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GCU bucks national trend with largest incoming class in its history

(Aug. 30, 2022) – Amidst a national environment in which nearly 7% fewer high school graduates are enrolling in college, Grand Canyon University continues to […]

First Monday

Students enjoyed free food and fun shopping at First Monday. Photos by Zachary BonDurant. Here's the story.

Speedfriending

New students made new friendships Monday night at Speedfriending. Photos by Zachary BonDurant. Here's the story.

Move-In, Day 1

There were smiles all around as Move-In got Welcome Week off to a roaring start Monday. Here's the story.

Students eat, shop, socialize at First Monday

First Monday, a first-time event on the Welcome Week calendar, drew a large crowd of students to Prescott Field. The main attractions were the wares […]

Speedfriending had their interest at hello

Freshmen made new connections Monday night in Speedfriending, which brought them together on Juniper Field to exchange handshakes and hellos. But they weren't the only […]

Preparation pays off with many happy returns

Welcome Week is the culmination of intense preparation, but it's a labor of love for the people who greet the incoming and returning students with […]

Welcome Crew puts the 'Woohoo!' in arrival

An added attraction for Move-In this year is the Welcome Crew, which has a simple goal: Make arriving students and their families feel even more […]