Photos by Rick D'Elia GCU conferred degrees on nontraditional students from the Colangelo College of Business Wednesday morning at GCU Arena. Replay Critical Mass performs at Commencement in GCU Arena on May 3, 2023. Graduates express themselves on their mortarboards at Spring Commencement for online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates express themselves on their mortarboards at Spring Commencement for online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. A graduate blows a kiss to supporters at Commencement for online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates wave to supporters at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement for online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates anticipate their turn to go onstage at the beginning of GCU's Wednesday morning graduation of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates salute during the national anthem at the beginning of GCU's Wednesday morning graduation of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates anticipate their turn to cross the stage at the beginning of GCU's Wednesday morning graduation of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller addresses the Spring Commencement audience Wednesday morning, May, 03, 2023. Student speaker Simone Fricchione delivers her remarks at GCU's Wednesday morning graduation of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Student speaker Simone Fricchione delivers her remarks at GCU's Wednesday morning graduation of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Student speaker Simone Fricchione delivers her remarks at GCU's Wednesday morning graduation of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates react to classmates as they take their turn onstage at the beginning of the Wednesday morning graduation of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. A student throws her cap for a photo at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates express themselves on their mortarboards before Spring Commencement at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in the GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Critical Mass performs before Commencement Wednesday morning at GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates express themselves on their mortarboards before Spring Commencement at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Graduates anticipate their turn to go onstage at the beginning of GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Doctoral students receive their hood at the GCU Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Doctoral students receive their hood at the GCU Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Students celebrate their graduation at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. A doctoral student prepares for Commencement at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. A graduate prepares for Commencement at GCU's Wednesday morning Commencement of online students in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023. Critical Mass performs before Commencement Wednesday morning in GCU Arena, May 3, 2023.
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
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
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Marathon Reading of 'Pride and Prejudice' January 24 @ 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Marathon Reading of 'Pride and Prejudice'
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. IDEA Club Marketplace January 24 @ 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. IDEA Club Marketplace Student entrepreneurs sell their wares. 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
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Meet the Candidates January 27 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Meet the Candidates Meet candidates for ASGCU president and vice president and hear about their platforms. 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 Job Fair January 29 @ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Law Enforcement Job 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
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dough & Flow January 31 @ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dough & Flow Fueling up with knowledge and donuts Event Details
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Academic Wellness January 31 @ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Academic Wellness Changing lives outreach Event Details
7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' January 31 @ 7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' The story of young Anne Frank and her family, who went into hiding in Amsterdam for two years to escape the Nazis. Tickets Event Details
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lopes Go Local February 1 @ 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lopes Go Local Students participate in Habitat home renovation projects in the surrounding neighborhood. Event Details
7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' February 1 @ 7:30 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' The story of young Anne Frank and her family, who went into hiding in Amsterdam for two years to escape the Nazis. Tickets Event Details
2 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' February 2 @ 2 p.m. Recurring 'The Diary of Anne Frank' The story of young Anne Frank and her family, who went into hiding in Amsterdam for two years to escape the Nazis. Tickets Event Details