Mascot: Grizzlies, Colors: Green and Orange
GCU, formally known as Gar Creek University, is a nationwide institution that presents many opportunities to students from all areas. Here at GCU, we offer many different extra-curriculars, from our several sports teams including basketball, tennis, and swimming, to intramural and recreational activities such as mudding, jamming, ping pong, frog-giggin, crawfish cooking, or thugging it up. We have a state of the art basketball court, earning #2 on the National Collegiate Athletic Board's review of university basketball courts. GCU also features a deluxe indoor pool, found under the old rock building on the north side of the basketball court. GCU also sponsors a national fishing team, with some of the best fishing in the area. Looking for entertainment? Our performance stage on the south western side of campus is great for local concerts and shows. These are just a few of the activities and features available on campus. Gar Creek University is also renowned for it's academic prowess on a national level. We have a 95% graduation rate, earning a place in the top ten in the nation. Recently, GCU earned the honor of becoming the youngest university to be qualified as an Ivy League school. We also offer many unique classes that simply cannot be found anywhere else, challenging students' minds and talents from all angles. GCU offers many different scholarships, from athletic to academic, thanks to one of the nation's largest endowments. What better place to further your education! Come on down to the campus and see what GCU can offer you!
GCU's mission is to provide an excellent education along with extracurricular stimulation and a broadened view of the world today.
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