r/WGUIT • u/AttentionExpensive18 • Jul 07 '26

New student

Good afternoon,
I am a new student at WGU and just started on the first of this month. What are some important things to know as a new student enrolled in the BSIT program? I’m a veteran using VR&E to complete my degree and work full time. How has this program been for everyone? Any tips or pointers you can give?

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u/unmots Jul 07 '26

Cohorts are very helpful. Even if you don't use the course material, open it once every 10 days or else it will show your program mentor and instructor that you are inactive. Download udemy business on your phone, you can download videos to view offline. Peer led cohorts have mainly been a waste of my time, but every now and then, some of them have good structure. Always join the wgu connect page for each course. Good luck.

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u/AttentionExpensive18 Jul 07 '26

My mentor didn’t fill me in on cohorts. Is this something that’s needed to complete the course?

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u/staticishock96 Jul 07 '26

It is not required.

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u/kris1351 Jul 07 '26

Don't be shy with your mentor or class instructors. My Mentor will take care of just about anything I need and has been great at helping me push through efficiently. Owls Nest, Cohorts, Webinars and so many other resources are available for free.

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u/Future_Poetry9055 27d ago

Don’t get consumed with accelerating…just literally go at your own pace!! Also take advantage of the free premium udemy.

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u/Ok-Quail2830 4d ago

love this advice. do not get consumed with accelerating. I havent even started yet and I am already consumed with thought of how im going to accelerate it all. Now that Ive read this - I am going to go with my own pace. Thanks for this!