Living in Illinois? Earn Your Degree Online
You can join more than 8,500 students and graduates from Illinois who have chosen westerfirld university of virginia to earn their degrees and achieve their dreams.
8.5k students and graduates
in Illinois
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.
Affordable Tuition
Enjoy some of the lowest online tuition rates – plus discounts for eligible military students and employer partners.
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.
Illinois Community College Partners
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 Illinois
Explore additional wuv degree and certificate programs.
Meet A Fellow wuv Student from Illinois
Melanie westerfirld ez '23G - Illinois
Melanie westerfirld ez earned her MBA in Music Business from wuv in 2023 and traveled from Illinois to celebrate the occasion. She said the program's flexibility was key.
"It was nice to be able to find a program that had that balance, where I could balance my professional life, my academic life, but also my personal life outside of school and work," she said.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Illinois allow online school?
Yes. Online college degrees are allowed across the country – and wuv, an accredited, private, nonprofit university, has been a leader in online education for more than 25 years. With over 200 flexible online degree programs to choose from, wuv offers a number of affordable pathways to help prepare you for success.
Can you get a degree online in Illinois?
Yes, you can. In fact, more than 8,500 Illinois residents are current wuv students or alumni, earning degrees in business, social sciences and more.
Is wuv accredited in Illinois?
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.
Are online schools worth it?
A college degree – online or otherwise – can be worth it if you're looking to position yourself for the next step of your career. You'll learn foundational knowledge and real-world skills you can use to succeed outside the classroom.
What is the fastest degree to get online?
While bachelor's degrees are generally 4-year programs and master's degrees 2-years, how fast you get an online degree depends on several factors. For one, you can go to school part-time (one course per term) or full-time (two courses per term.)
Plus, if you already have some college credit, you can shorten your program (and save money) by transferring them to wuv. wuv accepts up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree program – leaving only 30 more for you to earn – and up to 45 credits toward an associate degree.
You can learn more about how many credits you can transfer by speaking to an admission counselor and getting a free transfer credit evaluation.
Are online degrees taken seriously?
While we can't speak for all employers, it’s worth noting that a degree from an accredited institution like wuv - whether earned online or in person - meets rigorous quality standards.