Transfer Students • Georgian Court University
Bring your credits.
Keep your momentum.
You've already started your college journey — let's help you finish it strong. Transferring in doesn't mean starting over. It means building on what you've already earned, in small classes where your professors actually know your name.
Key Dates
Rolling admission — but these dates help you plan.
Priority Application
Aug / Jan 1
Deposit Priority
May 1 / Jan 1
Decision Turnaround
2-4 Weeks
Open House for Prospective Students
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$0
application fee — no tests or essay required either
90
max transferable credits accepted
32%
first-generation college students
345
student-athletes, 16 NCAA D-II teams
Getting Started
Are you a transfer student?
We welcome transfers from both two-year and four-year institutions accredited by a recognized regional accreditor, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The line that matters: if you've earned 24 or more transferable college credits after finishing high school and before enrolling at GCU, you're a transfer applicant. Fewer than 24 credits? You'll apply through our First-Year Students path instead — and that's okay, we'll make sure you land in the right place.
See First-Year Students
Requirements
What you'll need.
2.0 GPA or Higher
A cumulative GPA of 2.0+ (4.0 scale) from your previous college(s), calculated across all institutions attended.
Official Transcripts
From every college you've attended — even if it's just one course.
Military Credit
Have military training or coursework? Send your official Joint Services transcript showing your ACE credit recommendations.
The Fine Print, Simplified
How your credits transfer.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| 90 credits max | Total transferable credits accepted, from any combination of institutions. |
| 75 from 2-year schools | No more than 75 of those 90 credits can come from a two-year institution. |
| 48-credit elective cap | No more than 48 credits can count as general electives, based on your major at the time of enrollment. |
| C or higher | Only courses where you earned a C or better transfer in. They count toward your program, but not toward your GCU GPA. |
| 30 credits at GCU | You'll complete a minimum of 30 credit hours here, with at least half of your major, minor, certificate, or certification requirements earned at GCU. |
| 120 credits to graduate | Same total as every GCU student — your transfer credits just get you there faster. |
Once you're admitted, the Office of the Registrar builds you a Preliminary Progress Chart — showing exactly which credits transferred (marked with a "T") and the grade you earned, so you know exactly where you stand from day one.
Built To Be Fair
Policies designed around transfer students, not against them.
IMPACT General Education & Block Transfer
Our IMPACT general education program is built to be equitable and generous to both community college and four-year transfers alike. If you've earned an associate degree with a 2.0+ GPA before enrolling, our Block Transfer Policy applies — your entire associate degree gen-ed program transfers in as a block toward GCU's general education requirements.
Coming from a NJ Community College?
Course equivalencies are listed at njtransfer.org, and if you're at Brookdale Community College or Ocean County College, we've built dedicated transfer pathway guides just for you.
Started an Associate Degree But Didn't Finish?
Under New Jersey's reverse transfer process, you may be able to complete that associate degree through your original community college even after enrolling at GCU.
Local? Even Better. — GCU Pathway
You've done the hard part.
Brookdale Community College and Ocean County College are both a short 30-minute drive away, with dedicated transfer pathway documents showing exactly how your associate degree courses map to a GCU bachelor's degree.
The Process
Five steps. No fee, no tests, no essay.
Send Your Application
We encourage applying by Aug 1 for fall / Jan 1 for spring — but we review applications after those dates too.
Submit Official Transcripts
From every college you've attended.
GCU Office of Admissions, 900 Lakewood Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701
We Calculate Your Admission CGPA
Based on all college-level coursework from every institution attended (developmental/skills courses below the 100 level don't count).
Confirm Your Spot
$250 nonrefundable deposit. Priority: May 1 fall / Jan 1 spring.
Meet Your Advisor & Register
Meet with your academic advisor or attend an admissions registration event before you register for classes.
Where You'll Study
Every transfer Lion lands in one of two schools.
School of Business, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences
Accounting • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Communication • Criminal Justice • Early Childhood Education • English • Finance • Graphic Design • History • Interdisciplinary Studies • Mathematics • Marketing • Psychology • Sport Management • Visual Art • and more
Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing & Wellness
Nursing (A.B.S.N., B.S.N., R.N. to B.S.N., DE-M.S.N.) • Social Work • Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports • Health Sciences • Health Profession Studies • and more
Most popular with transfer students: Nursing, Psychology, Business Administration, Education, and Social Work.
College Costs
A GCU education is more affordable than you think.
$16,500
maximum annual transfer merit scholarship, based on GPA
99%
of transfer students receive a scholarship
75–90
credits accepted — far more than most universities, so you pay for less
Why Transfer To GCU
Recognized for making transfer easy.
GCU is consistently named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll — one of just 123 colleges and universities nationally recognized for a supportive, smooth transfer transition.
Strong Outcomes
Our graduates earn $10,000 more than expected 10 years after graduation (College Scorecard).
Affordability
100% of full-time freshmen receive financial aid — most in the form of scholarships and grants.
Transfer-Friendly
Easy application, generous scholarships, and real flexibility in how your credits transfer.
Diversity
48% of GCU students are classified as socioeconomically diverse.
Values-Based Education
Learn and live our Mercy values of respect, justice, compassion, service, and integrity.
Campus & Location
A National Historic Landmark campus, minutes from the Jersey Shore and an hour from NYC and Philly.
Meet Your Counselor
Every prospective Lion gets a dedicated counselor — not a call center.
Daniel Gallen
