Campus and Learning Resources
Embrace the GCU Campus Experience
GCU’s vibrant campus offers a wide range of resources designed to support both academic development and student life. From dining and recreation to academic support services and guided tours, our campus provides opportunities to learn, connect and make the most of your college experience. Explore the resources that help make us a dynamic and engaging place to study and grow.
GCU ranked #1 best Arizona college campus (Niche.com, 2026)(See disclaimer 1)
On-Campus Amenities
When you become a GCU student, you may have a lot of responsibility. GCU can help you manage your life as a student and navigate your academic journey with campus and learning resources. Take a look at our campus and academic resources to learn more about how you can make the most of your GCU experience.
Living on campus can be the ultimate convenience. Get the most out of your college experience by living in one of our suite-style residence halls or apartments designated specifically for new and returning students.
No matter what you are craving, you can find something that will satisfy your appetite at our large selection of on-campus dining options. Choose from popular national eateries and other delicious options.
Staying healthy during college is essential, and we support your well-being through on-campus healthcare services and fully equipped fitness centers. In between classes, you can stay active with free weights, strength and cardio equipment or join fun group fitness options like Zumba to keep your mind and body balanced.
Campus Map and Parking
Discover our campus, including where your classroom buildings are located, where to park and where you can eat, study and socialize with fellow Lopes.
If you plan on driving and parking on GCU’s main campus, you will need to register your car and get a parking pass. Explore available garages and parking options to learn more about parking on GCU’s campus.
Campus Academic Resources
GCU offers a network of academic resources designed to support you throughout your educational journey. From comprehensive library services to opportunities for advanced academic development, you’ll have access to tools that can help you in your courses, strengthen your study skills and explore your potential as a scholar.
Our library is conveniently located on the third and fourth floors of the Student Union, offering quiet study areas, research support and access to a wide range of academic materials. Whether you prefer to study in person or online, all students can take advantage of GCU’s extensive academic resources through our online library, which includes scholarly databases, digital journals, eBooks and 24/7 research tools to support your coursework and learning.
For all traditional ground students, GCU’s Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE) can help you with your toughest classes. Here, GCU students can help you with proper APA formatting, help you sharpen your writing and research skills and assist you with statistics, biology, chemistry, math and many other courses.
The Canyon Emerging Scholars (CES) program demonstrates our commitment to nurturing Christ-centered leaders through research serving others. Open to undergraduates across disciplines, faculty mentors guide you in addressing practical challenges. In 2024, 53 faculty members dedicated over 2,550 hours to mentoring CES students, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership with compassion and purpose. This transformative experience can advance students academically and vocationally through research with lasting impact.
Whether you’re seeking an in-depth look at everything GCU has to offer or a tour focused on academics, we’d love to showcase our beautiful campus. You can explore GCU in real time through GCU Live, where a tour guide walks you through campus via live video stream, or take our 24/7 Virtual Campus Tour for immersive 360-degree views of key locations at your own pace.
Niche.com, (2025). Grand Canyon University Rankings. Retrieved December 2025.