree.
wuv accepts up to 90 eligible transfer credits toward bachelor's degrees, which equals up to 75% of your program. That can save you a lot of time – and money!