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Georgian Court University Named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for Ninth Consecutive Year

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GCU is one of only five New Jersey colleges and universities to appear on the Transfer Honor Roll every year since 2018.

Georgian Court University (GCU) has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, earning national recognition as one of the country’s most transfer-friendly institutions for the ninth consecutive year. GCU is one of only five New Jersey colleges and universities to appear on the Transfer Honor Roll every year since 2018.

The Transfer Honor Roll recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate excellence in creating pathways that help community college transfer students successfully earn bachelor’s degrees. This year, Phi Theta Kappa recognized 275 institutions nationwide.

“Transfer students are an essential part of the Georgian Court community, making up 44% of our new students each year,” said Daniel Gallen, Associate Director for Transfer Recruitment. “They’ve already demonstrated the determination to continue their education, and our goal is to make that transition as seamless as possible. We’re proud to be recognized for the ninth consecutive year for creating an environment where transfer students can succeed.”

According to Phi Theta Kappa, institutions named to the Transfer Honor Roll are evaluated across five areas that influence transfer student success: transfer student outcomes, credit mobility and degree applicability, financial support, recruitment and admissions practices, and campus engagement and support.

“This recognition is about much more than transfer agreements,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Successful transfer happens when institutions intentionally design policies, practices, and campus cultures that help students thrive after they arrive. These colleges have demonstrated that transfer student success is not accidental. It is a strategic priority.”

Georgian Court has appeared on the Transfer Honor Roll annually since 2018. Those interested in transferring to Georgian Court can contact Daniel Gallen, Associate Director for Transfer Recruitment, at [email protected] or (732) 987-2768, or visit georgian.edu/admissions/transfer for more information.

Aerial view of GCU.

About Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University is a leading regional university that provides a transformative education, preparing students for ethical leadership and service in the Catholic Mercy tradition. Founded in 1908 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, the university has a historic special concern for women. In 2026, Newsweek named Georgian Court one of the top 50 colleges for women nationally in its inaugural America’s Best Colleges for Women rankings. The university is Central and South Jersey’s only Catholic university and offers a strong liberal arts core.

As a forward-thinking university that supports diversity and academic excellence, Georgian Court empowers more than 1,800 students of all faiths and backgrounds in 30+ undergraduate majors and 25+ graduate programs. The GCU Lions compete in 16 NCAA Division II sports in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). GCU has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for nine consecutive years, recognizing it as one of the most transfer-friendly institutions in the nation. High student retention and graduation rates make GCU a Top Performer on Social Mobility on U.S. News & World Report’s rankings, and in 2024, GCU was named one of the best Online Master’s Colleges in New Jersey.

The main campus is in Lakewood, New Jersey, on the picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, a National Historic Landmark. Georgian Court, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, also serves students through its Center for Professional Studies, and at other locations, including GCU at Brookdale, and through multiple online degree and certificate programs.