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.
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
| 2018 DATES | DESCRIPTION |
| Thursday, Nov. 1 | December Graduate: Spring Housing Withdrawal Deadline |
| Thursday, Nov. 1 | Only for residents new to Spring 2019: Cancellation Deadline to Cancel Spring Only Housing Reservation without Termination of Housing Contract fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Saturday, Nov. 17 - Sunday, Nov. 25 | Fall Break (Students can stay on campus) |
| Saturday, Dec. 1 | Only for residents new to Spring 2019: Room Reservation Switch Deadline (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Saturday, Dec. 1 | Non-Local Program: Spring Housing Withdrawal Deadline |
| Tuesday, Dec. 4 | Only for residents new to Spring 2019: Cancellation Deadline to Cancel Spring Only Housing Reservation with $200 Termination of Housing Contract fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Wednesday, Dec. 5 through term start | Only for residents new to Spring 2019: Spring Only Housing Reservation Cancellations will be charged $400 Termination of Contract Fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Wednesday, Dec. 12 | Fall Classes End |
| Thursday, Dec. 13 by 3 pm | Living Area Closure for all NON-GRADUATING student for Christmas Break - Students may NOT stay on campus (Including Apartments) |
| Saturday, Dec. 15 by noon | Living Area Closure for all GRADUATING students for Christmas Break - Students may NOT stay on campus (including all apartments) |
| Saturday, Dec. 15 - Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 | Christmas Break |
| 2019 DATES | DESCRIPTION |
| Saturday, Jan. 5 (8 - 10 am) | New Students Move-In |
| Saturday, Jan. 5 - Sunday, Jan. 6 (starting at 11 am) | Continuing Students Return to Campus |
| Monday, Jan. 7 | Spring Classes Begin |
| Monday, Jan. 7 at 5 pm | "No Show" Students Housing Reservations Dropped |
| Wednesday, Feb. 20 | Step 1 of Housing Selection: Submit a housing committal and make pre-payment to receive a housing selection timeslot |
| Tuesday, March 5 | If Step 1 is completed, students are emailed housing selection timeslot |
| Thursday, March 7 | Step 2 of Housing Selection: Group Leader Sign Up |
| Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, March 24 | Spring Break (Students can stay on-campus) |
| Tuesday, March 26 | Step 3 of Housing Selection: Current senior group leaders will select roommate group's housing reservation. All students with a new housing reservation will then sign their Housing Contract and complete Meal Plan Selection |
| Friday, March 29 | Step 3 of Housing Selection: Current junior group leaders will select roommate group's housing reservation. All students with a new housing reservation will then sign their Housing Contract and complete Meal Plan Selection |
| Wednesday, April 3 | Step 3 of Housing Selection: Current sophomore group leaders will select roommate group's housing reservation. All students with a new housing reservation will then sign their Housing Contract and complete Meal Plan Selection |
| Monday, April 8 | Step 3 of Housing Selection: Current freshman group leaders will select roommate group's housing reservation. All students with a new housing reservation will then sign their Housing Contract and complete Meal Plan Selection |
| Wednesday, April 10 | Step 3 of Housing Selection: Late applicants can select a housing reservation (anyone who did not complete Step 1 before the March 1 deadline) |
| Friday, April 12 | Summer 2019 On Campus Resident Cancellation Deadline to Cancel Summer Housing Reservations without Termination of Housing Contract fee |
| Tuesday, April 16 | Deadline to Apply for Summer 2019 Housing |
| Friday, April 19 | Summer 2019 On Campus Resident Cancellation Deadline to Cancel Summer Housing Reservations with $200 Termination of Housing Contract fee |
| Saturday, April 20 - Sunday, May 13 | Summer 2019 On Campus Resident Cancelling Summer Housing Reservations will be charged $400 Termination of Housing Contract fee |
| Wednesday, April 24 | Spring Classes End |
| Thursday, April 25 by 3 pm | Living Area Closure for all NON-GRADUATING students - Students may NOT stay on campus (including all apartments) |
| Friday, April 26 by 3 pm | Living Area Closure for all GRADUATING students - Students may NOT stay on campus (including all apartments) |
| Wednesday, May 1 | Fall 2019 Deadline to Cancel Academic Year Housing Reservations without Termination of Housing Contract Fee |
| Friday, May 10 (9 am - noon) | Summer 2019 Residents: Summer Housing Check-In |
| Monday, May 13 by 3 pm | Summer 2019 Residents: Spring Housing Check-Out |
| Monday, May 6 | Summer Classes Begin |
| Monday, July 1 | 2019-20 Room Switch and Reservation Change Deadline |
| Monday, July 1 | Fall 2019 Deadline to Cancel Academic Year Housing Reservations with $200 Termination of Housing Contract Fee |
| Monday, July 1 | Last day for returning students to select Self Move-in date |
| Tuesday, July 2 through term start | Fall 2019 On Campus Resident Cancellations of Academic Year Housing Reservations will be Charged $400 Termination of Housing Contract Fee |
| Friday, July 26 (1 - 4 pm) | Summer 2019 Residents: Check-In to Fall 2019 Housing or Contingency Housing |
| Monday, July 29 by noon | Summer 2019 Residents: Check-Out of Summer 2019 Housing |
| Friday, Aug. 16 | Summer Classes End |
| Saturday, Aug. 17 by noon | Summer 2019 Residents with NO Fall 2019 Housing Reservation: Check-Out of Contingency Housing |
| Monday, Aug. 19 - Friday, Aug. 23 | Fall 2019 Residents: Move-In |
| Monday, Aug. 26 | Fall Classes Begin |
| Monday, Aug. 26 at 5 pm | "No Show" Students Housing Reservations Dropped |
| Friday, Nov. 1 | December Graduate: Spring Housing Withdrawal Deadline |
| Friday, Nov. 1 | Only for residents new to Spring 2020: Deadline to Cancel Spring Only Housing Reservation without Termination of Housing Contract fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Monday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Dec. 1 | Fall Break (Students can stay on campus) |
| Sunday, Dec. 1 | Only for residents new to Spring 2020: Room Reservation Switch Deadline (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Sunday, Dec. 1 | Non-Local Program: Spring Housing Withdrawal Deadline |
| Wednesday, Dec. 4 | Only for residents new to Spring 2020: Deadline to Cancel Spring Only Housing Reservation with $200 Termination of Housing Contract fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Thursday, Dec. 5 through term start | Only for residents new to Spring 2020: Spring Only Housing Reservation Cancellations will be charged $400 Termination of Contract Fee (not applicable to residents with an Academic Year contract) |
| Wednesday, Dec. 11 | Fall Classes End |
| Thursday, Dec. 12 by 3pm | Living Area Closure for all NON-GRADUATING student for Christmas Break - Students may NOT stay on campus (Including Apartments) |
| Saturday, Dec. 14 by noon | Living Area Closure for all GRADUATING students for Christmas Break - Students may NOT stay on campus (including all apartments) |
| Saturday, Dec. 14 - Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 | Christmas Break |
| 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 |
| TBA | Step 1 of Housing Selection: Submit a housing committal and make pre-payment to receive a housing selection timeslot; create roommate group |
| Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 22 | Spring Break (Students can stay on-campus) |
| TBA | Step 2 of Housing Selection: Students will receive timeslots based on current classification to choose housing, sign their Housing Contract, and complete Meal Plan Selection |
| TBA | Step 2 of Housing Selection: Late applicants can select a housing reservation (anyone who did not complete Step 1 before the March 1 deadline) |
| TBA | Summer 2020 Deadline to Cancel Summer Housing Reservations without Termination of Housing Contract fee |
| TBA | Deadline to Apply for Summer 2020 Housing |
| TBA | Summer 2020 Deadline to Cancel Summer Housing Reservations with $200 Termination of Housing Contract fee |
| TBA | Summer 2020 Housing Reservation Cancellations will be charged $400 Termination of Housing Contract fee |
| Wednesday, April 22 | Spring Classes End |
| Thursday, April 23 by 3 pm | Living Area Closure for all NON-GRADUATING students - Students may NOT stay on campus (including all apartments) |
| Friday, April 24 by 3 pm | Living Area Closure for all GRADUATING students - Students may NOT stay on campus (including all apartments) |
Dates and information are subject to change.