Welcome to Lope Country!
Connection starts as soon as you step foot on campus
We can't wait to wow you with hundreds of ways to get involved, build community, and find your purpose here at GCU. Our hope is to familiarize you with campus, and foster connection with your fellow new Lopes!
Tips For New Students
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Complete your New Student Orientation Online module
This interactive program will help prepare you to become a successful Lope by introducing you to hundreds of involvement opportunities and how get plugged in.
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Download the GCU Student app
This app houses your class schedule, digital student ID, a campus map, live video of campus dining lines, and much more! It's a must-have for navigating campus.
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Don't skip your O-Group!
You'll meet your Orientation Group after the Welcome Session on the day you move onto campus. Meet other new students in a small-group setting and learn what you can expect as you transition to campus!
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Attend your Hall Meeting, Community Gathering, and Life Group
These events start during Welcome Week and take place in your living area and are designed to build connection with your suitemates and hallmates. Commuters can plug into a Life Group as well!
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Attend the Club & Community Fair
This popular Welcome Week event features campus clubs, departments, organizations, and popular community members. It's the perfect place to start learning about community on campus.
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Try a little bit of everything
You never know what groups or activities might be a great fit for you! Attend lots of events, join an intramural team, join a fitness class, hop into the Multicultural Lounge, register for a Local or Global Outreach ministry, check out the eSports Arena, or just hang out on campus for pick-up basketball or frisbee. Pro tip: even the most confident people get nervous with big changes.
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Expect some ups and downs
Starting at college or transitioning to a new one is a major life transition. We will teach you more about the W-Curve Theory with your O-Group during Welcome Week.
Meet the Head O-Leaders:
Head O-Leaders work with new GCU students year-round to cultivate a positive experience, seamless transition to campus living, and sense of connectedness at Grand Canyon University.
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Angel Gonzalez
Healthcare Admin Management Major
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Grace Patrick
Entrepreneurship & Marketing and Advertising Major
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Jack Dewey
Christian Studies Major
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Jade Hight
Elementary Education Major
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Kailyn Gioimo
Elementary Education Major
New Student Resources
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Looking for ways to get involved or meet new people? Complete the Connection Form and one of our O-Leaders will reach out to help you get plugged in to community.
Fill out our connection form here
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Your first connection events will happen during Welcome Week, follow us on Instagram @gcuwelcome and check back to learn about more events!
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Sign up here for new student text updates!
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Check out our New Student Resource page here