Welcome Week 2023 Recap

Grand Canyon University kicked off the 2023-24 school year the Lopes way, with a Welcome Week full of excitement, new beginnings and the GCU spirit.
About Grand Canyon University:
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier private Christian university and one of the largest and fastest-growing universities in the country.* We’re committed to delivering an affordable and transformative higher education that serves its students, the community and God.
Based in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona, GCU integrates a welcoming Christian worldview into over 320 academic programs (as of March 2023) on our vibrant, growing campus. And if you need more flexibility, over 260 programs are offered within our online learning environment, giving you the personal freedom and support you need to earn your degree in the time you have - from wherever you are.
At GCU, we work to develop servant leaders. We challenge and inspire you to become an innovative thinker, effective communicator, global contributor and the kind of changemaker who invigorates your community by placing the interests of others before your own. GCU aims to not simply teach but provide a path to spiritual and emotional well-being in an environment that opens our hearts to students from all backgrounds and denominations.
GCU's ongoing commitment to academic excellence has led to an exciting era of community impact and campus expansion. This expansion includes new residence halls, amenities, academic and athletic facilities and immersive, hands-on labs that allow for practical learning.
Whether you’re looking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, GCU believes that an education should be accessible to all with a supportive graduation team behind you. Learn more about GCU’s programs, competitive tuition rates and generous scholarship offers from your university counselor who takes a personalized approach to your success.
Private. Christian. Affordable. Find your purpose at GCU.
Visit www.gcu.edu or start your journey at GCU today: www.gcu.edu/rmi/apply-now
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*National Center for Education Statistics. May 2021. Fast Facts: Highest Enrollment.
nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.... Retrieved April 14, 2023.
Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Approved by the Manager of the Department of Welcome Programs on Sept. 12, 2023.