New admissions requirements (from a recent email): "WGU is changing the admissions requirements for the B.A. in Mathematics degree program, and these changes may affect you. Effective immediately, to be admitted into the B.A. in Mathematics program, you must have completed college-level Pre-Calculus or Calculus with a grade of C- or better. (We prefer a grade of B- or better.) From our ongoing research into student success, we have determined that students entering the B.A. in Mathematics need to have demonstrated strong college-level mathematics abilities in order to handle the rigors of this program. The mathematics in this program goes far beyond Calculus and is roughly equivalent to a mathematics major. Too often students are overly optimistic that they will be able to handle the coursework online, and when the challenges of the coursework and assessments become too great to handle, they drop. At WGU, we are focused on helping students learn, prosper, and, most importantly, graduate. When a student is unable to continue in the program and drops, the student is left with school loans and frustrated dreams. Making the correct admission decision before enrolling is the best approach to help you succeed and reach your professional goals. Upon request, we can also authorize return of your admissions application fee if you have already applied. If you have any questions, contact your Enrollment Counselor. Best regards, Patrick Partridge Vice President of Enrollment Western Governors University"
I think this is admirable. It shows a commitment to actually helping students, rather than a "take the money and run" approach.
