Grand Canyon University Transfer Credits

At Grand Canyon University (GCU), we are committed to making the process of transferring colleges as easy as possible. To help you understand the college transfer process, we have prepared informative guides and transfer documents so that you know what you know how your credits may transfer and what degrees may complement your other degrees or credits.

Find out how your previous college credits and military experience will transfer to GCU with our Lopes Unofficial Credit Evaluation. This complimentary service was created to help you estimate your GCU transfer credits and how quickly you can earn your degree at GCU.

Our university counselor will review all previous college transcripts to determine how those credits may transfer to your desired program. All credits evaluated must meet the requirements of the degree and satisfy specific course requirements in order to be transferred toward the degree program.

Please review these helpful tips and suggestions for completing the pre-evaluation process.

• Be sure to list all previous institutions within the template and complete each required field.
• Please attach transcripts from each institution attended, and make sure that each transcript is visible.
• Make sure the unofficial transcripts include course names, as GCU cannot evaluate based off of course prefixes and numbers.
• GCU will evaluate courses with an earned letter grade. GCU cannot evaluate pass/fail or satisfactory (S) grades. Undergraduate courses are transferable with a grade of C or better. Graduate courses are transferable with a grade of B or better.

To submit a request for a pre-evaluation, please fill out and submit the following form.

If you have taken coursework from other colleges and universities, you may be able to transfer credits to the degree you are pursuing at GCU.

GCU strives to make the process of earning your undergraduate degree simple. To provide guidance and assistance, GCU has developed college transfer policies that are helpful to know and use throughout the transfer process. You may transfer a total of 30 credits from alternative transfer credit options, including national exams, GCU-approved certificates and the Lifelong Learning Assessment (LLA).

To read more about GCU's college transfer policies, browse the University Policy Handbook.

National exams offer you a way to demonstrate mastery of course content, without sitting through the class. You can earn up to 30 GCU transfer credits toward your bachelor’s degree through these tests.

The Lifelong Learning Assessment (LLA) provides you with an opportunity to earn GCU transfer credits based on work and life experiences. Learn more about the LLA and how you can earn credits.

The need for highly qualified nurses continues to rise, making it imperative that students like you who are pursuing an advanced nursing education have a direct path to their degree. GCU works with community colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) to provide students who already have a bachelor’s degree a more efficient, less costly way to obtain their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree through the Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Pathway (NCEP).

Concurrent enrollment can help you obtain your BSN or MSN, which may be attractive to hospitals and clinics that are interested in maintaining Magnet status.

This concurrent enrollment pathway helps prepare you to earn one of the following degrees:

1. You are enrolled in MaricopaNursing's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing degree program
2. Have a GPA of 3.0 or more in all MaricopaNursing courses
3. You have completed all MaricopaNursing and GCU prerequisite requirements
4. You want to earn your MSN at GCU
5. You have a bachelor's degree in another field
6. You have attended a NCEP information session, followed by an application session

If you are an AAS student who already has a bachelor’s degree, you can enroll in the NCEP while still completing your community college education. This gives you a more efficient pathway to your MSN degree and could save you on tuition costs.

• Obtain a degree that employers are looking for. A 2020 AACN survey revealed that more than 82% of healthcare employers strongly prefer hiring graduates with at least a BSN.¹
• Learn core competencies of a bachelor's-prepared nurse. ²
• Save money! You will receive a significant tuition reduction on your MSN-bridge courses while enrolled in the concurrent enrollment pathway. Once you graduate, you will receive a Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) alumni tuition discount on your MSN program.
• Save time by focusing on coursework related to BSN core competencies rather than electives and foundational courses.

To learn more about the concurrent enrollment pathway, fill out this form and a university counselor will be in touch.