New Student Resources
New Student FAQs:
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Check out all of GCU’s dining options here!
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You can also find our interactive campus map here!
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Find a list of fitness centers and register for classes here: myrec.gcu.edu
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Check out the complete list of campus clubs and get more information here!
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It’s normal to worry about making new connections when you start in a new place, and we’ve got lots of ways for you to connect to your community at GCU! See the list below for resources!
Looking for spiritual community here on campus? Join a Life Group in your building! Find all the info you need in your building’s lobby or follow @gcuspirituallife on Instagram.
Check out your building’s Community Gatherings! Find all the information posted in your building’s lobby or on their Instagram.
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Follow us on Instagram @gcuwelcome for the most up to date information and event info!
GCU Directory:
Now that you’re officially a student here at GCU, you have access to a whole campus full of resources and people who are here to help you! Feel free to reach out to the departments below as needed to help you make the most out of Lope life.
ACADEMIC SERVICES
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR Assists students with their initial enrollment into a program of study and transitions them to campus | 800-800-9776
STUDENT SERVICES COUNSELORS Assists students with planning and maintaining their program of study on-campus once enrolled | 800-800-9776
ACADEMIC CAREER AND EXCELLENCE CENTER Helps with everything from academic support and coursework assistance to finding a job on campus and scheduling campus/scholarship hours | 602-639-8901
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Assists international students with admissions and program completion | 602-639-9761
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESOURCES International students must check in with the International Students Office upon arrival on campus | 602-639-7382 | International.Office@gcu.edu
LIBRARY Provides learning resources through physical and online libraries 602-639-6641 | library.gcu.edu
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC RECORDS Tracks student progress to degree completion, evaluates transcripts, and admits students to the university | 800-800-9776 AcademicRecords@gcu.edu
CAMPUS RESOURCES
CAMPUS OPERATIONS AND PARKING Assists students with parking permits and student ID cards | 602-639-6527 | CampusParking@gcu.edu
LAUNDRY Washers and dryers are available for $1.25 per load *Cash and credit cards accepted
MAIL AND COPY CENTER Assists students with personal mailboxes, mailing letters and packages, as well as photocopying services | 602-639-7905 | Mail.Center@gcu.edu
PUBLIC SAFETY Assists students, faculty, and staff with issues regarding campus safety officers are on-call 24 hours a day at 602-639-8100 | Public.safety@gcu.edu
STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES Assists students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations based on student self-disclosure | 602-639-6342 | DisabilityOffice@gcu.edu
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Assists students with technical issues regarding the university systems | 877-428-8447 | Technical.Support@gcu.edu | support.gcu.edu
COLLEGES
COLLEGES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND MEDIA 602-639-7500 | cam@gcu.edu
COLANGELO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 602-639-7205 | ccob@gcu.edu
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 602-639-6205 | coe@gcu.edu
COLLEGE OF DOCTORAL STUDIES 602-639-6202 | doctoral@gcu.edu
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 602-639-8301 | chss@gcu.edu
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS 602-639-6405 | conhcp@gcu.edu
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY 602-639-8302 | cset@gcu.edu
COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY 602-639-7729 | cot@gcu.edu
HONORS COLLEGE 602-639-8228 | GCU.Honors@gcu.edu
STUDENT AFFAIRS
CANYON HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER 602-639-6215 | Healthcenter@gcu.edu
CAMPUS RECREATION 602-639-8241 | Intramurals@gcu.edu | 602-639-7724 | OutdoorRecreation@gcu.edu | 602-639-7724
CLUB SPORTS Teams play at a highly competitive level that demands excellence and creates unforgettable experiences | ClubSports@gcu.edu
FOSTERING FUTURES Provides scholarships to students who age out of Arizona foster care | FosteringFutures@gcu.edu
HOUSING OPERATIONS Assists students with housing reservations | 602-639-6240 | Housing@gcu.edu
RESIDENCE LIFE Provides support to students in campus housing | 602-639-6244 | ResidenceLife@gcu.edu | gcu.edu/ResidenceLife
SPIRITUAL LIFE Assists students with spiritual growth and development 602-639-6750 SpiritualLife@gcu.edu | gcu.edu/SpiritualLife
STUDENT CARE Serves students by providing brief, solution-focused therapeutic services for a wide variety of psychological issues
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm, Student Life Building 26, 2nd Floor | 602-639-7007
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Assists students in getting involved in campus activities, intramurals, clubs, and organizations | Student.engagement@gcu.edu | gcu.edu/StudentEvents
STUDENT CONDUCT 602-639-7250
WELCOME PROGRAMS Connects new students, parents, and families to the GCU community | 602-639-6002 (call or text) | Welcome@gcu.edu
Additional Resources
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Text us at 602-639-6002 and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
We’re available Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.
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Fill out our connection form here
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Keep an eye on our Instagram page (@gcuwelcome) for details on our connection events, happening year-round! We’ll host events throughout the semester where you can meet other new students and make friends.
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Click here for a downloadable guide