Grand Canyon University
About Grand Canyon University
The Beginning as Grand Canyon College
Grand Canyon College was chartered on Aug. 1, 1949, with 16 faculty and approximately 100 students in Prescott, AZ. In 1951, the college relocated to a 90-acre tract in West Phoenix and was accredited in 1968 by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Established as a Baptist-affiliated institution with an emphasis on religious studies, the school initially offered bachelor’s programs in education. Programs expanded to include the sciences, nursing, business, music and fine arts. It was during this time when the college started to develop a reputation for producing effective teachers, nurses and healthcare professionals in the Southwest.
University Development
GCU's campus continues to grow to meet the needs of students and cultivate higher education learning experiences. Here's a snapshot of the campus today — a home away from home for our Lopes:
- 6,000-seat GCU Stadium and 7,000-seat GCU Arena
- Contemporary residence halls and apartments with resort-style swimming pools
- Recreation and fitness centers
- Student Union and eateries along Lopes Way
- Two engineering classroom buildings dedicated to STEM learning
- The Grove - a community of four suite-style residence halls exclusively for freshmen
- Division I athletics, club sports teams, intramural sports teams
- Academic, professional, social and recreational clubs
- Academic and student support resources
Charnae Spady-Ward
University Development Counselor Greater Philadelphia AreaGrand Canyon University Online
3300 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Apply to GCU
Please go to https://www.gcu.edu/tc/alejandra.anaya and use Rep Code B402 to fill out the application. The Rep Code ensures that the application will come straight to me.
Transfer Agreements
Transfer Scholarships
Additional Scholarships and Grants
In addition to our academic scholarships, GCU is proud to offer the following scholarships and grants:
- Priority Registration Grant* - These grants award $750, $500 or $250 per academic year if you are among the first group of students to enroll at GCU for the fall semester. These awards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering Program (CSTEP) Grant** - This grant awards $1,000 per academic year if you are admissible to GCU and enroll in one of our computer science, information technology or engineering programs. These awards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Phi Theta Kappa Grant - This grant awards $1,000 per academic year if you are admissible to GCU, are a current member of Phi Theta Kappa and have a 3.5 or greater cumulative college GPA. These awards are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be combined with the CSTEP Grant.
Canyon Christian Schools Consortium (CCSC) Scholarship++ - This scholarship awards $5,000 per academic year if you live on campus or $2,500 per academic year if you live off campus. You must attend a CCSC school, graduate with a 3.0 GPA and meet the required minimum ACT or SAT score. If you receive a CCSC scholarship, you are ineligible for the Grand Canyon State University Grant (in-state and out-of-state). Additionally, you are required to perform 20 hours of service each semester, as determined by the university, and must maintain a GCU GPA of 3.0 or higher each academic year to continue receiving the award. Speak to your admissions counselor to determine eligibility.