CAMPUS OVERVIEW Getting to Know GCU Day, 365 Days a Year
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CAMPUS OVERVIEW Getting to Know GCU day, 365 days a year. There are also emergency blue light GCU’S SIX COMMITMENTS phones around campus, a “Tips” report tool, RAVE text Grand Canyon University has been helping students FOR REWARDING EXPERIENCES messaging system and more security services to keep our find their purpose and achieve their potential campus safe. for over 65 years. It’s an exciting time for our 5. Real-World Experience university as we are in the midst of campus GCU also serves as the parent organization of multiple expansion and community transformation with 1. Start Strong, Finish Strong enterprises-the GCU Golf Course, GCU Hotel, Canyon an ongoing commitment to progressive academic Student success and well-being are top priorities at 49 Grill, Grand Canyon Beverage Company, Canyon GCU. We go above and beyond to help our students Promotions, the Student Ad Agency, and more. Students excellence. Experience why GCU is Arizona’s prepare for their career, as well as have a happy and healthy have a unique opportunity to get involved in these premier private, Christian university. GCU experience. A wide range of complimentary resources enterprises, participating in the transformative impact are available around campus to support our Lopes, from that an effective relationship between business and academic assistance to student wellness. community creates. These enterprises provide students HISTORY with hands-on learning environments, create real The incredible growth of Grand Canyon University began 2. Early Graduation workplace experiences and inspire students to use in Prescott, AZ in 1949. Founded by a Southern Baptist Church, As part of our commitment to affordability, we offer business as a means for good in their communities. the once Grand Canyon College relocated to West Phoenix in 1951 fast track options for students to accelerate their and eventually transitioned into Grand Canyon University. The educational path toward graduation and enter their 6. One Application university focused on Christian studies, and then began to build a career sooner. Graduating in less than four years means Many colleges and universities have implemented reputation in education, nursing, health care and the fine arts. students pay less tuition and overall college expenses. additional measures of evaluation before permitting ABOUT GCU upperclassmen to complete their major course of study. In the early 2000s, GCU began to struggle to maintain its operations * 3. Low Student Debt Secondary acceptance requires an additional application, due to dwindling financial support. GCU was teetering on the verge Today, GCU helps approximately 20,500 Finances deter many students from pursuing a college a second review of previously submitted materials and/or of insolvency, facing the prospect of bankruptcy. A small group ground students find their purpose. GCU degree. In response, GCU helps make a college education a minimum GPA requirement. These secondary measures of investors acquired the university to develop a new mission and offers more than 200 academic programs, accessible by offering generous scholarships. On average, a can potentially delay graduation and cause students to implement an innovative online model. Then the university recruited including 150 online academic programs, student qualifies for approximately $7,800 in GCU-funded incur greater expense. At GCU, most incoming students a new management team, led by President Brian Mueller and Dr. Stan across nine colleges for traditional and online scholarships for the academic year, which reduces tuition are accepted into their program of study without a Meyer, Chief Operating Officer, to impart a vision that helps both students. The main campus continues to by about half.* GCU students graduate with less debt on secondary review, with the exception of our nursing and online and on-campus traditional students prepare for their futures. expand beyond 200+ acres with new residence halls, popular eateries, a new engineering average ($18,750 according to College Scorecard) than the athletic training programs, which require secondary GCU significantly invested in building a campus and increasing building and state-of-the-art facilities like average at public and private nonprofit universities acceptance due to clinical restrictions. the student body. Since 2009, GCU has invested over $1 billion in GCU Arena, GCU Stadium and Brazell Field ($28,650 according to 2017 data from the Institute for growing the campus with new facilities, residence halls, amenities at GCU Ballpark. Not only does GCU serve College Access and Success). and technology infrastructure. Program offerings continue to as an innovative institution elevating higher expand as well, including in the high-demand STEM areas of education, but it invests in revitalizing the 4. Home Away From Home engineering, computer science, computer programming and local community. As of fall 2018, 54.86% of our traditional students were information technology. out-of-state residents and we go to great measures to provide both out-of-state and in-state students with a * Fall 2018 This is the story of transformation and dramatic change that turned safe and comfortable environment to live, learn and GCU into Arizona’s premier private, Christian university in the enjoy. Students can get involved in various clubs, heart of Phoenix. organizations, sports, campus activities, Bible studies and more. Supportive resources include the Academic and Career Excellence (ACE) Center, peer and professional counseling, and security services that help turn our campus into a second home. GCU’s independent police department and Public Safety Department ensure the safety of our students. Our Public Safety Department currently† employs 23 police officers, 174 full-time security personnel, 39 part-time personnel and 83 student workers who together provide service 24 hours a * Average tuition after scholarships is approximately $8,700. Scholarships may be awarded based on 6th semester transcripts. At the time in which final, official transcripts are received, GCU reserves the right to rescind or modify the scholarship if it is determined that eligibility was not achieved. GCU reserves the right to decline scholarship awards for any reason. If a student does not meet the minimum renewal criteria, their scholarship will be forfeited. GCU reserves the right to change scholarship awards at any time without notice. If a student does not meet the minimum renewal criteria, their scholarship will be forfeited. Prices based on 2017-18 rate and are subject to change. 22 ** 2013-14 and 2014-15 3 † As of October 2019 GCU ENTERPRISES GCU continues to expand its community influence by redesigning and building brand-new Era of TRANSFORMATION enterprises. Not only do these enterprises offer more services for our students and the GCU community, but they serve as hands-on learning environments and management Since GCU overcame financial hardship, our university found itself in a strong place to not opportunities for recent graduates. Our multimillion-dollar construction projects have only serve as a premier Christian university, but to give back to the community. included the following: Purpose. Partnership. A Mission. A Vision. GCU Golf Course: The former Maryvale Golf Course was remodeled UNITED BY PURPOSE into the championship GCU Golf Course that offers over 7,200 yards of United by Purpose is an initiative that tells our story—to share the transformation of GCU renovated premium greens. The 22,000-square-foot clubhouse features and the surrounding community. We are called on for more than just academic excellence. The Lope House restaurant, the fully equipped Lope Pro Shop and Our students, faculty and staff use the tools given to them for the immediate improvement luxury event space. of our community. Our university and the collaborative efforts of our partnerships are inspiring a revival in West Phoenix. GCU Hotel: Lope hospitality at its finest! The GCU Hotel welcomes fans and visitors to Lope Country. The hotel’s affordable accommodations OUR FIVE-POINT PLAN include 155 total rooms, (30 junior suites, 10 suites and 115 deluxe rooms) along with a resort-style pool, hot tub, poolside cabanas and an President Brian Mueller asks the university and surrounding outdoor fire pit. neighborhoods to imagine a West Phoenix community that thrives. As a fast-growing university with an expanding campus, we have the Canyon 49 Grill: Our restaurant serves as a university eatery in the capacity to enrich the neighborhood. We envision West Phoenix to be heart of Phoenix. Canyon 49 is where GCU spirit meets the Phoenix a better place to live and work by implementing these initiatives to food scene. It’s a local hangout full of delicious food, live entertainment, support our five-point plan. a private dining space and an outdoor patio. Creating jobs on campus to reflect our continuous growth and stimulate the economy in surrounding areas. Grand Canyon Beverage Company: GCBC is our premier drink provider serving as a “by students, for students” organization. As a Creating jobs in West Phoenix through our business enterprises. These student-centered university, GCBC profits are redistributed back into enterprises provide employment opportunities for current students and the student body. Lopes can refuel and choose from a menu of hot/cold local residents coffee drinks, hot/iced teas, doughnuts and pastries. Making neighborhoods safer through crime prevention, our partnership Canyon Promotions: