National Associations

Explore GCU’s Memberships With Various National Associations

Grand Canyon University is a member of several national associations to promote the highest standards in education and sports. These associations speak to our commitment of providing a quality education and adhering to the principles of athletic competition.

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sponsored intercollegiate sports programs under NCAA guidelines

General Admissions and Operations Associations

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

American College Health Association (ACHA)

Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)

Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I)

GCU Residence Life is a member of ACUHO-I, which serves a global membership of campus housing professionals from institutions of all types and sizes. ACUHO-I members build solutions in collaboration with a wide network of peers, allied organizations and corporate members who provide diverse expertise, products and services that enhance the delivery of on-campus housing and promote student well-being.

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

Association of Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA)

Associations for Christians in Student Development (ACSD)

Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD)

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA)

State Authorization Network (SAN)

WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)

College/Program Associations

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

GCU is a member of the AACTE, a national alliance committed to advancing educator preparation. AACTE empowers institutions and individuals to lead with purpose, advocate effectively and cultivate excellence in teaching. Through a unified voice, its members influence national education policy, champion the profession and ensure that innovation and opportunity remain central to preparing future educators.

Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association (AZTA)

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)

National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)

Varsity Vocals

Bowling, Baseball and Basketball Associations

Collegiate Club Bowling

United States Bowling Congress (USBC)

National Club Baseball Association (NCBA)

National Club Softball Association (NCSA)

Arizona Collegiate Basketball Association (ACBL)

Arizona Women's Basketball League (AWBL)

National Club Basketball Association (NCBBA)

Hockey and Roller Hockey Associations

American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA)

GCU is a member of ACHA, which is the national association for non-NCAA collegiate hockey throughout the U.S. It provides a structure, regulates operations and promotes the sport of hockey nationwide. The primary mission of the ACHA is to support the growth of collegiate hockey while emphasizing academic performance, personal development and opportunities for regional, national and international competition.

National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA)

Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHL)

Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League (WCRHL)

Western Women's Collegiate Hockey Association (WWCHL)

Lacrosse and Rugby Associations

College Rugby Association of America (CRAA)

GCU is a member of CRAA, which is comprised of the divisions within men’s and women’s collegiate rugby, including Men’s D1A and Women’s D1 Elite and Men’s D1AA, Women’s D1 and Women’s D2. CRAA is committed to creating the best possible experience for student-athletes, keeping commercial resources in the collegiate game, and creating experiences for members to engage their academic institutions and alumni.

Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA)

Southwestern Lacrosse Conference (SLC)

USA Rugby

Western Women's Lacrosse League

GCU is a member of the Western Women's Lacrosse League, an association of collegiate club teams in Arizona, California and Nevada using student-athlete eligibility rules. A championship tournament at the end of the season determines its Division I and Division II champions. The winner of each division championship earns an automatic qualifier to the WCLA National Championship Tournament held annually in May.

Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (WCLA)

Pickleball, Roundnet, Spikeball and Tennis Associations

Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR)

National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA)

GCU is a member of NCPA, whose primary objective is to further the growth of pickleball within college communities, valuing competition, community and culture. Each year, the association runs a collegiate tour featuring a series of regional championships, providing universities with the opportunity to qualify for the NCPA National Championship, showcasing the finest college talent from across the nation.

USA Roundnet (USAR)

Spikeball Roundnet Association (SRA)

United States Tennis Association (USTA)

Soccer Associations

Southwest Collegiate Soccer League (SCSL)

Southwest Soccer Association

Specialty Associations

City of Scottsdale

CrossFit

College Disc Golf Association (CDGA)

College Sports Communicators (CSC)

National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs (NAIGC)

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA)

National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA)

National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)

Powerlifting America

USA Cheer

GCU is a member of USA Cheer, which exists to serve the cheer community, including club cheering (all-star), youth recreational cheer, traditional school-based cheer programs and the growing sport of STUNT. USA Cheer has three primary objectives: to promote safety and safety education for cheer in the U.S., help grow and develop interest and participation in cheer throughout the U.S. and represent the U.S. in international cheer competitions.

USA Archery

USA Triathlon (USAT)

USA Ultimate (USAU)

Watersports Associations

College Club Swimming (CCS)

College Water Polo Association (CWPA)

Volleyball Associations

National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF)

Southern California Collegiate Volleyball League (SCCVL)

Explore GCU’s Memberships With Various National Associations

General Admissions and Operations Associations

College/Program Associations

Bowling, Baseball and Basketball Associations

Hockey and Roller Hockey Associations

Lacrosse and Rugby Associations

Pickleball, Roundnet, Spikeball and Tennis Associations

Soccer Associations

Specialty Associations

Watersports Associations

Volleyball Associations

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Watersports Associations

Explore GCU’s Memberships With Various National Associations

Hockey and Roller Hockey Associations

Lacrosse and Rugby Associations

General Admissions and Operations Associations

College/Program Associations

Specialty Associations

Bowling, Baseball and Basketball Associations

Soccer Associations

Volleyball Associations

Pickleball, Roundnet, Spikeball and Tennis Associations