About Grantham University

Grantham University, founded in 1951, is one of the oldest, private, post-secondary, degree-granting distance education universities in the United States. Grantham continues to be a leader in the field of distance education, especially for the military. Grantham University’s mission is to provide accessible, affordable, professionally relevant degree programs in a continuously changing global society.

As the world becomes more technology driven, working adults who wish to keep pace require a dependable, flexible way to obtain the specialized knowledge and training needed to compete in today’s workplace. Grantham University offers a quality online education that is both accommodating and accessible to those who want to pursue higher education and secure an accredited online degree.

Why Choose Grantham University?

Grantham University's degree programs are 100% online and are designed to meet the needs of busy working adult students. There are no required login times, so students can complete their coursework at times and places that fit their busy schedule.

• 100% Online Degree Programs
• Quick Transfer Credit Evaluation
• Simple Application Process
• Student Success Teams
• Military and Veterans Scholarships

Online Nursing Degree Programs

Grantham University stands apart in the field of online nursing education with a fifty-year history of pedagogical experience superior to other online nursing schools. Grantham’s nursing program has been developed to help students meet and exceed the standards set for nursing schools by the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice and from the Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nurses from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

Students learn skills in leadership, community concepts, research, and the professional nursing practice from the Grantham nursing program, skills which will help graduates of the nursing program earn their way into leadership roles in professional medical environments.

Because clinical concepts are integrated into the theory learned at Grantham University’s nursing school, no on-site clinical experience is required in order to graduate from the program, making Grantham University the most convenient way for busy nursing students with difficult schedules and various outside responsibilities to earn their degrees.

What Student Resources Does Grantham Offer?

Grantham University staff will walk with you and guide you from your first course, all the way to graduation. We offer a variety of learning support tools and resources, including:

• Personal Student Advisors
• Academic Advising
• Veterans Services
• Tutoring Services
• Writing and Algebra Labs
• Mentoring Programs
• Career Services

A Military Friendly University

In 2010, for the 4th year in a row, Grantham University was recognized as one of America’s Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities. In addition, the University participates in GoArmyEd, Marine Corps Academic Explorer, and The Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (CCAF) programs; has been recognized as a provisional school in the Navy College Distance Learning Program; and is a member of the National Association of Institutes for Military Education Services (NAIMES).

As an accredited university, and a member of Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC), Grantham University is approved by all branches of the military for tuition assistance and is approved for the payment of VA benefits. Military and professional training as well as prior college course work, CLEP, DANTES, and DSST exams can qualify for college credits.

At Grantham University, military professionals earn their associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in the most efficient way possible. Depending on the number of transfer credits earned, and the amount of time you have to devote to your studies, you could earn your degree in as little as two years.

In honor of the men and women who serve in every branch of the United States Armed Forces, Grantham University offers several Scholarship Programs for Service Members, veterans, and military families. Be sure to ask your admissions representative about eligibility.

Grantham University Accreditation

Grantham University has been continuously accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) since 1961. All programs of instruction offered by Grantham have been examined by independent objective subject matter experts and have been found to meet or exceed the Accrediting Commission’s published academic and ethical standards.

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