Accreditation
GCU is an Accredited University
Grand Canyon University holds many accreditations, some college-specific and others program-specific. Accreditation is desirable as it speaks to the quality of the college or university, acknowledged by peer institutions. In choosing a university, parents and students should ensure their university of choice is regionally accredited.
Regional accreditation in higher education originated almost a century ago as an American process conferred by a nongovernmental agency. It provides quality assurance and ensures institutional program improvement. The agency's expert and trained peers have visited and reviewed Grand Canyon University. During the visit, Grand Canyon University is reviewed from a variety of facets, including: educational activities, administration, financial stability, admissions and student personnel services, resources, student academic achievement, organizational effectiveness, and relationships with outside constituencies.
Six regional agencies provide institutional accreditation on a geographical basis - Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern, and Western. While independent of one another, the six regional associations cooperate extensively and recognize one another's accreditation.
The Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor have accredited Grand Canyon University continually since 1968, obtaining its most recent ten-year reaccreditation in 2007. The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education licenses GCU in Arizona. In addition, the University has obtained the following specialized accreditations and approvals for our core program offerings: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, Arizona State Board of Education, Arizona Department of Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission (member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) accredits Grand Canyon University.
The Higher Learning CommissionNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
- Phone:
- 312.263.0456
- Toll-free:
- 800.621.7440
Arizona State Private Post-Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University is licensed in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education1400 West Washington, Room 260
Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Phone:
- 602.542.5709
Veteran's Administration
Grand Canyon University is approved for the education and training of Veterans under the provisions of Title 10 and 38, United States Code. We accept Chapter 30, 31, 32, 35, 1606, 1607 recipients. Veterans are approved for benefits for numerous programs. For more information regarding using your VA benefits at GCU, please email VaBenefits@gcu.edu or visit us at http://www.my.gcu.edu/ - Student Services, Military Information, Veteran Affairs Benefits.
