Degree path guidance for new dad

[Merlin]

Will TESU accept WGU credits?

I'm on Visa. If my Visa is not extended, I can't continue with WGU.

I am currently taking alternate credits based on common courses between WGU & TESU.

I'm more interested in WGU but my situation is volatile due Visa.

Yes. Or at least, I don't see why not. WGU is a regionally accredited university.

It sounds like you're already hedging your bets by taking common courses between the two schools. I don't know how closely the WGU BSIT and the TESU BS with IT AOS align, but that should work as long as there are enough overlapping courses. At some point, you'll need to pull the trigger on one over the other. An additional rub is that TESU and WGU have a different approach to how they do Gen Eds. TESU requires 60 GE credits while WGU requires less GE credits and a lot more degree-focused credits. So you may eventually have trouble where the two diverge.

I assume your plan is to start at WGU and then if your Visa doesn't get renewed to transfer to TESU? That is a good plan, but keep in mind that you can complete an entire degree at WGU in a single term if you're diligent. Particularly if you transfer in as many credits ahead of time as possible. WGU may not allow you to enroll (or continue) as a student at the school if your Visa doesn't get renewed, but if you're already enrolled and have started your term, I am sure they will allow you to finish the term before they boot you. So if you're quick, you should still be able to complete a degree with WGU even if your Visa is not extended.