Graduate Students • Georgian Court University
Advance your career.
On your terms.
Whether you're headed toward a master's, a doctorate, or a graduate certificate, Georgian Court gives you the flexibility to keep working, keep living your life, and still get where you're going — with faculty who treat you like a colleague, not a number.
20+
graduate degree & certificate programs
$858
per-credit tuition, most master's programs
$300
a month, graduate assistantship stipend + tuition remission
12:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Getting Started
What you'll need to apply.
- An official transcript showing you've earned a bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) from an accredited college or university
- Any program-specific requirements — these vary by program, so check your program page for details like required GPA, letters of recommendation, interviews, or prerequisite coursework
When To Apply
Mostly rolling — a few programs run on their own cycle.
Most GCU graduate programs accept applications on a rolling, year-round basis — apply whenever it works for you. A few run on a fixed fall-only admission cycle instead:
| Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | April 30 before the fall semester you'd like to start; late applications considered conditionally, based on space |
| Psy.D. in School Psychology (incl. Advanced Standing) | Materials due Feb 1; interviews Feb/Mar; decisions delivered before the April 15 APA/NASP commitment deadline |
| M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis | Also fall-only admission — specific deadline to be confirmed |
Always check your specific program page to confirm which timeline applies to you.
The Process
Four steps to get started.
Apply + Transcript
Submit your application along with your official bachelor's degree transcript.
Program-Specific Steps
Interviews, essays, recommendation letters, or prerequisite documentation, depending on your program.
Confirm Your Spot
$250 nonrefundable deposit. Priority: Aug 1 fall / Jan 1 spring.
Meet Your Advisor & Register
Meet with your advisor or attend an admissions registration event before you register.
Not Ready To Commit To A Full Program?
Two ways to get started without full commitment.
Try Before You Matriculate
Enroll as a non-matriculating student and take up to 6 credits to explore before committing to a full program. Those credits may later count toward your degree if you decide to matriculate.
Graduate Assistantships
Work on campus while you study — assistantships offer a $300/month stipend plus tuition remission for up to 18 credits. Positions are first-come, first-served, so it pays to ask early. Contact the Library (Room 107) to learn more.
Where You'll Study
20+ programs, across two schools.
School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences
M.B.A. and business graduate certificate; Ed.D. in Educational Leadership; M.A./certificate programs in Administration & Leadership, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Instructional Endorsement; M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication; M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis; M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; School Psychology (M.A./C.A.G.S. and Psy.D.); and graduate certificates in Theology and Mercy Spirituality.
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Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing & Wellness
M.A. in Integrative Health; Direct-Entry M.S.N.; M.S.N. in Informatics, Innovation & Technology; and M.S.W. in Social Work.
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Invest In Your Future
2026–2027 graduate tuition, per credit.
| Program | Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Most master's degree programs, certificates, and Ed.D. | $858 |
| M.A./certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology | $1,016 |
| Direct-Entry M.S.N. | $1,016 |
| Psy.D. | $1,122 |
| Mercy Spirituality Certificate | $429 |
Tuition is shown per credit since full annual cost varies by program length and credit load — your actual cost depends on your specific program and pace. A Comprehensive Fee applies each semester on top of tuition.
Meet Your Counselor
Every prospective Lion gets a dedicated counselor — not a call center.
Maria Colon
Dr. Stephanie Gibbs-Emenaka
Maureen Kotusky
Kaitlyn Mulrane
BELONG. BELIEVE. BECOME.
Your career, advanced.
Whatever program fits your goals and your schedule, there's a place for you at Georgian Court.
