In 2003, Georgia Central was authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) to grant non-degree certificates and Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees. In 2004, Georgia Central University moved to a campus in Lilburn, and expanded the campus in 2005. Also in 2005, GNPEC authorized GCU’s Master of Science degree program in Oriental Medicine.

In 2009, GCU was approved for Candidate Status by TRACS and put forth its best efforts to achieve ever-higher educational goals.

In 2011, Georgia Central University was granted a provisional certification to participate in the Title IV Federal Student Financial Aid Program by the Atlanta School Participation Team of the US Department of Education. Also, in 2011, GCU acquired and moved to a new campus site at 6789 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30360, to facilitate growing demand and the need for a new educational environment.

In 2012, GCU School of Divinity became an associate member school of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). In November 2012, GCU became a fully-accredited member of TRACS. In 2013, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) authorized a GCU teaching site in Virginia.

In 2014, the School of Divinity was granted candidacy for accredited membership by ATS. In October, GCU installed Dr. Young Ihl Chang, former President of the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Korea, as its second President. The Founder and first President, Dr. Paul C. Kim, was installed as the University Chancellor. In 2015, Dr. Chang resigned his position to concentrate on academic and spiritual matters. Dr. Paul C. Kim was installed as the third President. A new PhD in Intercultural Studies program was approved by GNPEC.

In January 2016, GCU exchanged a MOU with Africa Theological Seminary in Kitale, Kenya to extend its educational mission in partnering with theological schools in mission fields. In March 2016, GCU was approved to open a teaching site in the State of New Jersey. In May 2016, GCU’s PhD in Intercultural Studies program was approved by TRACS. In August 2016, GCU obtained approval to open a teaching site in Sunnyvale, California.

In May 2017, GCU was endorsed by the Korean American Presbyterian Church (KAPC). In June 2017, School of Divinity was granted full accreditation from ATS.In July 2017, the State of Georgia and GNPEC approved GCU’s institutional name change request, so the University changed its name to Georgia Central University. The purpose of the institutional name change is to expand God’s kingdom and be more inclusive by going beyond the Christian world. In October 2017, ATS approve GCU’s institutional named change request, so the School of Divinity changed its name to Georgi8a Central University School of Divinity. In November 2017, GCU’s extension site in Hacksack, New Jersey, was approved by ATS. In December 2017, GCU voluntarily withdrew its membership from TRACS. In January 2018, In February 2018, GCU’s Comprehensive Distance Education was approved by ATS. February 2019, GCU Ph.D. program in Intercultural Studies was approved by ATS.

New Jersey Extension site certified by the USCIS to begin issuing and applying for SEVIS I- 20 visas

GNPEC authorized two undergraduate Taekwondo Martial Arts Program (AA & BA), In October 2022 ABHE granted Candidate Membership.

ATS reaffirmed full accreditation till 2030.