Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University (commonly known as GCU and Georgian Court) is a private Roman Catholic university in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university has more than 1,500 undergraduates and nearly 600 graduate students.

In 2004, the institution was recognized with university status by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.

In 2013, Georgian Court became fully coeducational after more than 100 years as a women's college. The university is open to students of all faiths, while emphasizing its mission of Mercy, which incorporates respect, justice, integrity, compassion, and service.

The Lakewood campus was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1978.

GCU identifies itself as a vibrant learning community, attempting to adapt to the needs of today's students in its programs of study. Georgian Court offers 33 undergraduate majors through the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Digital Media, and the School of Education. Georgian Court University is nondiscriminatory and welcomes people of all faiths.

Georgian Court University is widely known for its majors in the School of Education, which include bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as many certifications in education, including concentrations in early childhood development, elementary school, secondary school and special education. The School of Business and Digital Media offers both undergraduate and MBA programs, and has expanded its global partnerships through COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning).