Transferring to GCU
Welcome to the College Transfer Center, a hub for students transferring to GCU. Whether you attended a community college or a university, we are here to assist you in evaluating and anticipating your transfer opportunities and needs.
Get a Personalized Transfer Plan in 3 Steps
We understand that transferring colleges can be a tricky process. To help you get started, follow the three steps below for your own personalized transfer plan to GCU. Visit our Admission Requirements page for further information and resources on admission into GCU.
First, it is important to determine how many credits will join you on your new educational journey. We’ve made this process easy through our Lopes Unofficial Credit Evaluation tool. Just plug in your previous college courses and the tool displays how many units qualify as transfer credits toward your chosen degree program at GCU. This no-cost service is a convenient way to evaluate your progress toward the 120 semester credits required for a bachelor’s degree.
Submitting your transcripts is the next step in the application process. Our Transfer Course Search tool allows you to enter your college transcripts and find out how many credits will count toward your degree at GCU.
All credits evaluated must meet the requirements of the degree and satisfy specific course requirements in order to be transferred toward the degree program.
As you make your transition to GCU, our transfer specialists will review all your information, provide answers to your questions and walk you through every stage of the application process.
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Why Transfer to GCU
GCU is a transfer-friendly university with ten colleges and over 335 academic program offerings as of September 2023. As a private university, GCU's in-state and out-of-state tuition are the same per our commitment to delivering an affordable and transformative higher education to all students.
As a transfer student, we invite you to explore our scholarship and military programs that may provide additional assistance as you pursue your academic goals at GCU.
We encourage you to use our complimentary transfer credit services and visit our beautiful campus in Phoenix so you can make the best decision for the next step in your education.
GCU’s Progressive Transfer Policy
The university employs a bulk transfer process for the transfer of doctoral credits from the same type of degree (e.g., EdD, PhD, etc.) and the same type of content (e.g., Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, etc.). Learn more about how your credits may transfer with GCU’s progressive transfer policy.
Still on the fence? Get answers to commonly asked questions by many transfer students. For further questions, complete the form on this page to connect with a transfer specialist.
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