Transcripts and Transfers

GENERAL TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY

Grand Canyon University generally accepts college level courses earned from regionally-accredited colleges and universities. All transfer students accepted to Grand Canyon University will receive an official transfer credit evaluation from the Office of the Registrar showing how the courses they completed at each previous school will transfer.

Evaluations will include the total number of credits accepted, as well as a course-by-course breakdown indicating how each class may be applied toward the University's graduation requirements.

ACCREDITATION

Transfer Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions, published by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, is used as a general guide in determining acceptability. For coursework to be accepted, the institution should be accredited by one of the following regional associations:

• MS - Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• NC - North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• NE - New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• NW - Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
• SA - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• WA - Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Credit earned at colleges and universities which are not regionally accredited is considered non-transferable.

GRADES

Transfer coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to be accepted for credit. Coursework completed without a letter grade (pass/fail basis) will be accepted for transfer credit if a passing credit was earned.

LIMITATIONS OF CREDIT

The University will recognize a maximum of 64 credit hours from regionally accredited community or junior colleges. Credit will be granted only for courses with grades of "C" or better. All credit will be considered lower division. See the section entitled "Direct Transfer Plan" for additional information regarding the acceptability of Associate Degrees earned at community colleges.

A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services is used as a resource in evaluating credit earned while serving in the armed forces. Four hours of physical education credit will be awarded upon submission of the DD-214. Other credit will be granted only for work in liberal arts areas. No technical credit will be accepted, and all work will be considered lower division. Credit will not be awarded if the student had earned 64 or more college credits prior to completion of the military training program.

A maximum of 16 hours technical credit earned at a regionally-accredited college or university will be accepted as general elective credit toward graduation.

The University will accept a combined total of no more than 64 hours of community college credit, technical credit, military service credit, and credit by testing (Advanced Placement, CLEP, etc.).

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Grand Canyon University offers some degree completion programs whose policies vary from those listed above. These programs are adult-oriented, professional development designed for individuals who are seeking to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. These programs are economically viable and delivered in a format designed to accommodate students' busy personal and professional schedules. The degrees currently available in this format are Applied Management, Christian Leadership, Organizational Sociology, Public Safety Administration and R.N. to B.S.N. These programs are ideal for the non-traditional student with 64-92 transferable hours. In addition, these programs allow the student to demonstrate prior learning in the non-traditional settings through the development of a portfolio. Course assignments allow the student to use his/her work environment as a laboratory for the application of knowledge and skills.

For more information, please call 602-589-2300 and ask to speak to the Professional Studies department.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

Grand Canyon University is determined to help you accomplish the goal of earning your degree. In fact, GCU has entered into several partnerships with other educational institutions allowing you the ability to seamlessly transfer your prior credit into a GCU degree program. This could be just what you’ve been looking for to help speed up your degree completion and help you reach those lofty career goals! Click below to see information on our current articulation agreements.

Maricopa Community College
San Diego Golf Academy

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