Grand Canyon University, founded in 1949, has grown along with the city of Phoenix, AZ, to become one of the nation's top premiere private universities. The GCU Campus has been described by our International students as a home away from home and an enjoyable place to learn and grow.

If you are seeking to study in the United States, we welcome you to apply. We have approximately 80 students from 30 countries. Our international students are a vibrant and growing group on our campus.

A part of our mission statement declares a goal of preparing global citizens. One way we do this is by exposing all of our students to a variety of cultures and worldviews. We invite you to be a part!

Program Information

• About Grand Canyon University (GCU)
• What programs are available?
• American Language Program
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  The American Language Program (ALP) is designed to assist international students in gaining sufficient English language skills to participate fully in all academic programs.

  Students who do not qualify for the regular degree program because their TOEFL or IELTS score did not meet requirements can participate in ALP to raise English proficiency. Upon successfully completing a term of ALP, students may be able to move into the regular programs.

  The program includes classroom instruction with a qualified instructor who has studied other languages and have experienced the discipline involved in learning a new language.

  Students who are qualified for the regular degree program may enroll in a few ALP courses simultaneously with other classes to gain better comprehension and speaking skills.

  For more information, emailinternational@gcu.edu

• Cost and expenses

Applying to GCU

• How do I apply?
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  How to apply for admission - Follow these easy steps

  Non-English documents and records submitted should be translated into English by a certified translator.

  1. Completeapplication.
  2. Submit evidence of proficiency of English language if your native language is not English. You may submit an originalTOEFLorIELTS. This requirement can be waived if you have attended high school or college in the US for one year or more.Click hereand see page 29 for minimum TOEFL score required for admission to a particular GCU program. The minimum score for theIELTSis 6. If yourTOEFLorIELTSscore does not qualify you for regular degree programs, GCU offers the American Language Program which will help students gain the language skills necessary to become eligible.
  3. Submit a course by course evaluation of all college-level courses taken at institutions outside the US. We work closely with a local evaluator atwww.iceinaz.combut you can choose an evaluator from the list on page 28 and 29 of theGCU catalog.
  4. Submit original documentation of financial guarantee showing you have the funds to cover the costs of your education. If funds are from someone other than yourself, submit an affidavit of support from your sponsor.Click herefor more information about costs.
  5. If you are coming to GCU as freshman in an athletic program, submit an ACT/SAT score atwww.act.orgorwww.collegeboard.com.
  6. To ensure the I-20 document to be sent to you is spelled correctly, submit a copy of your passport, birth certificate or other official identification.
  7. Prior to registration for classes a deposit of $6000 must be received that will apply toward tuition for the first academic year. Tuition must be paid each semester prior to the beginning of classes.
  8. If you are currently in the U.S. as an F-1 student studying at another school, please follow the instructions for transferring to Grand Canyon University.

  Submit all application material by fax to (949) 270-3718 or by mail to:

  Center for International Education
  Grand Canyon University
  3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017

• Currently in the U.S. at another school: Transfer Process
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  If you are currently an F-1 student at another institution in the United States, after you have been accepted to GCU, we will assist you the transfer process in SEVIS. You must currently be maintaining legal F-1 status and be able to start classes here within 5 months of the transfer out of your currently school. Please follow the procedures listed below:

  1. Inform your current Designated School Official (DSO), usually the international student advisor, that you intend to transfer to Grand Canyon University.
  2. Complete the top portion of the Transfer Information Form PS-9 and give it to your current DSO to complete the bottom portion. The DSO should fax to us at (949) 270-3718.
  3. Upon arrival at the campus, check into the Center for International Education office (If you arrive when the office is closed, come as soon as it reopens). This is extremely important so we can continue with the transfer process. We will copy your immigration documents (passport, visa, I-94 card, previous I-20s) and enter information about the transfer into the SEVIS. You will be issued new I-20s once the transfer is complete.

  Note: If you plan to travel outside the U.S. before the program starts at GCU, let us know. You will need to be released in SEVIS from the current school so we can to issue a new I-20 for your travel. It is very important to use the new I-20 upon reentry. Do not use the old I-20 from the previous school.

  Failure to follow through on the transfer process could result in violation of your F-1 visa status.

F.A.Q.

• Frequently Asked Questions(PDF)