Accessing Your LoudCloud Classroom – GCU Technical Support

Which system am I using?

You may be using the Old LoudCloud if you see a purple/blue menu bar or if your url starts with
lc-ugrad3.gcu.edu, or lc-grad3.gcu.edu.

You may be using the New LoudCloud (also referred to as the LMS) if your menu dropdown is on the left side or if your url starts with lms-trad.gcu.edu, lms-ugrad.gcu.edu, or lms-grad.gcu.edu.

Accessing your LoudCloud classes is as easy as logging into your GCU Portal. Depending on the degree program you are pursuing, your classroom could be hosted in different locations. It's best to access LoudCloud through the GCU Portal because it will always direct you to the correct website. You can access the GCU Portal by navigating to http://gcuportal.gcu.edu and selecting Student Access.

We generally advise against bookmarking the LoudCloud log in page since it's sure to cause confusion down the road.

There may be a time in which the GCU Portal may be temporarily inaccessible due to scheduled maintenance or a service interruption. During this time, LoudCloud can still be accessed by logging in directly. Depending on the course level and degree program you are seeking, your class will be located in one of the following links:

Old LoudCloud

LoudCloud Undergraduate (course level up to 499):

https://lc-ugrad3.gcu.edu

LoudCloud Graduate / Doctoral 2 (course level between 500 - 999):

https://lc-grad3.gcu.edu

NOTE In the event of a concurrent login error, you will need to wait 15 minutes for any active sessions to expire before you are able to log back into your LoudCloud platform.

New LoudCloud (LMS)

Currently, courses that take place in this platform may vary by program and degree level. If you aren't sure if your course is in this website, contact your counselor.

All GCU classes will eventually be located in the new LoudCloud environment. Here is a timeline of when to expect your courses in this system:

3/29/18 - Criminal Justice Graduate Classes

5/24/18 - College of Theology Graduate Classes

6/28/18 - College of Doctoral Studies

8/27/18 - All Traditional Ground Classes

11/1/18 - All new Graduate level classes

2/4/19 - All new Undergraduate classes

This new environment has three websites for the various types of courses available.

Online Undergraduate (course level up to 499):

https://lms-ugrad.gcu.edu

Online Graduate / Doctoral (course level between 500-999):

https://lms-grad.gcu.edu

Campus Classes (traditional classes with course level up to 499):

https://lms-trad.gcu.edu

NOTE If you are accessing your classroom through the student portal, the login information is your GCU email address and password. If you choose to log into LoudCloud directly, you will use your regular GCU username. For more information about what login information to use on each website, check out Student Login Information.