Visit GCU Campus

Experience GCU Through a Guided Tour

Campus Tours

Immerse yourself in the Grand Canyon University (GCU) student experience by taking a guided tour from the best person to tell you about it: a student!

Tours depart from the Antelope Reception Center (ARC), located in the Student Advising Services Building. Our campus tour is a walking tour encompassing over 2.5 miles of our beautiful campus. Highlights will include previews of classrooms and labs, a residence hall suite, the Library/Student Union and our newly opened Canyon Activity Center. Tours can be personalized based on your interests.

COVID-19 Update

With our commitment to following CDC guidance for safety, GCU has made the thoughtful decision to adjust tour processes and offerings at this time.

Campus is open for tours and/or meetings with university admissions counselors upon appointment. Schedule your visit today through the link in the Visit Campus section.

If you would like to take a tour of GCU from home, participate in our online GCU LIVE Streaming tours as a means to experience campus using a smartphone or computer. These are 60-minute interactive experiences led by a GCU Tour Guide that include a real-time tour of campus, program-specific information from a program expert and a Q&A with students and an admissions counselor.

GCU LIVE Streaming Tours run Monday through Saturday. Sign up for a GCU LIVE Streaming Tour online today!

Visit Campus

Take a Tour

Ready to see what GCU is all about? Schedule a visit for you and your family to experience campus together. All in-person tours are now available on an appointment basis in a one-on-one family setting to account for social distancing practices.

Schedule Your Visit

Tour Schedule (tours begin every two hours)

Monday - Friday	9 am – 5 pm
Saturday	9 am – 1 pm
Sunday	Closed

Arc Hours

Monday - Thursday	8 am – 8 pm
Friday	8 am – 6 pm
Saturday	8:30 am – 3 pm
Sunday	Closed

2021 Holiday Closures

Labor Day	Sept. 6
Thanksgiving Day	Nov. 25
Day After Thanksgiving	Nov. 26
Christmas Eve	Dec. 24
Christmas Day Observed	Dec. 27
New Year's Eve	Dec. 31

2022 Holiday Closures

New Year's Day Observed	Jan. 3
Martin Luther King Day	Jan. 17
President's Day	Feb. 21
Good Friday	April 15
Memorial Day	May 30
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	Sept. 5
Thanksgiving Day	Nov. 24
Day After Thanksgiving	Nov. 25
Christmas Eve Observed	Dec. 23
Christmas Day Observed	Dec. 26
New Year's Eve Observed	Dec. 30

The ARC is closed on holidays, special occasions and Mondays at 11 am for Chapel when class is in session Fall and Spring semester.

We will do our best to accommodate your tour requests, but we may need to consider alternate dates. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate special visit requests that require:

Meals
Special facility tours
Overnight accommodations
Transportation to and from campus

Group Tours

Group tours are returning to campus! Visit the group tour page for more information and to request a visit.

GCU Live Streaming Tours

Take a Tour

From Home

Take a tour of GCU’s campus without leaving your home. Our live and virtual tours provide alternative options for viewing the campus.

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Campus Information

While you schedule your in-person tour or GCU LIVE Streaming tour from home, you can watch GCU’s episode of The College Tour right now. In just under an hour, you’ll get an in-depth peek into life at GCU from real students and staff.

Button to play video: The College Tour - GCU - Full Episode

Navigating GCU

GCU Campus Map

GCU’s growing campus is an oasis in the heart of Phoenix. Explore our campus map before your visit so you can easily navigate our expansive grounds.

Visitor Parking

GCU offers plenty of parking options for visitors, including garages and convenient surface lots throughout campus. If you have any questions, call 855-GCU-LOPE and ask for Parking Operations, or visit our parking webpage.

GCU Shuttle

GCU also offers convenient shuttle transportation across campus, assisting students and visitors to their on-campus destinations. Take a look at the GCU shuttle routes.

Campus Dining

Enjoy a variety of dining options on GCU’s campus, including popular national eateries. From Lopes Way to the Student Union and GCU Arena, there are plenty of places to grab a bite on campus with friends and family.

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Campus Visitation Programs

Experience what it's like to be a GCU student with this all-expense paid* campus visit where you will have an opportunity to tour campus, meet other future Lopes and learn about your program of interest. Get started below, or to learn more about your eligibility, speak with your admissions counselor today.

Reserve Your Visit

*Restrictions for travel reimbursement may apply

Things to Do at GCU

GCU offers a wide variety of recreational and educational experiences on or near campus. Don't forget to visit these attractions to see how GCU is expanding as well as positively impacting the surrounding community.

Colangelo Museum

Located next to the Grand Canyon University Arena on our main campus, the Jerry Colangelo Museum pays tribute to Phoenix sports legend Jerry Colangelo through photos and mementos from throughout his impressive career.

GCU Hotel

If you are visiting GCU, we encourage you to take full advantage of staying at the GCU Hotel. Located one mile from the GCU campus with affordable rates, the GCU Hotel offers convenience and an abundance of Lopes spirit.

GCU Golf Course

The redesigned GCU Golf Course offers 18 holes of challenging golf with state-of-the-art facilities at the historic former Maryvale Golf Course. Be sure to visit The Lope House afterwards for a great urban dining experience.

Canyon 49 Grill

The Phoenix dining scene meets the GCU spirit at the Canyon 49 Bar and Grill. Located in the GCU Hotel lobby, experience great food and live entertainment at an affordable price. Check out our menu below.