eorgian Court University offers a culturally diverse, quality education where every student is afforded the opportunity to grow. Georgian Court is a Mercy values-centered educational institution where compassion, integrity, justice, respect and service are its roots.
A medium-sized university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey, Georgian Court University provides a comprehensive liberal arts education in the Roman Catholic tradition. Our size is a strong point, allowing for individual attention and close interaction between students and faculty.
Georgian Court offers over 27 academic programs, which include combined degree programs, learning and internship options and 10 areas of graduate studies.
The university is organized into two Colleges:
The Women's College, a women's day division, and
The University College, a Coeducational Evening Division, a Coeducation Graduate School and programs offered at satellite locations
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The Women's College allows women to develop leadership qualities not often found on coeducational campuses, as evidenced by the overwhelming number of leading American women who have graduated from a women's college or university.
A degree from Georgian Court University will prepare you for significant career opportunities as you enter the job market in this new millennium. As a graduate of the Women's College, you will leave our campus knowing that you have been challenged; aware that the very best was expected of you and confident that you are prepared for a successful career. Having lived, worked and studied with others of many different racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, you will be well prepared for the demands of our ever-changing world.
The decision you are preparing to make, choosing which college or university to attend, will be one of the most important choices of your life. Take the time to explore the campus, talk to current students, meet the faculty and learn about our graduates. Ask about academic programs and career opportunities, walk the campus, witness student activities and the athletic events.
The campus of Georgian Court University, named a National Historic Landmark, is located on 155 wooded acres at the edge of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The university sits just 10 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean and the breathtaking Jersey shoreline, and 60 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia.
We invite you to visit or attend one of our open houses. Tour our beautiful campus. Get to know us, and learn for yourself just how comfortable you will be here at Georgian Court. Take the first step – call today...1-800-458-8422, ext 2760.
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Though it may seem that Georgian Court is a women's-only institution, many men study at The Court. Through our coeducational evening division, graduate division and professional studies accelerated programs, hundreds of men have advanced their knowledge, attained degrees and secured successful career placement. The qualities and attributes that make Georgian Court an exemplary university for women also make it an exceptional learning institution for men.
Open to students of all faiths, Georgian Court University is a Catholic, comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation. The University offers a curriculum that is broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to provide in-depth preparation for careers or further study.
The unique Georgian Court University atmosphere is one of small college ambiance in a technologically advanced, highly esteemed university setting. Centered around the core values of the Sisters of Mercy, the university offers an extremely safe and nurturing campus environment with individualized attention and guidance.
The Georgian Court faculty is committed to teaching and individual mentoring, with an outstanding 80% holding doctorates or terminal degrees in their field. They are dedicated and caring educators and experts in their respective industries, while demonstrating public service and a personal affinity to the core values.
The university is organized into four Schools:
Fully integrated into each school are
- The Women's Day Division
- The Coeducational Evening Division
- The Coeducational Graduate Division
Other benefits of a Georgian Court University education include
- Small classes – 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Personalized education – faculty members readily available for mentoring
- All classes taught by faculty members, not graduate assistants
- Inclusive core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion and service
For further information, contact:
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697
Office of Admissions
Phone: 732-987-2760
Toll Free: 1-800-458-8422
Fax: 732-987-2000
admissions@georgian.edu