# GCU Student

> New look and feel to the app, updates to the mobile ID.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.gcu.student.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.gcu.student.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `edu.gcu.student.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Grand Canyon University
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 74,521
- **Rating:** 2.49 / 5 (380 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-26
- **First published:** 2015-05-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.gcu.student.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.gcu.edu/](http://www.gcu.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.gcu.edu/privacy-policy.php](http://www.gcu.edu/privacy-policy.php)

## Description

The GCU Student Chrome extension offers an enhanced mobile experience for Grand Canyon University students. Featuring an updated look and feel, it provides easy access to class schedules, campus maps, and detailed dining options including operating hours and real-time food line cameras. Students can conveniently monitor their dining dollars and budgets within the app. Additionally, the app supports automated Chapel check-in and displays attended sessions. The mobile ID feature simplifies dining transactions and campus access, making daily student life seamless and efficient. Ideal for both registered students and those seeking basic campus info, the extension is a comprehensive companion for GCU's community.

## Rankings

- #252,344 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `edu.gcu.student.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Provides access to student ID for campus scans
- Helpful features when functional, like campus map and hours
- Direct links to student counselors

### Cons

- Unreliable login system, often crashes or fails to load data
- Frequent need for reinstallation to access features
- Limited functionality for online students

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.gcu.student.android)