Student Affairs

Welcome to Student Affairs. Our goal is to provide you with resources across campus that help enrich both the student experience and campus life here at Grand Canyon University. Student Affairs is home to these departments:

The Department of Campus Recreation is here to provide you with several ways to stay physically active, have fun and build community on campus. Come join a fitness class at one of our six fitness centers on campus or join an Intramural Sport where you can have fun competing against other students. If you want to explore off-campus and see what the Southwest has to offer, you can sign up for one of our adventure trips with our Outdoor Recreation team where we hike, paddle and climb our way around the great outdoors.

GCU offers a highly competitive intercollegiate club sports program that is an exciting alternative to recreation and NCAA Division I athletics. Club sports athletes have access to high quality facilities, athletic training and coaching.

GCU’s Health and Wellness Clinic is available to provide you with quality healthcare services on campus. Our board-certified nurse practitioners and physicians are available for patient visits to treat illness as well as offer physical exams, health education, wellness promotion and physical rehabilitation services while providing holistic care to all campus students.

The Department of Housing Operations is your go-to for all aspects of student housing reservations for both new and returning students. They manage allocation and growth, the online housing selection process and housing policy deadlines to ensure that you are informed and able to navigate this process.

The Department of Residence Life assists students with their needs related to on-campus living. Residence Life is also responsible for residence hall programming and staffing. Explore our suite-style residence halls, find important dates and more.

On-campus students can take advantage of the services offered through the Department of Student Care, which include individual counseling, group therapy, Wellness Workshops, referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources, as well as crisis and safety interventions. Student Care can get you connected to the tools you need to flourish as an on-campus student at GCU.

The Department of Community Standards educates and holds students accountable to the GCU Community Standards.

The Department of Student Engagement hosts key campus groups like ASGCU, CAB, Clubs and Organizations, Commuter Life, Multicultural Office, ROTC, Thunderground, Riverbed and GCU Engage. We're committed to maximizing your campus experience and fostering student involvement. Through our programs and events, we create an inclusive environment for all students and help integrate them into the GCU community. Join us, make new friends, and immerse yourself in the full college experience!

At GCU, we believe having the opportunity to explore what it looks like to follow God is critical, and college is a key time when students engage in this process. The Department of Spiritual Life is here to support you by providing spiritual formation opportunities during your time on campus.

The Department of Welcome Programs is committed to supporting new students and families as they transition to GCU by creating impactful experiences, collaborating with families, and facilitating meaningful connections to GCU resources and community.