Grand Canyon University Reviews

I started with GCU in November 2010 and I have not regretted my decision yet. Right from the start I felt at home. My enrollment counselor took the time to really get to know me and my educational goals and personalized my program as much as possible. He calls me at least once a week to check on me and see how I'm doing. If I am late posting he calls to find out why and help me with any problems.

I will admit I have had a few issues with my financial aid counselor, he is hard to reach and it has been changed twice. I wasn't told the first time but the second I was because I complained about it. I also did not receive as much of a stipend check as I was expecting but it really wasn't a big deal. I have seen several complaints about the first course you have to take no matter what program you're in. What's the big deal? They simply want you to do well and know how the system works. I fond it to be very useful and I have been at other online schools before.

The course work so far (I'm in my 5th class) has been challenging and not only because the classes are only 7-8 weeks long but also because the papers and discussions usually require a good amount of research if you are unfamiliar with it. And I will complain about the students who can't spell or put a sentence together correctly. I will make mistakes but not like some of what I have seen. It makes me wonder how they got into college in the first place. I don't have any problems with logging in a certain number of days or responding to a certain number of questions. That's all well and good. I do have an issue with being timed out all the time. If you don't change pages on angel often enough you are timed out. However, I have never lost a post.

Classmate interaction has been great. I love the fact that some of them are in different states. It has been an awesome learning experience. No trouble with instructors either with the exception of one. All of them have been very knowledgeable, interactive, and always answer my questions.

So, over all, I LOVE GCU and would recommend it to everyone and I have recommended it to several people already. I still have a year to go yet but I am looking forward to the experience.

For me this has been the best decision I have ever made. My counselors and everyone else I have come in contact with are very helpful, and quick to help if I have a question or a problem. Some of the classes are harder than others, but people are different. What comes easy to me doesn't for someone else. If you want to earn something as big as a college degree, you have to WORK for it.

A lot of people moan and complain about little things that happen in the school. No school is perfect, including Grand Canyon. However, that being said, I really enjoy this school and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Sure, they've made mistakes, but they have always been more than willing to correct those mistakes in my experience. The classes are enjoyable and challenging, and the cost of the school is a good value. I have 10 classes left in my degree program and I'm planning on going to the Graduate level and pursuing a Master's degree and two doctoral degrees from GCU.

I have been at GCU for about a month now and I have had nothing but a great experience even before I started classes they were great I transfered from another school and I wont name names but that school sucked big time I had nothing but a bad experience.

I like the fact that GCU is christian based and that I can go as far as getting my PHd if I wanted to. The classes are 7 weeks long and you have to post on day 3 and day 5 then respond to 2 of your classmates on 4 different days and you have access to your instructor for 12-8pm AZ time.

My graduation team cares about me they care about the fact that my goal is GRADUATION and they want me to get there so they are there helping me every step of the way. They call to check up on me and see how my classes are going and how I am doing. They answer all my questions and if they cant answer it then they find someone who can. You should choose GCU because they care about you and where you are headed in life. GCU ROCKS!! enough said.

It is hard to grasp some of the comments against GCU. Yes, you have to work hard. Yes you have to log in for assignments and discussion questions. But the currculum is first rate, the teachers are awesome, and the knowledge I am gaining is invaluable. Anyone who does not want to work hard for a degree should not be in college. Being able to go on-line is better for some than having to go to class several days or nights a week.

Education is not supposed to be easy. GCU is a marvelous University and their staff is top notch. Yes, sometimes their financial department is a little lapse, but no one is perfect and they worked hard to help me get my stipends. God Bless GCU for offering such a tremendous opportunity for me to get my teaching degree.