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This is it.
This is where the rest of your life starts.
By applying to GCU, you're moving one step closer toward becoming the ultimate you. There's nothing holding you back — just fill in a few blanks, hit send, and think about how amazing tomorrow can be.
No Application Fee • No Test Scores Required
Joint Base MDL Applicants
For the JBMDL community.
For members of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community — including active-duty service members, veterans, spouses, dependents, and DoD civilian employees and contractors — interested in taking GCU classes at the JBMDL Education & Training Center.
As a Yellow Ribbon institution, Georgian Court is proud to support the men and women serving at JBMDL, providing a high-quality educational experience on base and within your local communities. GCU is one of the most transfer-friendly universities in New Jersey — no matter where your college journey begins, we'll build an academic pathway aimed at getting you to your degree efficiently.
- The GCU Application — select JBMDL Application after clicking through
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Consult with Base Education to obtain TA authorization
First-Year Students
Never attended college?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, all year — but we encourage you to apply by our priority dates for the best shot at housing and full course registration. If you're a current high school senior or a recent graduate who hasn't started college yet, you'll hear from us within a few weeks of a complete file.
- A Common Application
- Your official high school transcript
- Letter(s) of recommendation
Nov 15
Priority round 1
Dec 15
Priority round 2
Jan 15
Priority round 3
Transfer, Returning, or New Seminary
Attended any college before? You're a transfer applicant.
Georgian Court welcomes hundreds of transfer students each year — we've been named to Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll multiple times. No matter where your college journey started, we'll work with you to determine how many credits transfer and build an academic plan aimed at getting you to your degree as efficiently as possible. This path also covers returning GCU students and those entering New Seminary.
- The GCU Application
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
Accelerated B.S.N. Applicants
Already have a bachelor's degree?
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A.B.S.N.) program enrolls new cohorts twice a year — Fall Semester and Spring Semester. Seats are limited, so apply as soon as you can. Session Spring 2027 Application is open, deadline to apply will be November 23rd, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Prerequisites — complete before your start date, B- or better, first attempted grade counted (any course with a lab must be within 10 years of your start date). Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.2.
| Course | Didactic Hrs | Lab/Clinical Cr. | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human A&P I (with lab) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Human A&P II (with lab) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Microbiology (with lab) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Statistics (incl. inferential) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Chemistry (with lab) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Developmental Psychology (preferred) | 3 | - | 3 |
- Georgian Court University A.B.S.N. Application
- Official college transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
- Résumé
- Interview, scheduled once your application and documents are reviewed
Questions? Contact Tyler Jones in the Office of Admissions — [email protected] • 732-987-2797.
Graduate Applicants
Already have a bachelor's degree?
- A completed and signed application
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Check with your specific program for any additional required documents
Non-Matriculating Applicants
Just here for individual courses?
For students taking individual courses only — Course Ahead, Step Ahead, visiting students, or personal enrichment. Non-matriculating status lets you register for individual courses while still accessing GCU's supportive learning environment, without enrolling in a degree program.
International Applicants
Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
Georgian Court welcomes international students from around the world to enrich our diverse, inclusive campus community — strong academic programs, personalized support, and a campus experience built for your success, in and out of the classroom.
- A Common Application
- Proof of English proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo — GCU's institution code is 2274)
- Official secondary school transcripts, in English, with copies of diplomas
- Two written letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
Transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must be in English and evaluated course-by-course by a NACES-member credential evaluation service, sent directly to Georgian Court.
Have Questions?
Contact us.
Georgian Court University • 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: 732-987-2700
[email protected]
Graduate & Continuing Education
Phone: 732-987-2770
[email protected]
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