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 (GCU). Our department is home to several key offices on campus, including Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Student Engagement and Career Resources. Each of these offices plays a key role in providing you with everything you need to find academic success while enjoying the comforts of our campus community.
Our Mission
The Department of Student Affairs exists to serve the Grand Canyon University student population from a Christian perspective that honors God and others. Student Affairs carries out this mission through providing students relevant co-curricular activities, meaningful engagement in their surrounding community and personal preparation for their future career
and life.
Lope Life
Check back here for information about upcoming events and opportunities on campus.
Resource Guide
Read through the Resource Guide for essential information on what to bring to campus, how to get involved, where to find academic support.
Our Vision
- We will equip student leaders to have a positive impact on the University community.
- We will provide an atmosphere that supports respect toward others.
- We will promote community development through personal responsibility.
- We will foster an environment that is fun, safe, and encouraging.
- We will prepare students to be contributing citizens in a diverse
global community.
Spiritual Life
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.
Student Engagement
What makes Lope Life so great? The Office of Student Engagement is here to help you find out! From planning exciting events to helping you get involved in clubs and intramurals, our office is committed to enhancing the campus experience. We also host one of the biggest events of the year, Welcome Week!
Important Dates
Our calendar helps you plan ahead for important deadlines for the upcoming school year. Make sure to mark these in your calendar.
Dates and information are subject to change
2020 DATES | DESCRIPTION |
Saturday, Jan. 4 (8 - 10 am) | New Students Move-In |
Saturday, Jan. 4 (starting at 11 am) - Sunday, Jan. 5 |
Continuing Students Return to Campus |
Monday, Jan. 6 | Spring Classes Begin |
Monday, Jan. 6 at 5 pm | "No Show" Students Housing Reservations Dropped |
Friday Feb. 28 | Step 1 of Returning Housing Selection Deadline |
Monday, March 9 at 10 am | Summer 2020 Housing Application Opens |
Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 22 | Spring Break (Students can stay on-campus) |
Friday, April 10 | Summer 2020 Deadline to Cancel Summer Housing Reservations without Termination of Housing Contract Fee |
Friday, April 10 | Deadline to Apply for Summer 2020 Housing |
Wednesday, April 22 | Spring Classes End |
Thursday, April 23 | Summer 2020 Deadline to cancel Summer Housing Reservations without Termination of Housing Contract Fee |
Thursday, April 23 by 3 pm | Living Area Closure for ALL students - Students may NOT stay on campus |
Friday, May 4 | Summer Classes Begin |
Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8 and Monday, May 11 | Summer 2020 Residents: Summer Housing Check-In by appointment only |
Friday, May 8 before 5 pm | Summer 2020 Housing Reservation Cancellations will be charged $200 Termination of Housing Contract Fee |
Friday, May 8 after 5 pm | Any Summer 2020 Housing reservation cancellations owe full Summer 2020 rent |
Monday, May 11 by noon | Summer 2020 Residents: Spring Housing Check-Out |
Monday, May 11 | Step 2 of Returning Housing Selection Deadline |
Monday, June 1 by noon | Step 3 of Returning Housing Selection Deadline |
Wednesday, July 1 |
Academic Year 2020-21 Room Switch and Reservation Change Deadline |
Friday, Aug. 14 from 9 am - noon | Summer 2020 and Contingency Residents: Check-In to Fall 2020 Housing |
Saturday, Aug. 15 | Deadline to Cancel Academic Year 2020-21 Housing Contract with NO Termination of Housing Contract Fee |
Sunday, Aug. 16 | Summer Classes End |
Sunday, Aug. 16 - Monday, Sept. 28 at 5 pm | Deadline to Cancel Academic Year 2020-21 Housing Contract with $400 Termination of Housing Contract Fee. Face-to-face instruction start dates may be different for nursing or other programs (i.e. Aug. 24 or Sept. 28). |
Monday, Aug. 17 by noon | Summer 2020 and Contingency Residents: Check out of Summer and Contingency Housing |
Monday, Sept. 21 - Friday, Sept. 25 | Fall 2020: Welcome Week (move-in dates specific to buildings) |
Monday, Sept. 28 | Face-to-face instruction begins. Face-to-face instruction start dates may be different for nursing or other programs (i.e. Aug. 24 or Sept. 28). |
Monday, Sept. 28 at 5 pm (or on the first day of face-to-face instruction specific to student's program) | "No Show" Student Housing Reservations Dropped |
Monday, Sept. 28 after 5 pm (or on the first day of face-to-face instruction specific to student's program) | Academic Year 2020-21 Housing Withdrawal Deadline (Students responsible for fall rent after this date). Face-to-face instruction start dates may be different for nursing or other programs (i.e. Aug. 24 or Sept. 28). |
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | Spring 2021 Only Housing Application opens |
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 2021-22 New Student Housing Application Opens |
Sunday, Nov.1 | December Graduates: Spring Housing Withdrawal Deadline |
Thursday, Nov. 26 - Sunday, Nov. 29 | Thanksgiving Break (Students can stay on campus) |
Monday, Dec. 7 | Residents New to Spring 2021: Room Switch Deadline and Deadline to Cancel Spring Only Housing Contract with no Termination of Contract Fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year Contract) |
Tuesday, Dec. 1 |
Non-Local Program: Spring Housing Withdrawal Deadline |
Tuesday, Dec. 8 - Monday, Jan. 4 at 5 pm |
Residents New to Spring 2021: Deadline to Cancel Spring Only Housing Contract with $400 Termination of Contract Fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year Contract) |
Saturday, Dec. 19 by 3 pm | Christmas Break Living Area Closure – Non Commencement Participants |
Sunday, Dec. 20 by noon | Christmas Break Living Area Closure – Commencement Participants Only |
Saturday, Dec. 19 - Sunday, Jan. 3 | Christmas Break |
Dates and information are subject to change.
2021 DATES | DESCRIPTION |
Saturday, Jan. 2 - Saturday, Jan. 9 | Spring Only Contracted Residents Move-In (appointment required) |
Saturday, Jan. 2 (starting at 3 pm) | Residents Continuing from Fall to Spring can Return to Campus |
Monday, Jan. 4 - Friday, Jan. 8 | Spring Classes Begin (held in an online format for most programs) |
Monday, Jan. 11 | Face-to-face instruction begins. Face-to-face instruction start dates may be different for nursing or other programs (i.e. Jan. 4 or Jan. 11) |
Monday, Jan. 11 at 5 pm | Deadline to Cancel Spring 2021 Only Housing Contract with $400 Termination of Housing Contract Fee. "No Show" Spring Only Contracted Residents Housing Reservations Dropped. (After 5 pm, residents are responsible for full spring rent) |
Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Friday, Feb. 26 | Step 1 of Housing Selection: Submit a housing prepayment |
Wednesday, March 3 – Friday, March 19 | Step 2 of Housing Selection: Roommate Groups |
Saturday, March 13 - Sunday, March 21 | Spring Break (Residents can stay on-campus) |
Wednesday, March 24 – Friday, April 16 | Step 3 of Housing Selection: Select bed, meal plan and sign housing contract during assigned timeslot. Applications must be submitted completely by April 16. Incomplete applications may result in dropped housing assignments |
Wednesday April 21 | Face-to-Face Instruction Ends |
TBD | Living Areas Close for ALL students |
Dates and information are subject to change.