New apartments add roomy to room and board Finally getting their own bedroom, in some cases for the first time in their young lives -- that had students excited about moving in to […] Published August 25, 2016
Kickstart does a number on freshman angst The new Kickstart program, designed to help freshmen become acclimated to GCU more quickly and easily, was unveiled Wednesday night. About 1,500 freshmen did classroom […] Published August 25, 2016
Common bond: Special socials unite freshman groups Students who are the first in their families to attend college have much in common: different expectations, little help filling out applications and the potential […] Published August 25, 2016
A night to shout about: GCU Stadium set to open The opening night of soccer season Friday at the new GCU Stadium is a special event you won't want to miss -- a pregame celebration, […] Published August 24, 2016
'Ignite' inspires unified vision in Class of 2020 Thousands of freshmen holding lit candles raised their flames to the heaven Tuesday night and became a single group, the Class of 2020, united in […] Published August 24, 2016
'First 72' provides fun plus fodder for new friendships The new First 72 Experience at GCU keeps freshmen busier than ever meeting new people, enjoying social activities, hanging out on their floors and discovering […] Published August 24, 2016
Welcome Week activities, Day 2 Photos by Brandon Sullivan GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University freshmen gathered Tuesday night for a worship service in GCU Arena and then the traditional Ignite […] Published August 24, 2016
You sure get a lift out of being a Move-In volunteer Being a Move-In volunteer looked like so much fun, senior writer Rick Vacek just had to try it. And it was. While learning about Room […] Published August 23, 2016
Cheer, dance teams and Thunder score big victories GCU's cheer and dance teams and its mascot, Thunder, have become nationally recognized for their spirit and skill, and the results in a recent competition […] Published August 23, 2016
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Welcome Week: New student and family commissioning January 4 @ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Welcome Week: New student and family commissioning
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Welcome Week: Parent and family orientation January 4 @ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Welcome Week: Parent and family orientation
2025-01-06 Face-to-face instruction begins Face-to-face instruction begins January 6 Face-to-face instruction begins
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chapel January 6 @ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chapel Speaker: GCU President Brian Mueller Event Details
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Movie Night: 'The Forge' January 7 @ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Movie Night: 'The Forge' Presented by the Canyon Activities Board Event Details
7:30 p.m. The Gathering January 7 @ 7:30 p.m. The Gathering Topic: Jesus' Identity (Mark 8:27-9:1) Event Details
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chapel January 13 @ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chapel Speaker: GCU University Pastor Dr. Tim Griffin Event Details
3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops January 13 @ 3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. New Views Student Market January 13 @ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. New Views Student Market CAB Event Details
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Day: Grow Your Goals January 14 @ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Day: Grow Your Goals Grab a free plant and grow your goals for the new year. Event Details
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Discount Tire Sponsor Panel January 14 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Discount Tire Sponsor Panel
7:30 p.m. The Gathering January 14 @ 7:30 p.m. The Gathering Topic: Jesus Transfigured and Doubt (Mark 9:2-29) Event Details
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. New Years Nachos Movie Night January 15 @ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. New Years Nachos Movie Night
2025-01-18 Men's and women's swimming and diving Men's and women's swimming and diving January 18 Men's and women's swimming and diving vs. California Baptist Event Details
3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops January 20 @ 3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Colangelo College of Business welcome back kickoff January 21 @ 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Colangelo College of Business welcome back kickoff
7:30 p.m. The Gathering January 21 @ 7:30 p.m. The Gathering Topic: Jesus Came to Serve (Mark 9:30-37; 10:35-45) Event Details
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. TEDx Catalyst January 24 @ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. TEDx Catalyst TEDxGCU members mentor high school students at this event, which helps sharpen students' public speaking skills. Event Details
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chapel January 27 @ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chapel Speaker: Des Wadsworth, Grace Community Church Event Details
3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops January 27 @ 3:30 p.m. Recurring Spiritual Formation Workshops
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. T.W. Lewis Speaker Series with Peter Luukko January 28 @ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. T.W. Lewis Speaker Series with Peter Luukko The ice hockey executive will speak to GCU's students about his experiences. Event Details
7:30 p.m. The Gathering January 28 @ 7:30 p.m. The Gathering Topic: Jesus Rides into Jerusalem (mark 11:1-11) Event Details
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Recurring Blood drive January 29 @ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Recurring Blood drive Presented by ASGCU Event Details
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Law enforcement fair January 29 @ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Law enforcement fair Students will have the opportunity to engage with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Event Details
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Recurring Blood drive January 30 @ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Recurring Blood drive Presented by ASGCU Event Details
7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' January 31 @ 7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' February 1 @ 7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank'