Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University requires at least 128 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Grand Canyon University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Grand Canyon University does not offer classes during the summer.

Grand Canyon University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Grand Canyon University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Grand Canyon University?

Grand Canyon University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Grand Canyon University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Grand Canyon University

When choosing a major, Grand Canyon University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Grand Canyon University.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Grand Canyon University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Canyon University

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Does Grand Canyon University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

❌ Grand Canyon University does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Grand Canyon University Have An Online Program?

✅ Grand Canyon University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Grand Canyon University Give AP Credit?

✅ Grand Canyon University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Grand Canyon University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Grand Canyon University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Grand Canyon University.

Does Grand Canyon University Require Internships?

🟨 Grand Canyon University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Grand Canyon University

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Grand Canyon University Library

The main library on campus is the Fleming Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Grand Canyon University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Grand Canyon University, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Grand Canyon University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Grand Canyon University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Grand Canyon University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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