Grand Canyon University (GCU) - Phoenix,Arizona

For admission consideration, Grand Canyon University (GCU) welcomes applicants 16 years old and older.There is no statement of faith or religious affiliation is required of prospective students, with the exception of majors in the College of Theology even though GCU seeks to integrate Christian faith and practice into all aspects of campus life.Admission requirements will differ on the basis of degree level, program, and modality.

Admission Process for Online Students at Grand Canyon University

The candidates seeking for online admissions can be guided by the University counselor through the online admissions process.

The candidates who are new or returning may apply online or request entrance into a new program or modality by following the steps shown below:

Step 1: By filling out the form with information about their desired degree program and modality, candidates should start the college admission process.

Step 2: Candidates have to request transcripts from each educational institution which he/she have attended. Official transcripts may be emailed, faxed or hand-delivered by the applicant.

Step 3:  If the candidates are seeking for financial aid, should visit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website for more information.

Step 4: Once the application has been submitted by the candidate, the university counselor will contact them directly to discuss their next steps.

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

Applicants interested in attending GCU direct start should meet any one of the following requirements:

• Candidates should have passed high school graduate with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above

• Candidates should have scored high school graduate with qualifying college entrance exam score as

1. ACT: 19

2. SAT (math and reading only) on a 2400 point scale: 1380 OR on a 1600 point scale: 1000

• Should have GED and transcript of all credit-bearing coursework

1. 2014 Series and later: Cumulative score of 680 or above

2. 2002-2013 Series: Cumulative score of 3000 or above

3. 2002 Series and previous: Cumulative score of 258 or above

Students seeking entry into GCU’s undergraduate degree programs as Transfer Students should meet any one of the following admission requirements:

• 25-90 transferable college credits:  should have completed post-secondary (college) transcripts with an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above

• 6-24 transferable college credits:  should have completed post-secondary (college) transcripts with an unweighted GPA of 2.75 or above

• 1-5 transferable college credits: as per the admission requirements for high school students

• Candidates should have achieved Bachelor’s degree with an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above

 Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs

• If the candidates have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU) with a 2.8 GPA or higher, then GCU will accept them for Graduate admissions
• If the candidates do not meet the GPA requirement, they may be eligible for admission with a graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college or program and passing test scores as mentioned:

1. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, early to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011.

Admission Requirements for Doctoral Programs

Doctoral applicants wanting to pursue higher levels of achievement in learning and research can apply at GCU by meeting one of the following criteria:

• The candidates should have earned a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher

• Candidates with a GPA less than 3.4 will also be accepted with some specifications

• Candidates should have earned a master's from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher

• Candidates with a GPA of 3.0 - 3.39 will also be accepted with some specifications. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted

Candidates applying for admission into GCU's Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education program should have obtained undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in education prior to consideration.Candidates seeking admission into GCU's Doctor of Business Administration should have an MBA or Graduate degree with fundamental courses in accounting, finance, and statistics with a minimum of 3.0 CGPA or passing grade. Prior to enrolling in the doctoral program, graduate level courses can be taken by the candidates.

Candidates seeking admission into GCU's Doctor of Philosophy must have taken a statistics or research course with statistic fundamentals and received a C grade or passing grade. Prior to enrolling in the doctoral program, graduate level courses can be taken by the candidates.Candidates seeking admission into GCU's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) should hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a CCNE, NLNAC or ACEN accredited program and possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN). The candidates must also have taken a statistics course and received a C grade or passing grade.

Admissions For Military Students

• To assist in determining if GCU is the right fit for their education goals, Grand Canyon University (GCU) recommends all military students have a pre-evaluation of previous college and military experience

• GCU help students to make transferring military credits to a college degree as easy as possible

• The candidates should have earned potential college credits through military training and experience that has been evaluated by the ACE as a military student

• A military university counselor can help the candidates determine how to transfer military training to college credits so that they can maximize their experience. They can also assist candidates in obtaining unofficial copies of college transcripts from all previous schools and universities as well as military service transcripts

The candidates can transfer a total of 60 credits from military training as a military student, which can be evaluated from the following military service transcripts:

• Army/Navy/Marines/Coast Guard - A Joint Service Transcript (JST). All veterans should submit a DD214 for evaluation always

• Air Force - Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts can be obtained at their official website Veterans separated prior to 1950 should submit a DD214 for evaluation

• If the candidates are unable to obtain military transcripts, they can submit a DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for evaluation of college credit. All credits evaluated should meet the requirements of the degree and satisfy the specific course requirements in order to be transferred towards the degree program