Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University's sole purpose is to educate adults -- like you -- who are balancing the complex demands of life.We recognize the value of your education and work background, and will help you leverage your experience to accelerate your progress toward a degree.

We give you real-world knowledge from instructors who are practicing professionals in some of the Bay Area's largest and most successful organizations. We are a non-profit university, so you know that your tuition goes to your education -- not to shareholders.

For more than 115 years, non-profit Golden Gate University (GGU) has been helping adults achieve their professional goals by providing undergraduate and graduate education in Accounting, Law, Taxation, Business and related areas.

GGU is California's fourth oldest private university, enrolling 5,000 students and representing more than 68,000 alumni.The university's main campus is located in San Francisco with additional teaching sites in Seattle and Silicon Valley. In addition to evening and weekend classes, most courses and degrees are offered entirely online.

Our graduates frequently tell us that our individual attention is what sets us apart from other universities. Discover for yourself the many services we offer students; from the time students apply to the time they graduate, we have members of the faculty and staff to help them along the way.

One thing that sets Golden Gate University apart from our contemporaries is our commitment to helping each student on an individual basis. That's exactly why we offer a variety of learning support services both on site as well as online. Most of our tutors have a master's degree in their field, and many of them are instructors here at GGU, so they understand what it takes for students to succeed in their classwork and in their careers.

Three weeks into your first semester, you'll be paired with a student services advisor who will work with you to develop a plan of study. Your advisor will act as a liaison between your and your instructors, career counselors, and financial planners. Your advisor will help you select appropriate courses, answer questions about career planning, and provide specific academic advising.

Student Life at Golden Gate University is defined by three features: information, involvement, and networking. Whether a full time or part time student, online or on campus, every student is encouraged to stay connected and stay informed about GGU. We offer a number of different resources that our students can take advantage of to keep up with all the news and changes taking place with GGU.

There are a variety of networks in place for students to stay connected. Student Government involves students in university policies, goals and objectives. Student organizations allow students the chance to learn valuable skills and network with their peers here at the University. The student newsletter connects current students with faculty, alumni, and each other, allowing each a chance to keep up with classes, job openings, and any news from the administration.

At Golden Gate University, we want to give you more than just an education; we want to give you the tools and resources to help you find a new career or advance your current career. As a GGU student, you will have access to internships, job postings, and connections with professors and alumni. Our course offerings are designed to prepare you for professional success, yet it is our alumni and connections that make your time at GGU valuable.

Golden Gate University has two libraries: the Business Library, which serves the entire GGU community, and the Law Library, which primarily serves the students, staff, and faculty at the School of Law. Both libraries are located at our San Francisco Campus, and San Francisco-based students can take advantage of classes and workshops held by the knowledgeable and helpful staff of librarians.

Golden Gate University's eLearning offers a virtual classroom experience that combines academic rigor with flexibility.Courses are composed of highly-practical educational content taught by working professionals in their fields.All courses are web-based, and coursework can be completed anytime, anywhere, so you can work at your convenience.

eLearning now serves approximately over 5,000 fully online students, 1,100 mixed mode students, and 4,200 web-enhanced students annually. Over the last ten years, Golden Gate University has been at the forefront of online education, and to this day we continue to innovate, offering online courses, student communities, service tools, and demonstration courses.

Golden Gate University offers a wide range of courses, both on campus and online, for students at all levels of higher education. Whether you are trying to finish a degree, working to advance your career, or looking to sharpen your skills through a certificate program, we have a program that fits your needs.

For most undergraduates, universities are focused on getting you out of the door with a degree, but don't pay much attention to what happens after you receive your diploma. At Golden Gate University, we offer programs that focus specifically on business and management, so you can put your degree to use immediately.

Our Office of Career Planning helps support your lifelong career plan, and will help you select courses that will get your career on track. As always, our flexible scheduling and online course offerings cater to your schedule, so you can work at your own pace whether you are a full time student or working full time.

Advance your career with practical and powerful skills you gain from a graduate degree at Golden Gate University.Our flexible scheduling allow you to study at your own pace -- even while working.

With more than 110 years of preparing business professionals, Golden Gate University has a proven record of success.We have been at the forefront of educational and online teaching technology for the past ten years, helping students earn degrees entirely online. Our instructors are working professionals with firsthand experience in the field, and our graduates have gone on to become leaders in the business, legal, and nonprofit communities worldwide.