GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, 08701-2600 United States

Mission Statement

Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Georgian Court University is located in Lakewood, New Jersey. Set on a magnificent 156-acre estate formerly belonging to financier George Jay Gould, the campus is conveniently situated 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia, and only 10 miles from the Jersey Shore. Bordering Lake Carasaljo, the site is a National Historic Landmark with alluring statuary, beautiful architecture and lush gardens. After a long history as a women’s college with coeducational graduate programs and undergraduate evening programs, Georgian Court became fully coeducational in 2013.

About This Cause

Georgian Court University provides comprehensive liberal arts education in the Roman Catholic tradition while maintaining its historic special concern for women. The university offers a curriculum that is broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to provide in-depth preparation for careers or further study. The Georgian Court atmosphere is one of a small college ambiance in a technologically advanced, highly esteemed university setting. Centered around the core Mercy values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service, the university offers a nurturing campus environment with individualized attention and guidance. The faculty is committed to teaching and individual mentoring, as 90% hold doctorates or terminal degrees in their field. They are dedicated and caring educators and experts in their respective industries, leading more than 30 undergraduate degrees, 10 graduate degrees, and a variety of certificates. GCU has three schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business & Digital Media, and the School of Education. More students turn to Georgian Court University for the following advantages: •Small classes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 •Personalized education with all classes taught by faculty members—not graduate assistants •Inclusive core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service Georgian Court University is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
900 Lakewood Ave
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey 08701-2600
United States
Phone 732-987-2000
Website georgian.edu
Unique Identifier 210634981