Parent and Family Resources
As a family member of a GCU student, you are now officially part of our extended Lope family. The role you have in the life of your student over their college career plays an integral part in the success they will have on campus. College is a time of growth in terms of your student’s academic pursuits, personal development and spiritual formation — and we want to partner with you in that endeavor.
Throughout your student's time at GCU, our office can offer support and provide you with resources to stay connected. We encourage you to take part in events tailored just for you. To stay informed, be sure to sign up for the GCU Family Connection Portal and participate in a Lope Family Group near you. To be even more involved, apply to be part of our Parent Council in the spring.
We pray that this year brings many blessings, and we look forward to seeing you on campus.
-Robyn Hord
Parent and Family Programs Coordinator
Lope Family Groups
A Lope Family Group is a great way to connect with other GCU families in your area. Groups meet monthly to pray, pack care packages or serve the community. To join a Lope Family Group, view the current list and sign up.
Giving Opportunities
Philanthropy plays a vital role in making an exceptional student experience possible for current and future Lopes. We know a portion of your heart is here with us in the form of your son or daughter, and it is our privilege to partner with you to make sure your student has the most amazing college experience. Visit GCU Giving to learn more about how you can support the programs most important to you and your student.
Parent Council
Parent Council is comprised of parent volunteers who serve as liaisons to GCU. The Parent Council meets on campus twice per year with the goal of serving parents and their students, participating as volunteers during university events or programs and helping to generate ideas for parent and family programming.
Applications for Parent Council open every spring.
Pamela Benjamin
Vail, AZ
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Ernest Garza – Bilingual
Centennial, CO
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George Gramm
Gridley, IL
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Willow Gramm
Gridley, IL
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Anita Luster
Wakarusa, IN
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Fred Luster
Wakarusa, IN
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Sandi Martin - Bilingual
Surprise, AZ
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Casey Mayben
Peoria, AZ
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Jackie McCormick
Peoria, AZ
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Diana Mena – Bilingual
Laveen, AZ
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Bonnie Nichols
Poway, CA
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Troy Nichols
Poway, CA
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Leslie Norman
Lakeville, MN
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Matt Norman
Lakeville, MN
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Bruce Ostermeyer
Lewis Center, OH
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Audrey Schroth
Placentia, CA
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Josh Schroth
Placentia, CA
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Mary Beth Tack
Kelso, WA
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Yolanda Williams
Artesia, CA
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