THE MERCY UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Office of Admissions 900 Lakewood Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697 732.987.2700 or 800.458.8422, ext. 2700 admissions@georgian.edu georgian.edu
NEXT STEPS • Submit an application online at georgian.edu/apply or in person during a campus visit. Acceptances are on a rolling basis, so the sooner you apply, the sooner you can have a decision! • Students with 24 or more transferable credits need to submit transcripts from each college attended. • Students with fewer than 24 credits must submit a high school transcript and their SAT/ACT test scores in addition to their college transcripts. • Visit! Join us for an individual campus visit or attend one of our Transfer Nights to get information, apply, get an instant decision on your application, deposit, or register for classes.
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FINANCIAL AID Our personal admissions process extends to financial aid too. All transfer students are automatically reviewed for an academic merit scholarship based on their cumulative GPA. Additional scholarships include the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship. When you submit a FAFSA, be sure to include GCU’s school code: 002608. We’re committed to making your education as affordable as possible. THE MERCY UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
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the Roman Catholic tradition. The university, which maintains an historic special concern for women, offers a curriculum that is broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to prepare you for a career or graduate study. Our professors cherish every individual. They get to know you. Help you find
2,458 TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION
your unique gift. Nurture it. And after graduation, you will leave GCU prepared, confident, and ready for a remarkable life. GCU prepares you for more than an exceptional
Georgian Court University has a definite sense of place. You can feel it and see it from the moment you drive on campus. It is here that you can expand possibility. It is here that you’ll discover your gifts and learn how to use them as an engaged citizen of the world. GCU is a place where you will succeed, whether you choose to major in the liberal arts, the sciences, or any of our 30+ majors. Where you can participate in more than 60 honor societies and clubs or start your own. Where you can see life differently through others’ eyes during a study abroad experience or by participating in dozens of service learning opportunities. Where faculty and staff share an uncompromised dedication to teaching and mentoring you.
#GCUPRIDE You’ve already made a smart choice in selecting GCU, one of the most transferfriendly universities in New Jersey. Generally, you may transfer up to 90 credits from regionally accredited institutions and no more than 75 credits from two-year institutions, with
career. GCU prepares you to make a difference for humanity.
OF FACULTY HAVE DOCTORAL DEGREES
POINTS OF PRIDE • 2018 U.S. News & World Report “Best Regional Colleges/Universities (North)”
a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher (minimum
• 2018 Catholic College of Distinction
3.0 for nursing). Georgian Court also
• 2018 College of Distinction for Business, Education, and Nursing
has agreements with many New Jersey make the transfer process easier and help
• Strive for College College Partner: First-Generation College Students since 2015
you transfer the maximum number of credits.
• 2018 Money Magazine “Best College for Your Money”
community colleges that are designed to
It’s a place where the Mercy core values of integrity, just words on signs. It’s a place that stays with you long after you graduate and leave with a powerful sense of purpose and a determination to change our world.
Georgian Court University— make it your place.
28% MALE
OF GRADUATES ARE IN JOBS OR GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
75%
TRANSFER GRADUATION RATE vs. NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 57%
72%
FEMALE
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
APPLY You like what you see—and we think you are going to be a great fit—so what are you waiting for? Apply now and take advantage of everything GCU has to offer! Take the first step.
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TRANSFER NIGHTS PER YEAR FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
90% OF SENIORS COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP, FIELD EXPERIENCE, OR PRACTICUM
97%
OF FULL-TIME, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
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• 2018 Abound: Top Degrees for Adult Undergrads • 2018 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
respect, compassion, service, and justice are not
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FAST FACTS UNDERGRADUATE
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experience a comprehensive liberal arts education in
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COUNTRIES VISITED FOR GLOBAL STUDY/SERVICE IN 2018
VOLUNTEER HOURS PERFORMED
NCAA DIVISION II & CACC ATHLETIC TEAMS
1HR FROM NYC AND PHILLY
GRADUATE
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At GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY, you will
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HELPFUL LINKS
• Accounting* • American Studies • Anthropology • Applied Arts & Sciences* • Art & Visual Studies* • Biochemistry* • Biology* • Business Administration* • Chemistry* •C linical Laboratory Sciences* • Coaching •C omputer Information Systems • Criminal Justice* • Cyber Crime • Dance* • Dance Therapy • Digital Communication* • Digital Design* • Economics • Education* • English* •E xercise Science, Wellness & Sports* • Finance* • Gerontology • Global Justice & Society • Graphic Design •G raphic Design & Multimedia* •H ealth Information Management* •H ealth Profession Studies* •H ealth Sciences* • History*
• Administration and Leadership (Education) • Applied Behavior Analysis • Business Administration • Clinical Mental Health Counseling • Criminal Justice & Human Rights • Education
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Integrative Health Interdisciplinary Studies* International Area Studies Latina/o & Caribbean Studies Latino Business Studies* Law Enforcement & Corrections Management* Marketing* Mathematics* Medical Imaging Sciences* Natural Sciences* Nursing* Politics, Law & History Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology* Psychology* Religious Studies* Social Media Marketing Social Work* Spanish* Sports Management Studio Art Sustainability The USA & The World Visual Art* Women’s Studies Writing *Majors offered!
• Education–School Counselor • Holistic Health Studies • Instructional Technology • School Psychology
(M.A., CAGS & Psy.D.)
• Theology
GEORGIAN COURT OFFERED AN INVITING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. I FOUND IT MORE WELCOMING, MORE TRANSFER FRIENDLY, AND MORE SUPPORTIVE THAN ANY OF THE OTHER SCHOOLS I WAS CONSIDERING, AND GCU BECAME MY FIRST CHOICE. I AM VERY HAPPY THAT ALL MY CREDITS TRANSFERRED AND THAT PROGRAMS LIKE EMERGING LEADERS MAKE TRANSFER STUDENTS FEEL WELCOME. D EANE HEINZ ER ’21
Major: Biology
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