Grand Canyon University Group Tours
Whether your students are in middle school, high school or community college, it is never too early to encourage them to think about their future education. Book a group tour for your students to visit Grand Canyon University’s campus and start their journey toward higher education and personal growth.
GCU Day offers a unique opportunity for local Arizona students, teachers and counselors to gain first-hand insight into GCU’s exciting campus! Learn about the college experience and academic offerings specific to your group’s program of interest. Interact with a GCU student panel, take an in depth tour of campus, participate in a program-specific hands-on activity, and end your day with lunch at a favorite campus eatery. During this event, schools can choose a track option tailored to their interest.
Business can offer a wealth of opportunities because it influences every sector. Companies worldwide seek innovative thinkers. If your students are considering a career in business, GCU’s business ecosystem may be a good fit for them.
Additional programming opportunities (maximum of two):
- Canyon Ventures
- CityServe
- Honors
Note: Additional programming opportunities are subject to change based on availability.
Students will have the opportunity to go through the design steps of research, ideation and revision to create a logo for Canyon Pizza Company in their own GCU field notes journal. After an analog implementation of the design fundamentals, they will begin exploring the use of basic digital applications to create digital designs.
Additional programming opportunities (maximum of two):
- Chapel (Monday only)
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Film
- Honors
Note: Additional programming opportunities are subject to change based on availability.
Engineering – Cars and Lasers
Student groups will participate in a hands-on, Arduino-based activity to understand the basics of circuitry. They will also learn proactively how the disciplines of mechanical, electrical and software engineering all form a robotic system.
Engineering – RFID
Students will participate in hands-on activities with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and learn how the technology is incorporated within the fields of biomedical, electrical and mechanical engineering. Through an interactive session, students will assemble and test an RFID reader and RFID tags to problem solve, while reading a Unique User Identification (UUID) from a RFID technology.
The financial world offers diverse career paths, including opportunities in investing. During this experience, students will explore our industry connections and hands-on approach to investing, as well as our process for industry testing and certifications. This session will also cover the role of analytics in business decisions and marketing.
Additional programming opportunities (maximum of two):
- Chapel (Monday only)
- Charles Schwab
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors
Note: Additional programming opportunities are subject to change based on availability.
During this lesson, students will be introduced to the common techniques doctors use to close wounds in the clinical setting. By following step-by-step instructions, students will perform a fundamental medical stitch known as the simple interrupted suture.
Additional programming opportunities (maximum of two):
- ABSN
- Cadaver
- Chapel (Monday only)
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors
Note: Additional programming opportunities are subject to change based on availability.
Students will have an opportunity to explore campus spiritual life within our intrinsic and extrinsic community. They will also explore how to continue their faith in college by participating in hands-on activities while learning about the College of Theology.
Additional programming opportunities (maximum of two):
- Chapel (Monday only)
- CityServe
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors
Note: Additional programming opportunities are subject to change based on availability.
Students will apply skills in leadership and discover how they can leverage a pathway toward their future career endeavors while pursuing their education.
Additional programming opportunities (maximum of two):
- Chapel (Monday only)
- CityServe
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors
Note: Additional programming opportunities are subject to change based on availability.
During this technology track, students will explore the world of technology through virtual reality or artificial intelligence. These activities can help provide them with an immersive experience, practical skills and an understanding of technology in today’s world.
Additional programming opportunities (maximum of two):
- Chapel (Monday only)
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors
Note: Additional programming opportunities are subject to change based on availability
Below you can request a group tour that best fits your needs. Tours are not guaranteed and are subject to university approval. We ask that all group tour requests be made at least four weeks in advance, although special accommodations may be granted.
1 Labs include GCU’s metal shop, wood shop, 3D printing areas and LaBell labs. This does not include labs in classroom environments.