"I had a positive experience at GCU. A lot of the reviews on here are very negative and I personally didn't have that experience. I completed my BSN completely online with the exception of approximately 100 hours of in-person clinicals in my area. Don't get me wrong, finding a preceptor was challenging, but the challenge isn't specific to GCU; any school can pose that challenge. The classes were 5-10 weeks in duration (all were 5 weeks except for the final practicum course). I was full-time and it took me 15 months to complete the program. They allow students the opportunity to take a break for 5 weeks if ever needed; fortunately, I didn't need to take any breaks. In general, it's ultimately what you put into it. If you want to skirt by and do the bare minimum, you might still pass the course (dependent on your instructor/professor) but you likely won't get a whole lot out of it. I worked fulltime as an RN while completing my BSN. Most of my nights/weekends were dedicated to homework and studying for the full 15 months of the program. I genuinely learned a lot from my experience and earned my grades. It was definitely easier than getting my Associate Degree in Nursing, but getting my BSN online was still challenging, just in different ways. I also had no issues transferring credits to GCU and transferring credits from GCU for my MSN-FNP program at a different university. I would recommend the GCU online program for RNs looking to pursue their BSN. It takes some planning, time management, and discipline, but it's doable and can be valuable if you do the work."

Holly

Reviewed: 9/15/2023
Degree: Communications
Graduation Year: 2024

"My advice would be to look elsewhere. I should have done more research and gone to somewhere like Liberty University. This has not been a good experience as far as knowledgeable and helpful instructors go. I have never been called by my Student Counselor. The material and curriculum for every class I have has so far has been flawed. I have an gotten A's so far. It seems like the program in new which they are saying it is not. However, for an established program, it should not have flaws in weekly materials, all of those discrepancies should have been worked out by now. Beware and do your reseach before jumping into GCU."

Reviewed: 8/29/2023
Degree: Teaching
Graduation Year: 2019

"At first I thought GCU was an awesome school. The classes are challenging and I loved that. As the classes progressed I realized all they wanted to do is indoctrinate students in to a one world government. They’re not Christians they’re Democrats. I also feel they required you take an excessive amount of unnecessary classes not pertaining to the degree. I definitely would not recommend this school. It saddens me to say that."

Marie Mckee

Reviewed: 8/20/2023
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2023

"Horrible School! I do not recommend this school, especially their online classes. This university has a high rank of graduate students who can’t get a job anywhere, incompetent teachers who have no clue about the subjects. They are basically just in it for the money, but they can’t answer any of the student questions. I repeat, do not go to GCU, it is the worst school in the US. They will get your money, you will learn absolutely nothing. In addition, they would try to appear as Christian, but they truly are not. You will find out quick by their actions, they are not true Christians."

Katieml

Reviewed: 8/12/2023
Degree: Teaching
Graduation Year: 2024

"I honestly like GCU and the professors I’ve had are not bad had some great ones. Sure I have had some issues with getting a clearance card for part of my education hours in the classroom. I transferred last year to GCU after completing my associates in CA. I decided to switch to Educational studies from Early Childhood Education so I didn’t have to do student teaching as I’m a full time preschool teacher. I feel like I will be getting a good education and techniques I can use in my classroom I will be a GCU graduate in May 2024!"

Raphael S

Reviewed: 8/4/2023
Degree: Computer and Information Science
Graduation Year: 2023

"Horrible School, Terrible Program, Faculty is underqualified, Campus is Depressing, Entire Environment feels artificial, if they care so much about their school they should spend money improving conditions instead of trying to market the school eveywhere like a cancer."

Lorie Hane

Reviewed: 7/30/2023
Degree: RN to MSN
Graduation Year: 2025

"I am shocked this school is still in business, to be honest. The entire experience was horrible. The staff are rude, the teachers are condescending and are never available to the students. In addition, you will never EVER get your transcripts! This school is a joke and should shut its doors! I took a few classes from this school and need my transcripts, they will take the money, but will not send the document. It is very storage why they are the ONLY nursing program that does not participate in third-party transcript service. RUN away from this tired old school!"

Anonymous

Reviewed: 7/20/2023
Degree: MBA in Organizational Leadership
Graduation Year: 2025

"Originally I was admittedly hesitant to begin an online MBA program; however, my counselor and professors have been phenomenal. I’m currently in my fourth class (Finance 504), and although the program coursework is rigorous and seemingly daunting at times, I can’t speak highly enough on how much I appreciate receiving a quality education from this institution. Students definitely will have to dig into their texts and earn their degrees; nonetheless, the depth of knowledge and level of business acumen that this program provides will challenge and prepare students to achieve more in their communities, workplace, and future careers. I’ve literally put at least fifteen hours of studying in within a week because the coursework is so engaging that it makes one not want to stop learning. I could complete requirements with a third of the time, but engaging with such interesting material inspires me to glean as much as I can from this experience. Thanks to GCU for preparing me for a brighter future and providing a biblical foundation, which only enhances knowledge of servant leadership and financial literacy."

Jen

Reviewed: 7/18/2023
Degree: Clinical Psychology
Graduation Year: 2016

"I attended Grand Canyon University for several years, expecting to graduate with the ability to license as a clinical counselor, only to find it impossible to complete to be licensed. Had I known their accreditation would not satisfy state requirements I would have never ever waited my time and all of the money I now owe in student loan debt."

Scott

Reviewed: 7/17/2023
Degree: Business
Graduation Year: 2023

"I have to agree with all of the one star reviews here. They only care about your money. It's evident. They absolutely did not care if you work full time, have kids and are trying to make it work. ZERO help with anything regarding the coursework. Decided that I did not have the proper time to commit to this and dropped out. I understand tuition is still owed, but, to be hounded and basically harassed for money after the fact shows you exactly why they, and every other institution for that matter, assign you a student ID number. You are a number for them and a check to collect."

Dru

Reviewed: 7/15/2023
Degree: Project Management
Graduation Year: 2023

"GCU is no different from any other online school. They all pretty much follow the same format, with a few wrinkles. I find some of the course work challenging and some of the course work easy. I have attended several online schools and they all are about the same. GCU is like every other online school, they have some people that like it and some people that do not. Remember, education is what you make it. There are numerous of people who have become successful from GCU. I completed a Masters from them years ago and it has opened up numerous of doors. If GCU is not the right school for you, then go somewhere else. Stop with the narrative that they only care about money, heck, all online schools only care about money (i.e. Liberty, ASU, UofA, etc) thats why they went online. If you are dumb enough to enroll in a school, without doing your research first, then really who is to blame, the school or you?"

Steven

Reviewed: 7/14/2023
Degree: Elementary Education
Graduation Year: 2021

"Like others have said I wonder what school many of the negative reviews are referring to? I majored in Educational Studies, though I had planned on getting certified as an elementary school teacher. I knew that Educational Studies would not lead to teacher certification, but Covid was spreading at the time and I could not get into the classrooms to do my field work like I wanted to, so I decided to pursue a degree that required minimal classroom participation. After I finished the degree in Educational Studies I applied for a Substitute Teaching position with the Atlanta Public School system. After working as a substitute for a time, I was offered a position as a Paraprofessional. I took the position and am currently working in that field. I will be attending GCU to complete my teacher certification soon in a Master's program. I would like to say that there was no problem with getting a position in the Atlanta Public School. The interviews went well and the bachelor's degree from GCU was accepted without question by the Atlanta Public School System. What really surprised me was when I entered the classroom as a Paraprofessional I discovered that the classes I had taken at Grand Canyon University were so relevant to the curriculum of the Atlanta Public School system. I found myself constantly saying things like, "Wow I learned that at Grand Canyon." The degree in Elementary School teaching at Grand Canyon University is highly recommended. When reading one of the student's IEPs as a Para (I had a one on one student) I was comfortable with what I was reading, because I had studied similar wording and situations in courses at Grand Canyon University. While attending Grand Canyon University I found the teachers and administrators extremely helpful. Whenever I needed help they always responded to me in a timely manner."

Anthony Pompi-Moraes

Reviewed: 7/11/2023
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2015

"I was surfing the internet and googled my University and must say that I'm really surprised by the negative reviews on here. I was full-time at GCU's doctoral school of education and finished my EdS in 3 years. Every single staff except for ONE professor was always professional and polite. I did have one professor who, in my opinion, appeared to take an instant dislike to me. I have to admit that, in my opinion, this professor seemed to be unable to conduct himself professionally, politely or just plain neutral. Honestly, I hope he is not still employed at GCU, because he was the only thing I disliked about this great school. I considered transferring 1/2way thru his course, but decided to not let him derail my education. I originally had a Master's in Criminal Justice and since the Specialist in Education (EdS) is considered a terminal degree I was able to secure an adjunct position at a local suburban Boston college. What a life changer getting my EdS thru GCU has been. I will forever be grateful for the honor of studying and graduating from GCU. I have a GCU bumper sticker on my Benz and I hang a copy of my degree in my office which I make sure all my students can see. I wouldn't be surprised if I have steered many students to go from my two year college to GCU for their bachelor's and master's degrees. I'm a proud latino who happens to live with Parkinson's and epilepsy, but I would highly recommend to any student who is a senior in high school or finishing up there associates degree to seriously consider flying to Arizona and checking out Grand Canyon University. I hope it changes your life the way it changed mine. Thank you for everything GCU and God Bless!"

Reviewed: 6/28/2023
Degree: RN to BSN
Graduation Year: 2023

"Not the best school if you are still working while doing the RN-BSN program. While it’s not impossible to meet to coursework requirements, there are other universities that provide more flexibility for working RNs. You will be required to do 2 discussion board posts a week, 6 weekly peer responses scattered on different days, and one essay or PowerPoint presentation a week (or sometimes more). I switched school and we only have 1 discussion post and reply a week, and 1-2 essays for the whole course. I’m glad I switched"

Mercedes

Reviewed: 6/24/2023
Degree: Healthcare Administration
Graduation Year: 2023

"GCU is a terrible school and I wish I would have done my research before starting here. Their school is overpriced and their staff are not the best. The only time I receive a call from this school is about money. They are very money hungry and does not try to hide it! They will call you on a Friday telling you you owe and trying to make you pay right away. I told them I will pay on Monday because they’re not going to rush me because anytime I call it goes to voicemail and I don’t receive a call back! Please do not go to school here as their curriculum sucks! The only good thing that I can say is that the professors typically grade pretty quick (within a week of submitting the assignments)."

JDC

Reviewed: 6/22/2023
Degree: Business Analytics
Graduation Year: 2022

"If pursuing any sub-doctorate level degree in Analytics, STOP now! While the people at GCU are personable, and some even display a level of caring, the overall experience did not give any advantages in the fields of Data Science, Analytics, or Business Intelligence. While you are exposed to a great many topics and tools, you will not gain an edge because of the cursory nature. There is absolutely no teaching involved. All curriculum is self-taught and 100% of the achievement is on the student. The instructors' role is more of a classroom proctor and grader. Redundancy, year after year, course after course, student after student, is GCU's foundation. No investment on their part means greater revenue as students enroll. This does not make for a successful outcome and greatly devalues the degree you might obtain. Any student wishing to gain entrance or advance in the aforementioned fields would be far better off spending the time and money gaining mastery in the primary tools of the industry rather than the classes at GCU. Coursera, Udemy, YouTube are much better forums to design your own curriculum. First, achieve a strong intermediate level in Excel including the statistical functions, pivot tables, and advanced formulas (especially looking up data). Next, gain confidence in any SQL based coding (MySQL, Oracle, etc.) up to some level of certification. Next, move to visualizations either with Tableau or PowerBI. These provide fundamental you must have in your skill set. From there, add abilities in R, Python, and any database management. Lastly, learn all you can about ETL functions, data manipulation for business purposes, and become highly proficient in writing. This won't give you a degree of any sort but your skills will be vastly more valuable than a degree, especially from GCU."

Miguel

Reviewed: 5/15/2023
Degree: Business Administration
Graduation Year: 2023

"In my previous academic endavors I graduated one school with a 4.0 GPA and the undergrad with a 3.7 GPA. This experience was really horrible for me and my finances. I feel that I really made the wrong decision. I agonized over writing a review here, because it is in my nature to be positive and also to think of others - the staff, the school spirit with the students - etc. I hope you have a better experience and that things improve with the masters programs to the point that they properly accommodate working professionals, people who support their families."

Rita

Reviewed: 5/8/2023
Degree: Education Administration
Graduation Year: 2024

"This school sucks. I was pursuing my doctorate and I've never been treated so much like a child. I felt like the program was designed for idiots and they forgot that by the time you reach the doctoral level, you've been to college several different times. The professor I had was rude and unaccessible. She wouldn't respond to simple emails. It was very difficult just to ask a question. The way the coursework and discussions are due is unnecessarily complicated and convoluted. It was just a very unpleasant educational experience. I decided to leave and pursue my doctorate elsewhere because I didn't want to suffer through the program any longer. I also didn't like the "Christian" aspect curve that was added to each discussion assignment. I realized that although I'm a Christian, I didn't like feeling forced and obligated to discuss my values and beliefs with others students. It didn't feel like an authentic space to do so. I didn't feel any connection."

Reviewed: 5/4/2023
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Year: 2024

"Worst school EVER... instructors could care less about the success of their students. Counselors are the same. When you reach out for help nothing is ever RESOLVED all they do is give you the run around. Do yourself a huge favor & LISTEN TO THESE REVIEWS... I SURE WISH I HAD...."

School is a disaster in the making

Reviewed: 4/24/2023
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2018

"The school is a disaster in the making because students get away with plagiarizing and when instructors report them for plagiarizing instead of disciplining the student the instructor gets slapped on the hand and sometimes discipline to the point that the instructor is let go. University would rather have students who plagiarize and keep enrollment up then to work with instructors who maintain integrity and promote overall learning. I just now found this or I would have written this review a long time ago. Knowing some of the instructors personally I know this to be fact as they have showed me what has happened to them when they have reported someone for plagiarizing with proof yet they are the ones that are terminated. Students should not be allowed to plagiarize especially for University that promotes christianity. I'm not sure that the Bible would condone plagiarism since it is the same thing as stealing."