Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is on a 100-acre campus in an urban setting in Phoenix, Arizona. There are many activities and organizations for Grand Canyon University students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, , and more.

Grand Canyon University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Grand Canyon University has a thriving International Student Association. In fact, more students participate in International Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Grand Canyon University include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Nurses Association, Canyon Crazies and AZ Hosa.

The Grand Canyon University community comes together each year for Welcome Week, ASGCU Events and Home Basketball Games.

Does Grand Canyon University offer student housing?

Grand Canyon University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Grand Canyon University students live off campus. In 2021, 40% of undergrads at Grand Canyon University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 60% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Grand Canyon University. There are 1,175 spots available in on-campus housing for all 0 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 1,52 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 70% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Safety at Grand Canyon University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Grand Canyon University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Grand Canyon University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Grand Canyon University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Grand Canyon University has staffed gates to enter campus after non-business hours.

Plan a Visit to Grand Canyon University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to Grand Canyon University, take Interstate 17 to Phoenix, AZ. If you need to fly, book your flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Grand Canyon University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour