Housing and Meal Costs

When deciding which residence hall or apartment to register for, consider how many occupants—or roommates—you would prefer. An occupant refers to a student who will be living in a given space. In a single occupancy room (apartment), a student does not share a bedroom. Most apartments have four bedrooms per suite. Residence halls are set up with double or triple occupancy bedrooms. In a double occupancy room, a student will share a bedroom with one direct roommate. In a triple occupancy room, a student will share a bedroom with two direct roommates. Most residence hall suites have two bedrooms per suite.

If you are an out-of-state student, you would need to provide proof of residence in Arizona for one year to be able to be classified as an Arizona resident. There are certain exceptions to this, such as if the student has a parent who is an Arizona resident.³

It can be helpful to make a list of features that you are looking for in a dorm room, such as air conditioning, closet space, specific furniture items or a loft bed. It’s also important to decide which layout or suite style you are looking for. Take into consideration the social aspect of the dorm community as well. You can then use this list to narrow down your dorm options on campus.

Depending on the apartment floor plan you choose, your apartment may come with different amenities. Floor plans may include any of the following: a full kitchen, living room, breakout rooms, laundry facility on every floor, open community lobby, outdoor courtyard, desk, extra-long twin bed and mattress.

GCU provides flexible options for choosing your meal plan to accommodate different types of students and their meal preferences. All meal plans provide students with a specified amount of Dining Dollars to spend at dining locations on campus. Commuter students can also enroll for a meal plan to meet their needs.

Dining Dollars come with a GCU meal plan and can be used at any dining location. These dollars do not expire and can be used throughout your time at GCU until you graduate.

College meal plans can offer you a variety of food options that may be new and out of your ordinary diet routine. It can be important to establish a schedule of meals and snacks and seek out healthy dining options available at your university. Familiarize yourself with your dining options and what they offer. Look for a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats and low-fat dairy options.

GCU offers a wide variety of cafes and restaurant dining options on campus, from salads and flatbreads to pizza to tacos and Mexican-style cuisine. To view a full list of on-campus food options, visit our campus dining page.