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WOMEN’S COLLEGELakewood, New Jersey

Take a look, plan,and apply. We want to learn more about you and your

dreams. Visit our beautiful, historic 156-acre

campus or attend one or more of our special

events, such as Open Houses, Campus

Experience, Freshman Fridays for high

school students, and Instant Decision

Days—a streamlined option offered once a

month from November to March. For details

and more information about GCU, check out

www.georgian.edu, where you can also

apply online. You can reach GCU’s Offi ce of

Admissions by phone at 732.987.2700 or

800.458.8422, ext. 2700 or e-mail us directly

at admissions@georgian.edu.

Looking for financial aid? We’re here to help.Financial aid comes in many forms, including

scholarships, grants, loans, and jobs. There

are numerous federal and state grants,

scholarships, and loan programs as well as

alternative loan sources, private scholarships,

veterans programs, federal and university

work-study programs, university assistance,

and tuition discounts. Your complete fi nancial

aid package will be a combination of these

resources, based on eligibility. Awards are

based on fi nancial need and consideration

begins by completing and submitting the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),

available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (GCU

school code is 002608). You must apply by

April 15 prior to the upcoming award year.

APPLICANT DEADLINE NOTIFICATION DEPOSITFreshman Early Action January 15 Two weeks May 1Freshman Regular Decision March 15 Before April 15 May 1Transfer Fall Term March 15 Rolling Two weeksTransfer Spring Term December 1 Two weeks Two weeksRolling Admissions June 15 Two weeks Two weeks

What’s the first step?

Offi ce of Admissions900 Lakewood Ave.Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697

800.458.8422, ext. 2700

Women’s CollegeImagine a place where you can be confi dent about your future.

A place with all the tools you need to connect the person you

are now to the person you want to be. Where you can fi nd

your voice, discover new talents, and, one day, claim your

place in the world with total confi dence. That place is the

Women’s College at Georgian Court University.

Within this dynamic learning community, you can focus on

all that is uniquely you—mind, body, and spirit. Study

after study shows that women’s college students develop

higher levels of self-esteem and are more successful than

their counterparts at coed universities. At GCU, you’ll see

our female students taking the lead on campus, organizing

events, running clubs, making their voices heard in the

classroom, and winning on the fi eld. Georgian Court University

is your destination for success.

at Georgian Court University

TheCampus Life Academic InterestsAmerican Chemical SocietyClionaes History ClubCouncil for Exceptional ChildrenCriminal Justice ClubDe La Salle Education ClubExercise Science ClubHolistic Health ClubItalian ClubMath ClubMusic Educators National ConferencePhysics ClubPsychology ClubPublic Relations ClubSocial Work ClubSociology Club

Arts & MusicChoraleConcert BandCourt Art SocietyDa’ Poetry CornerDance TheatreFlute EnsembleGospel SingersIn Verse Veritas Literary SalonJazz BandLion’s CheerleadersLion’s Theater ClubString OrchestraThe Fountain Spray (literary magazine)The Lion’s Tale (student newspaper)

Global & Cultural Perspectives

Black Student UnionCaribbean Culture ClubLatin American Student OrganizationLiving-Learning CommunitiesModel United NationsVegetarian SocietyWomen Overcoming the World

Campus LeadershipCampus Activities BoardCampus Ministry ClubCommuter ClubMercy Collegiate SocietyOrientation Leader ProgramResidence Hall AssociationStudent Government Association

This is just a sample of what GCU offers, but if you don’t see the club you’re looking for, don’t worry, it’s easy to start your own!

GCU is charged with positive energy. You’ll feel it the moment you step on

campus. You’ll feel instantly connected to a caring and supportive campus

community. Here, professors know you by name, security guards stop to say “good

morning,” and the chef on the grill remembers your favorite order. You’ll feel free

to explore, take on new challenges, and grow as a student and as a person. HIMMPPPSS

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minutes from the famous Jersey Shore

hour from New York City, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City

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Compassion, justice, integrity, respect & service: The Mercy core values, the mission of Georgian CourtYou’ll see the signs as you drive on campus—literally and fi guratively—compassion,

justice, integrity, respect, and service. But what do these words mean? They are the

Mercy core values—the foundational values of our sponsoring organization, the

Sisters of Mercy—and the values at the heart of the GCU experience. The Mercy

core values are integrated throughout the campus—in the curriculum, in campus

service initiatives, and in our daily interactions with each other. Each degree program

includes a service learning component that blends meaningful service with instruction

and refl ection to provide real-world experience while strengthening communities

and teaching civic responsibility. Students are encouraged to explore diverse cultures

and examine global issues of poverty, injustice, violence, and discrimination. In

recent years, GCU students have traveled to Croatia to conduct community action

workshops; helped repair homes devastated by Hurricane Katrina; and constructed

pipelines to bring clean, running water to remote mountain villages in Honduras.

Georgian Court University

The Mercy University of New Jersey

Major & Minor ProgramsB.S. in Allied Health Technologies

(w/UMDNJ)Concentrations: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Respiratory Care, Vascular Technology

B.A. in Applied Arts & Sciences (open to transfer students only)

B.A. in ArtMinors: Art, Art HistoryConcentration: Art & Design

B.F.A. in ArtMinor: Graphic Design

Concentrations: Graphic Design/Illustration, Studio Arts

B.S. in Biochemistry

B.A./B.S. in BiologyMinor: Biology

B.A./B.S. in ChemistryMinor: Chemistry

B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (w/UMDNJ)Concentrations: Cytotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)

B.A. in CommunicationsMinor: CommunicationsConcentrations: Public Relations, Word and Web

B.A. in Criminal JusticeMinor: Criminal JusticeConcentration: Homeland Security

B.A. in DanceMinors: Dance, Dance Therapy

B.A. in EnglishMinors: English, WritingSpecial Program: English for Nonnative Speakers

B.S. in Exercise Science, Wellness & SportsMinors: Exercise Science, Wellness & Sports; Coaching Women AthletesCertifi cate: Coaching Women Athletes

B.S. in Health Information Management (w/UMDNJ)

B.A. in HistoryMinors: History, Political Science

Minor: Holistic Health

Certifi cate: Holistic Health

B.A. in Humanities

B.A. in MathematicsMinors: Computer Information Systems, Mathematics

B.A. in MusicMinor: MusicConcentrations: Jazz Performance, Music Education, Music History

B.S. in Natural Sciences

B.S.N. in Nursing

B.A./B.S. in PhysicsMinor: Physics

B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology (w/UMDNJ)

B.A. in PsychologyMinor: Psychology

B.A. in Religious StudiesMinor: Religious StudiesCertifi cates: Parish Business Management, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Education

B.S.W. in Social WorkMinors: Gerontology, Social Work

B.A. in SociologyMinors: Anthropology, Sociology

B.A. in SpanishMinors: French, SpanishCertifi cate: International Business

Minor: Women’s Studies

Women in Leadership DevelopmentEveryone has leadership potential, but for most it needs to be encouraged, nurtured, and

practiced. Women in Leadership Development (WILD) is an intensive four-year program that

helps you discover the confi dence, poise, and trust in yourself that you need to shine.

You’ll start with personal exploration exercises and activities to understand the choices you

make—personally, academically, and professionally. Making these important choices in an

informed and thoughtful way is the key to becoming the woman you want to be.

Once you know more about yourself and who you really are, you’ll focus on where you

want to go and who you want to be. You’ll work with our Career Services team and

network with accomplished women from an array of professional fi elds. You’ll discover all

that is out there, just waiting for you.

The School of Arts and Sciences is a diverse

learning community of faculty and students

who engage in scholarly, creative, and

professional programs that challenge

the mind, touch the soul, and lift

the spirit. Experiences in the humanities,

visual and performing arts, natural sciences,

social sciences, and mathematics offered in

a student-focused environment let students

develop as active learners and leaders.

Service learning is integrated into selected

courses, and students have numerous

opportunities to participate in internships

and research experiences. Students are

involved in their education not only in the

classroom, studio, and laboratory, but also

in co-curricular experiences such as living-

learning communities, honor societies and

clubs, student government, and cultural

and service-oriented activities.

School of Arts & Sciences

School of Business

Major & Minor ProgramsB.S. in Accounting Minor: Accounting

B.S. in Business AdministrationMinors: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Sports ManagementConcentrations: Finance, Management, Marketing, Sports ManagementCertifi cate: International Business

B.S. in Tourism, Hospitality & Recreation Management

Joint B.S./M.B.A.

Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the

Georgian Court University School of Business offers a comprehensive curriculum to help

you become a creative and ethical leader in today’s globally competitive

business environment. Our faculty members combine their academic credentials

with solid business experience and offer expertise in all aspects of business. To help you

reach your individual goals, the School of Business will provide you with the knowledge

you need to succeed and the leadership skills you need to excel.

Major ProgramsInclusive Early Childhood Education P–3 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement

Elementary Education K–5 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement with a subject area major

Elementary Education K–5 and Specifi c Subject 5–8 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement

Specifi c Subject for Grades K–12 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement

A Teacher of English as a Second Language endorsement is available for all elementary and secondary programs.

Athletics & Wellness

A passion for the game… a passion for lifeThe GCU Lions are fi erce competitors in eight NCAA Division II and CACC sports—

basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, lacrosse, cross country, track and fi eld, and

volleyball. GCU offers merit-based athletic awards in all sports, but what truly

distinguishes our program is our commitment to building well-rounded student-

athletes. GCU student-athletes maintain an above-average GPA, participate regularly in

community service projects, and take on active leadership roles throughout the campus.

GCU is committed to your development

as a “whole student”—mind, body, and

spirit— and the new Wellness Center

honors this commitment from ceiling

to fl oor. The spectacular 67,000-square-

foot Wellness Center buidling is eco-

friendly— incorporating water, material,

and energy effi ciency throughout—and

houses professional dance studios, a

fully-loaded fi tness center, a 1,200-

seat arena, and an exercise science

lab. In addition to the Wellness Center, the

complex includes state-of-the-art fi elds for

softball, soccer, and lacrosse, and a six-

court tennis center with viewing area.

New Programs in Arts & Sciences

Projected increases in school enrollment make

early childhood development (P–3) one of the fastest-growing and in-demand

areas in education. This program examines

the needs of young learners and explores

best practices for achieving necessary content

knowledge. Teacher candidates learn to create

effective and developmentally appropriate

learning environments that will have a positive

impact on a young learner’s readiness for

school and overall psychosocial and cognitive

development.

The minor and concentration in sports management take passion for the

game to a new level, exploring everything

from what it takes to keep fans happy to the

complex fi nances that fuel the $560-billion-

a-year sports industry. The fi eld is steadily

growing, and the number of jobs in sports

and sports tourism is expected to grow

23 percent by 2018.

• Developed in partnership with Meridian Health—one of the area’s largest employers—the B.S.N. in Nursing directly addresses the shortage of health care workers.

• As more people and organizations spend time and money on health and fi tness programs, the demand for professionals with a B.S. in Exercise Science, Wellness, and Sports will increase faster than average through 2018.

• The B.A. in Dance/Minor in Dance Therapy is perfect for students who aspire to perform on stage or explore increasing opportunities for dance teachers and dance therapists.

• The concentration in homeland security prepares students to meet the growing demand for law enforcement professionals with specialized knowledge in areas such as immigration enforcement, information analysis, criminal investigation, information security, and more.

• The B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology—a joint program with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey—addresses the ongoing need for dedicated mental health professionals to help patients restore their well-being and realize functionality and productivity.

Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), the School of

Education at Georgian Court University is legendary for preparing outstanding

teacher candidates who are sought after by school districts across the state and

nation. GCU teacher candidates grow their skills in a dynamic and comprehensive

preparation program that is fueled by a shared passion for the power of education.

Our programs are designed around the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers

and include 150 hours of fi eld experience prior to student teaching. This careful and

gradual preparation ensures that each GCU teacher candidate demonstrates care,

competence, and confi dence when they take the lead in their own classroom.

School of Education

Basketball Three CACC Championships

Cross Country Six-time CACC Champions since 2000

Lacrosse 2010 CACC Champions

Soccer 2008 CACC Champions; Olympic gold medalist Tasha Kai joins GCU as volunteer coach, Fall 2010

Softball 2009 CACC Champions; repeat NCAA Division II Regional Tournament contenders

Tennis Repeat CACC Championship contenders, 2005–2008

Track & Field Middle-distance runners re-established every 400–1500m record at the 2010 TCNJ Invitational

Volleyball CACC Champions, 2006–2009; won 73 straight conference matches

Lions’ Highlights

I choose GCU…hoo“WILD has enriched my life in more ways than I can

even begin to count. This organization has helped me

hone my leadership skills while teaching me valuable life

lessons that will carry throughout both my personal and

professional lives. Being a WILD woman is something

that I recommend to any GCU student who is dedicated

to becoming a woman of true excellence!”

Ashley Quigley ‘11Major: Social Work

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

-John Quincy Adams

students participating in Women in Leadership Development

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