There is a certain piece of mail that I am waiting on from GCU, and it's been over 10 business days... Does mail from GCU usually take this long?

I was debating on taking Bio 202 and Bio 202L online over the summer but was curious as to how the class was structured online. Specifically how assignments and quizzes are assigned and look like.

*EDIT: BUS-470* can anyone help explain to me what taking BUS-417 is like? I am doing the 8 week classes online program, and want to double up with an elective so I can graduate in 16 weeks. how time consuming is it for an online 8 week course? ( I work 4 days/week night shifts serving)

So I am about to start math for elementary teachers with panakkal, most of it seems to be on the ALEKS system. Is anything on this program proctored? The reason I ask is because I live many states away and I do not have a working webcam on my computer. I don’t want to get counted out but I can’t afford a new one. Does anybody have experience with this class or program?

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently been considering pursuing an Ed.S and eventually an Ed.D from Grand Canyon University (GCU), but I’ve come across some concerning opinions online that I wanted to discuss.

Specifically, I’ve seen people claim that doctoral degrees from GCU (and similar for-profit institutions) aren’t respected in higher academia because students have to pay for the programs themselves. The argument seems to imply that such degrees lack prestige compared to those from more traditional, research-focused universities that often fund doctoral students through stipends or assistantships.

For context, I currently hold an M.Ed from GCU and work as an adjunct instructor teaching English at a small university, thanks to my background in ESL teaching. My long-term goal is to secure a full-time or more permanent position in higher education, and I’m wondering if a GCU Ed.D might be a hindrance rather than a help.

Here are a few things I’m grappling with, and I’d love to hear your thoughts:

1. Is there truth to the claim that GCU doctorates are less respected in higher academia?

2. Have any of you completed a GCU doctoral program and successfully transitioned into a full-time higher-ed role?

3. Does the perception of a degree matter more than the skills and experience I bring to the table?

I’ve enjoyed my experience with GCU so far, but this feedback has made me second-guess if it’s the right path for advancing my career. I’d really appreciate hearing your honest experiences and advice.

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

What are the yearly ABSN. Start dates and applications deadline e dates?

Also I took the HESI with a different school.. do you think they’ll take it?

I am an online student and my new class starts Monday, I was going into my portal to see how much was owed today to pay tomorrow but the amount was already paid. Are they allowed to just charge the card on file like that without permission? I am not okay with this, and I do not want it happening again. I just want advice on what to do about this.

anyone know if i apply to the absn after i finish my pre-reqs or if i can apply before i start them? kinda confused on the timeline. the counselor said i can apply and start jan with my pre-reqs and then immediately start the absn program. is that what yall did ?

I just received a letter from Gcu that I made the President's List and have no one to share it with, so I figured I'd share it here

What is the class schedule like for ABSN? I know I will have to work a job while in the program due to my financial state and want to see if it is feasible. I do not plan on working more than 20 hours a week.

If I unplugged everything but my PS5 would they notice? Does electricity/wifi get shut off to the buildings during break? Would I get fined? I’d like to leave my PS5 console and just use the Remote Play feature to remote into it to play games during break if possible rather than lug the console back and forth but didn’t know if this was feasible.

Has anyone taken chemistry 101 with lab online at GCU? It’s really confusing and I’m struggling to figure it out on my own

I applied to GCU and received an email saying I need to log into the student portal and complete all required documentation within 24 hours. However, my login information uses my Gmail account as the username, and I can’t access the portal. I’ve been trying to reach tech support for two hours, but they haven’t answered. Will this affect my admission decision?

GCU is shit and this is why. Y’all got no security cameras in apartments except for the lobby, at least that’s how agave is. You have actual children running your public safety office, one of which probably doesn’t even know his own gender. You force students into taking Christian worldview because you are abunch of commie dorks, true Christian’s don’t force their religion onto others. Instead of mall cops driving golf carts like they are Hellen Keller, hire real security guards, because technically the “campus security” isn’t really security. The school isn’t private nor affordable and I’d go as far as saying not Christian either. They also allow “campus security” to do warrantless searches because technically gcu is private property, I’ve never met a Christian who openly allows unconstitutional things to happen, instead of dumping money into shit no one cares about, fix the school, Brian. For fucks sake the actual cops don’t even have body cams 😭😭

Does anyone know what the fine is for going above/below the ac/heater rule?

Can’t find any ratings on Rate my professor.

Was wondering if anyone knows any scholarship opportunities for master students. Whether it’s from GCU or another platform.

Thank you!

Hello, I switched my major to healthcare admin but I don't know what are the possible jobs I can get with that major. And I just want to know if its worth to studying.

Does anyone know if they are enforcing the clear bag policy for family this semester at graduation? When I got my tickets it mentioned a clear bag policy but I feel like I’ve never seen any family members in the past carrying around clear bags during graduation. Just wondering if I need to get some clear bags for family for graduation. Thank you!

Big news, GCU finally has a digital/electronic way to send your transcripts!

Hi does anyone have extra tickets for the graduation on December 13 at 4pm? I need about 4-5 more. Thanks in advance!

hi. im a student in a dorm and i am so done with my roomate. is there a way that i can switch to a different building without involving her in the process and just move out? am i justified in wanting to do so? does anyone have any tips on managing this girl if we think these reasons below arent enough for me to move out? most of the problems are more like inconveniences caused by different lifestyles and curticies but im at my breaking point and cant do another semester.

for example

• she has seven ams but her alarms set 5 minutes apart start going off at 5:45am but she takes forever to turn them off and dosent even get out of bed till 6:45. and i have 9ams or 11ams so i would love to stay sleeping, but once i get woken i can never get back to sleep.
• also on the sleep topic, she starts studying at around 10pm and dosent stop till about 3 or 4 and she has all of her lights on besides the big overhead one. i did get an eyemask but its not blocking everything. and probably because of the terrible study schedule she sleeps from 11am to 6pm so i cant have the windows open or any lights on and basically i cant live in my own room during the day.
• when she finally does start going to bed (for her two hour nap before 7am classes) she lets all the doors slam and is so loud opening drawers which often wakes me up, and it usually takes me an hour or two to get back to sleep and then im reawoken with her alarms.
• also she watches anime when going to bed or studying and to her credit she puts in headphones, but i can still hear it from across the room with a fan on. it is very hard for me to sleep with anything but white noise.
• also, i have no idea what chef boyardee microwave pasta bowl shes making but it is one of the worst things ive ever smelled. it smells like burnt vomit literally not exagerating my friends have smelled it and said the same thing and she will make it at 2:30am ish to eat before bed and the smell is so mauseating that it wakes me up.
• the other fun part about the pasta is she refuses to cover it so it splatters everywhere in the microwave and she somehow gets is all over the kitchen counter, cabnets, and the white stucco walls and dosent clea it up despite me asking.
• more fun in the food department, she will get food, most recently and disgustingly from kaminari (the poke bar) and then she left it on her desk for 3+ days before reheating it and eating it. it smells gross but she does it with all food. canes, qdoba, subway you name it, its left out for days. sometimes she dosent eat it but lets it sit for a week before i throw it out. also, we do have a fridge and freezer but she wont use it for whatever reason.
• additionally on refrigeration and contributing to the room its not move out worthy but its rude and im already on a venting roll sorry. over the summer when we called she informed me that she is getting a fridge and microwave but she dosent trust me to share one so id need to find my own solution. luckily im in a financial position where i could buy my own fridge and micro so i did, but when i showed up to campus, guess who didnt bring any appliances and kinda demanded that i let her use mine. also she told me on that same phone call that she bought a cute rug, lamp, nightstand, photo frames, bathroom organization stuff and chair and we agreed i should get them too to have a cute matching room. i should mention that they are shades of purple which i detest but id rather have a cohesive looking room than not so i gave in. but guess who also showed up without all of the things she said she had already purchased? my roomate. so i effectivley paid for $400 worth of decor that i hate and will never use again.

ive been putting up with these inconveniences (and theres more minor ones not worth writing) all semester and im finally done. i am writing this at five am because she came back from who knows where at 3am and turned all the lights on and then left again slamming the doors which woke me up and ive been laying here for an hour and a half unable to get back to bed. so basically if anyone has any idea of how i can move or any tips on managing this girl id very much appreciate. thanks.

I am a new student at GCU and i applied for a temp parking permit and got the same. As i wasnt sure about the parking lot, i asked one of the securities on where to park my car, he asked me to park in the ride share parking lot as i have the parking permit on my windsheild.

I asked him about the garages and he mentioned that rideshare parking lot is for Halo students. As per his direction i parked the car, but got fined $51 for improper parking.

Will they accept my appeal in this case?

Hi! I’m thinking of starting a business based around baked goods such as brownies, cookies, cakes, as well as protein bars, protein cookies, etc. just wanted to know if that was actually something that people would be interested in!

If I start the program in St. Louis MO & then move somewhere (Huntsville,AL) it isn’t offered during the middle of the program can I still be enrolled if I’m willing to travel back to Missouri for any in person days????

Hello, I am about to graduate from South Texas College and am considering taking a Masters program on. I would like to find a Competency based model if at all possible, and it appears that GCU has just that.

Has anyone gotten their Masters here that would like to share their experience with me?

Is it worth it? Was it difficult? What were the competencies like and how quickly did you move through the program?

Thank you so much!

I’m staying on campus over thanksgiving, anyone know if the fitness centers will stay open? Thanks

(Online student) I am looking at masters programs outside GCU and I have asked 4 professors to give me general letters of recommendation to which they’ve all been supportive of. After a brief dialogue, I get ghosted. I get they are busy but I’m getting near the end of my studies and I’m getting to the point where I’ll end up asking my SSC for one. Any advice on how to better secure letters would be helpful.

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to see if anyone had any tips or feedback for my current class schedule. It would be great to hear from other people who have taken these classes and any tips you might have that helped you succeed as well as whether the course loads together might be too overwhelming or if they are pretty doable.

BIO 201/LAB & PSY 357 & MAT 274

BIO 202/LAB & CHM 101/LAB

Thank you guys!

I will be strictly online student and was curious if any current or former students can give me any tips, tricks or things they I’ve learned along the way I will be attending for my bachelors in communications. I guess that you only take one class at a time for eight weeks? And then move into your next class right after.