Prospective Students
Georgian 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.
After a long history as a women's college with coeducational graduate programs and undergraduate evening programs, Georgian Court will be become fully coeducational by Fall 2013. All degree and certificate programs during the day and evening are now open to both women and men. Read more about GCU's transition to full coeducation.
Georgian Court offers over 30 undergraduate degree programs, which include combined degree programs, learning and internship options, as well as 10 graduate degree programs and numerous certificate options through three schools:
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A degree from Georgian Court University will prepare you for significant career opportunities as you enter the job market. 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, and witness student activities and athletic events.
The campus of Georgian Court University, a National Historic Landmark, is located on 156 wooded acres at the edge of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The university sits just 10 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean and 60 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia.
We invite you to visit or attend one of our campus visit events. 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. 2700.
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For more information, contact:
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697
Office of Admissions
Phone: 732.987.2700
Toll Free: 1.800.458.8422
Fax: 732.987.2000
admissions@georgian.edu