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91̽»¨â€™s Onward with Learning (OWL) Transfer Program

Overview

OWL is a transfer program between Western Governors University and several community colleges across the country. This partnership provides seamless academic pathways for students to complete their associate degree and guarantees admission into specific majors at 91̽»¨ to promote timely bachelor's degree graduation.

OWL focuses on early engagement and preparation to ensure students are ready to succeed at 91̽»¨ when they enroll. By opting into the OWL program, you will receive regular communication from 91̽»¨ that will support you in your pursuit of an associate degree.

Who is the OWL Program For?

The OWL program is for current community college students who have at least 2 semesters remaining in community college. See a list of community colleges that participate.

OWL Benefits

Students who enroll in the OWL program will:

  • Receive regular communication from 91̽»¨ during their time at community college
  • Connect with an Enrollment Specialist 
  • Seamless transfer articulation pathways to maximize transfer credits
  • Guaranteed transfer with an associate degree into select 91̽»¨ bachelor degree programs (see admissions requirements for programs)
  • Access to 91̽»¨ OWL Transfer Scholarship for all student who opt into the OWL program via our landing page and graduate with their associate degree prior to transfer. *Scholarship award is based on the availability of funds

Guaranteed Admission to a 91̽»¨ Bachelor's Degree Program

If you’re pursuing an associate degree, 91̽»¨ could be the perfect next step for you in your educational journey. The 91̽»¨ OWL program offers guaranteed admission to 91̽»¨ when you transfer a qualifying associate degree into one of the following 91̽»¨ programs:

How It Works: 

91̽»¨'s OWL program provides transfer pathways that help students maximize transfer credits from their associate degree for a seamless transition to 91̽»¨. Credit application and remaining degree requirements are identified within each articulation pathway. With 91̽»¨'s competency-based education model, students may be able to complete their bachelor's degree in as little as 18 months, depending on their pace and mastery of course material.

Sign Up Today to Opt Into the OWL Program

By completing this form, you are agreeing to join the OWL Transfer Program and receive weekly email communications from 91̽»¨ to support you in your goal of transferring to a four-year university.

Participating Institutions:

Click on the link below to assist you in selecting the courses that will maximize your transfer credits to 91̽»¨. By following these pathways, you will increase your transfer credits while decreasing the time to complete your bachelor’s degree and the cost.

Arizona

Florida

Idaho

Illinois






Indiana

Iowa

Missouri

Texas

Utah

Washington

If your community college is not on this transfer list, you still have options to transfer courses or a degree to 91̽»¨. Learn more about transfer options. 

OWL FAQs

By enrolling in OWL, students will have a seamless transition to 91̽»¨. Degree pathways were designed to ensure that courses completed for their associate degree will apply towards a 91̽»¨ bachelor's degree. The OWL program gives students a direct, efficient pathway from community college to 91̽»¨.

If you are enrolled, or plan to enroll, at one of our OWL partner community colleges and plan to earn your bachelor’s degree in one of the degree programs listed on this page, then you are eligible to enroll in the OWL program once you are enrolled at the community college.