Admissions
A structured, fully online route to a U.S. degree.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: high school diploma or equivalent
- Master's: bachelor's degree, minimum GPA 3.0, CV
- Doctoral: master's degree, minimum GPA 3.0, CV and statement of research interest
- At least 18 years old at enrollment
English proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 79+
- IELTS Academic 6.5+
- or GCA English Proficiency Exam (EPE) 70/100+
- All instruction is in English — GCA does not offer ESL or preparatory programs
Documents
- Foreign credentials evaluated by a NACES or AICE member agency
- Transfer credit: up to 75% of a program (courses, micro-credentials, prior learning)
- At least 25% must be completed at GCA
- Minimum grade for transfer: C (2.0)
Technology
- A computer with webcam and microphone
- Reliable internet connection
- 50 Mbps recommended
The application, step by step
- 1Submit your ID
- 2Complete the application
- 3Review the catalog
- 4Send education documents
- 5Interview (if required)
- 6English proficiency
- 7Technology confirmation
- 8Sign the enrollment agreement and pay the $50 application fee
Upcoming start dates
Eight blocks open every year. There is no “wait until September”: once you decide, you join the next block.
| Term | Block | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Block 3 | Nov 9, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | Block 1 | Jan 4, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Block 2 | Feb 15, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Block 3 | Mar 29, 2027 – May 9, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Block 1 | May 17, 2027 – Jun 27, 2027 |