Case Study: Western Governors University achieves significant portal speed and seamless authentication with Ping Identity

Western Governors University Takes Higher Education Higher

Western Governors University (WGU) is an online, accredited nonprofit serving mainly working adults with competency‑based bachelor’s and master’s programs. Facing an aging OpenSSO setup that couldn’t keep pace with modern authentication needs, WGU needed a more reliable, standards‑based identity solution to let students and staff access campus systems quickly and securely.

WGU transitioned smoothly and rapidly to a modern identity platform that supports SAML and OAuth, enabling quick, seamless authentication on and off campus. The change delivered a noticeable jump in student‑portal speed and performance, simplified day‑to‑day administration, and a more responsive experience for users.

Western Governors University

Lamont Peterson

Access and Operations