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Students should contact the academic unit directly for any program related questions.

Western Regional Graduate Program

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (WICHE) and provides a tuition rate of 150% of resident graduate tuition. WRGP/WICHE is intended for those who can prove residency in a qualified WRGP/WICHE state and who are admitted to an approved ASU program.

Application and deadlines

Download the WRGP/WICHE application.

WRGP/WICHE applications must be received by the below deadlines to be considered for the corresponding term.

Fall - June 1
Spring - November 1
Summer - April 1

WRGP/WICHE Application

Please note: Students pursuing concurrent programs may only apply if both programs have been approved. Online and doctoral programs are not eligible for WRGP/WICHE. Students must be admitted to an ASU approved program prior to submitting a WRGP/WICHE application. Student needs to have maintained residency in their home state for a minimum of two years.

Email applications to grad-gps@asu.edu.

Alaska
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
U.S. Pacific Territories and freely associated states

College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Downtown Phoenix campus)

The College of Liberal Art and Sciences (Tempe campus)

Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts – The Design School (Tempe campus)

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (Tempe campus)

Materials Science and Engineering, MS

New College (West Valley campus)

Public Service and Community Solutions (Downtown Campus)

Community Resources and Development, MS
Non-Profit Leadership and Management, MNLM
Social Work, MSW
- Advanced Standing – Policy, Administration and Community Practice Downtown and Tucson
- Advanced Standing - Advanced Generalist Yuma
- Advanced Standing – Direct Practice Downtown and Tucson
- Standard Program

School for the Future of Innovation in Society (Tempe Campus)

Science and Technology Policy, MSTP

FAQ

What is WRGP/WICHE?

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (WICHE) and provides a reduction in non-resident graduate tuition. WRGP/WICHE is intended for those who can prove residency in a qualified WRGP/WICHE state and are admitted to an approved program.

Are online programs eligible?

Online programs are not eligible for WRGP/WICHE.

Do I need to re-apply for WRGP every semester?

No, once you have been approved, you will remain approved throughout your program. If you change to a different program, you will no longer receive the WRGP tuition rate.

Do students in concurrent programs qualify for WRGP/WICHE?

Student pursuing concurrent programs may only apply if both programs are approved WRGP/WICHE programs. See the programs tab for the full list of approved programs.

Who do I contact for academic program questions?

Students should contact the academic unit directly for any program related questions. To find the contact information for an academic unit, click on the program link on the program tab. The department contact information is located at the bottom of the program page.

Can an RA or TA receive the WRGP/WICHE tuition rate?

Students cannot be a RA/TA and also receive the WRGP/WICHE tuition discount.

What happens if I miss the application deadline?

Applications received after the posted deadlines will be considered for the future term.

What happens after I submit my application to the Graduate College?

Applicants will be notified via email once applications have been evaluated and a decision has been made. Applications are reviewed once the posted deadline has passed. Early decisions are not granted.