The University holds many accreditations for the University, some colleges, and some programs. Accreditation is desirable as it speaks to the quality of the institution, acknowledged by university peer institutions. In choosing a university, parents and students should pay close attention to whether their university of choice is regionally accredited or not.
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 has visited Grand Canyon University and all reviews on accreditation have been made by expert and trained peers. During the visit, educational activities, administration, financial stability, admissions and student personnel services, resources, student academic achievement, organizational effectiveness, and relationships with outside constituencies are reviewed.
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 continually accredited Grand Canyon University 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 obtained the following specialized accreditations and approvals for our core program offerings:
Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission (member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) accredits Grand Canyon University.
The Higher Learning Commission North 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 http://www.ncahlc.org/ |
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 Education
1400 West Washington, Room 260
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-542-5709
http://azppse.state.az.us
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://my.gcu.edu – Student Services, Military Information, Veteran Affairs Benefits
Ken Blanchard College of Business
The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211, 913-339-9356, accredits the following programs of the Ken Blanchard College of Business: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Studies, Master of Business Administration, and Executive Master of Business Administration.
College of Education
The Grand Canyon University College of Education is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education and the Arizona Department of Education to offer Institution Recommendations (credentials) for the certification of elementary, secondary, special education teachers, and administrators.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791, and the Arizona State Board of Nursing accredit the University for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science-Nursing degree.
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredits the Athletic Training Education Program, 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock, TX 78664.
College of Liberal Arts
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredits the Athletic Training Education Program, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208. The sports program is associated with the NCAA II division, 1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics function under the guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)—Division II, 1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202. regarding eligibility to participate in intercollegiate sports.