"Grand Canyon University offers a fantastic online program. The workload is not overbearing and can easily be completed while working full-time. I was specifically impressed with the ability to obtain a student teaching site within my preferences. The placement specialist asked for a list of three schools in my area that I would be interested. She secured a placement at my second choice. She was very helpful in working with me to meet my preferences. I am very happy with my overall experience at Grand Canyon."

Trista Trabue

Reviewed: 8/14/2013
Degree: Social Sciences
Graduation Year: 2016

"I love that I am able to further my education online, but I really wish I was able to attend the campus traditionally."

Isaiah Norris

Reviewed: 8/13/2013
Degree: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2014

"I have found their grad program to be just what I needed."

Sha-raya Harris

Reviewed: 8/13/2013
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2016

"The GCU graduate program is completely online which allows me to be anywhere and complete my master's degree. They also provide assistance when you reach the practicum portion to help you find a licensed psychologist in your area so you do not have to travel. The cost of the program is a little expensive but well worth the cost."

Jennifer Washum

Reviewed: 8/10/2013
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2014

"The pros definitely are the interaction and relationships of students. Each student learns form one another and is required to respond to each other's posts, leaving each student an opportunity to learn and grow from others, which is one of the biggest parts of learning in my opinion. However, teacher interaction or standards for word aren't always challenging or what I felt a graduate program level standard should be. Sometimes it just felt too easy."

Mariela Arredondo

Reviewed: 8/6/2013
Degree: Elementary Education
Graduation Year: 2015

"Grand Canyon is an excellent university because I am able to be a full time employee, mother and a full time student as well. I will be able to reach my dream of becoming a Special Education teacher at the same time doing my normal life. I feel very supported by the university staff as they are always willing to help and guide me in the right direction. The instructors are awesome an the lessons are well planned and right at target with my degree program. I have nothing to say but good things about Grand Canyon University and I am so glad I picked them to continue with my education. If someone is interested or has the passion to pursue their dream of obtaining a bachelor degree, Grand Canyon University is the right choice."

Lisa Diaz

Reviewed: 8/5/2013
Degree: Accounting
Graduation Year: 2015

"The pros are accessibility of program and odds of completion. Drawbacks are access to internships and scholarships is minimal."

Melonie Smith-Williams

Reviewed: 8/3/2013
Degree: Secondary Education
Graduation Year: 2011

"Completing a Master of Art in Teaching was very beneficial to me because I expanded my knowledge base significantly and was also better at my "craft"; which is teaching. I learnt new and current teaching strategies and methodologies which I was able to share with my colleagues. It was a very time consuming program, but through hard work and dedication I completed it within 14 months. There were a few challenges which i had to deal with; as it relates to the availability of research materials and the fact that most of the text were in the e format, so during the hurricane season it was difficult to get access if there was a power outage, strong winds or even a hurricane."

Crystal Kapuscinski

Reviewed: 8/1/2013
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2015

"This program is excellent for those whom are working full time. There are alot of paper and discussion board posts but no tests or finals which is awesome! I havent enjoyed some of the teachers, some seemed lazy others seemed snooty. None seemed to be on track and very educated. But its all about self teaching yourself"

Karen Pophin

Reviewed: 7/31/2013
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2015

"I do not attend ground classes, so questions about the campus do not apply to me. My experience at Grand Canyon University has been invaluable. I have learned so much and stretched my knowledge beyond what I had imagined."

Katrina Clark

Reviewed: 7/26/2013
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2013

"The pros of my graduate program, that it is designed for the full time working individual, very computer friendly, and staff is mostly supportive. The cons of the program include, the time difference of the school, reaching the advisor sometimes can be a challenge, and the documentation of how financial aid is divided can be confusing."

Jeneen Gabriel

Reviewed: 7/23/2013
Degree: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2013

"Tell us about your college experience.My financial advisor never was around, she filed the paper work wrong so I did not get my loan, now the school will not give me my diploma or transcript until I pay them over 954 dollars for their mistake.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?No, I was told that I would not need a GRE and that My degree would be good anywhere. Not so, I can not get my doctorate in psychology the degree is not any good.What advice can you offer other students?Don't Attend Grand Canyon University."

Kristy Clark

Reviewed: 7/19/2013
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2014

"Grand Canyon university is very clear and consice when your attend each individual course. The classes are very organized, all the materials you need are either sent to you via email or they are within the class portal. You have 8 week to complete each course and discussions & assignments are due the same time every week so that you don't get confused or forget to do homework. The discussion are great because they relate to the readings for the week and they also have research and personal input that is including in them. Which makes the discussions really interesting. The advisors are very great with communicating with you, calling and checking in with you for documents, classes and financial obligations you have and they are quick to call you back. You also have access to your professors through email and phone. I just really enjoy the steadiness yet clarity at this university. It was the best decision by far that I have made in order to further pursue my career in education!!!! I would recommend this Grand Canyon University to anyone who has a bust schedule and are wanting to further their education!!!"

Anna Dalley

Reviewed: 7/17/2013
Degree: Educational Leadership
Graduation Year: 2017

"The best pro is that it is an online college allowing me flexibility to work full time, work part-time, and attend the graduate program full-time. I would like greater academic challenges and opportunities to take classes concurrently; however, the program is designed to be successive, therefore, each class builds upon the last eliminating the option to take multiple classes simultaneously."

Eric Smith

Reviewed: 7/12/2013
Degree: Elementary Education
Graduation Year: 2015

"The staff at GCU is great. They are very supportive and give lots of encouraging feed back. So far my experiance has been great."

Reviewed: 7/9/2013
Degree: Liberal Studies
Graduation Year: 2013

"As they will tell you during you "College 101 Class" for your program, you will get out of it what you put into it. You can do the minimum or you can go above and beyond. I was fortunate and all my instructors were great and very involved with the class they taught. However, be aware that if the online platform they use goofs up they may not want to review your grade. We used "LoudCloud" and the quiz feature crapped out during the final of one of my classes. This caused several people in the class to get a lower grade than they deserved in the class. Unless you can prove a miscalculation of the score on the test or discrimination, they will not take into consideration that the online platform caused the issues and you are stuck with a grade that is lower than you deserve. Appeal as you might, they will not hear you."

Richelle Marshal

Reviewed: 7/7/2013
Degree: Business
Graduation Year: 2013

"It provided a rigorous program that provided me with the skills and knowledge needed to go out into the workforce. It did not provide enough career support upon graduation."

LuAnn Joseph

Reviewed: 7/7/2013
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2014

"I love that I take one class at a time and that in each class the teacher logs in and participates nearly everyday. I like that the online program requires the student to participate in discussions and turn in assignments on specific days each week so the work can never pile up. The support from the teachers as well as the administration is over the top. The one improvement I think they could make is to make all of their material more compatible with tablets and iPads. The program is well worth the investment."

Marta Cerna Ibarra

Reviewed: 7/7/2013
Degree: Liberal Studies
Graduation Year: 2015

"The pros of my graduate program are many because I have the opportunity to help many individuals as well as changing their lives. With right guidance I am capable of guiding them in the right direction as well as capable of teaching my patients how to learn new skills in their life. I am excited to know that as a professional counselor I can make a difference in people's life. I honestly don't see many cons and the only one that I can think about is stress. This profession can become stressful because as a counselor I need to learn how to cope with my stress as well as my patients' stress and issues. The right candidate for this profession is able to balance stress and separate professional from personal life."

Amy Anderson

Reviewed: 7/3/2013
Degree: Instructional Technology
Graduation Year: 2014

"I love the online classes and accessability to the discussion forums no matter where I am. I like working at my own pace but having the stability of knowing when my assignments are due. The staff is always readily available and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The program is fast-paced yet offers instruction that is engaging and valuable. I have some trouble working in collaborative groups with the online classes because it is hard trying to get with group members to complete assignments. Also, some members may not have the work ethic I do and that is frustrating when my GPA is involved. I hope that GCU will soon create an app that is capable of allowing students to answer discussion questions in the forums. Otherwise, my experience in this program is pleasant and memorable!"