Welcome Week

Welcome Week features a fast and furiously fun schedule

Photos by Ralph Freso Welcome Week at Grand Canyon University has evolved into a mix of fluid efficiency and fun events. This year’s Aug. 26-31 […]

'I'll call you when I want to feel close to home'

They stood in family huddles, arms draped around one another, in an inaugural rite of passage called Lope Family Sendoff that gave parents prayers and […]

GCU's Welcome Week spirit anchored by faith

Photos by Ralph Freso “If you are looking to go deeper in your faith, this is 100% the place you’ll find it,” Worship Manager Jared […]

Welcome Week thrice as nice thanks to trio of big events

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow The sun is starting to set on the second day of Welcome Week, and it’s time to take a […]

Campus celebrates 75 years with surprise at move-in

It’s a Welcome Week of connection. It’s why student clubs are heavily featured this week, including four events and the big Club and Community Fair […]

Welcome Week operations mastermind helps keep things running smoothly

The most anticipated week of the year is here at Grand Canyon University. It's Welcome Week, which means cars are lining up at every entrance […]

Welcome to the club, all 110 of them

It’s a Welcome Week of connection. It’s why student clubs are heavily featured this week, including four events and the big Club and Community Fair […]

Incoming freshmen explore the heart of GCU at first Herd Camp

Welcome Programs hosted 64 incoming freshman students for GCU's first Herd Camp. For three days, prospective students participated in fun activities and informative sessions that […]

Here's the big numbers for Welcome Week, including 117

Catch these big numbers compiled over Welcome Week. You may know the real big one -- the record-setting temperature -- but did you know the […]