Transferring to GCU
Transferring to GCU
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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.
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.
Transfer resources at GCU include:
Transfer Course Search Tool
Input classes you’ve already taken to see if credits earned from previous schools and courses might transfer to GCU.
Community College Degree Transfer
Get an estimated degree plan that shows how your two-year community college degree would apply toward a bachelor’s degree at GCU.
Transferring College Credits
Learn more about GCU's transfer credit policies and how we provide personalized support as you explore your degree offerings.
Transfer by College
GCU has articulation agreements with a wide variety of academic institutions to make sure you get the most from your college transfer.
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.
Do college credits expire?
How hard is it to transfer colleges?
How many credits are needed for a bachelor’s degree?
How do I get my college transcripts?
How many credits do I need in order to transfer in?
When can I transfer in?
Will credits earned from military school transfer?
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.
GCU is a transfer-friendly university with ten colleges and over 349 academic program offerings as of September 2024. 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.
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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.
Complete the Lopes Unofficial Credit Evaluation Form
Submit Your Transcript
Talk to a Transfer Specialist
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.
GCU offers generous scholarship opportunities for transfer students, including grants for priority registration and honors students. Find out which scholarships you may qualify for.
GCU is proud to offer servicemen, servicewomen and Veterans the option to transfer up to 30 college credits from military training and experience. Learn more about how you can pursue your degree from a military-friendly university.
As a transfer student, we invite you to Discover GCU, where you can visit our campus and learn everything about GCU firsthand. Experience our supportive community, vibrant student life and quality academics.