Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University's Winter Commencement celebrated graduates on Friday afternoon at Global Credit Union Arena. A nursing graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates take selfies during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Family members try to get the attention of their graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A nursing graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. The decorated mortarboard of a nursing graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates applaud the procession of faculty during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Critical Mass perform the National Anthem during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb addresses the graduating class during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. College of Nursing graduates are recognized during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Student speaker Gabrielle Viovicente addresses her fellow graduates during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Student speaker Gabrielle Viovicente addresses her fellow graduates during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Nursing graduates recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. ASGCU student body president Ashley Cote addresses her fellow students before leading them in prayer during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Students pose for photos with College of Arts and Media Dean Craig Detweiler during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates wave to family and friends in the audience after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Students pose for photos with College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Sherman Elliott during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A graduate displays his diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates celebrate under a cascade of confetti streamers during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates are greeted with hugs by family and friends on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A graduate stands on a chair looking for family and friends on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A graduate with her diploma and a bouquet of flowers and cash following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates take pictures with family on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A graduate celebrates with her niece following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Graduates are greeted with hugs by family and friends on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A graduate gives "Lopes up" following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A graduate in traditional ceremonial Hawaiian dress following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. A graduate and boyfriend following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024. Happy graduates sit in the large, oversize lounge chair on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
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: Orientation groups January 4 @ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Welcome Week: Orientation groups
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'