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Sign Up for Orientation

Attention new students, Orientation is open now! Schedule your Orientation to indicate your commitment to Grand Valley, get registered for classes, and learn more about the Laker experience.

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Earn $1,000 with the Laker Lane Scholarship

First-time college students for Fall 2026 can qualify for this renewable scholarship by applying for housing, filing FAFSA, and signing up for Orientation by March 1, 2026.

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Get Free Grand Valley Tuition

The GV Pledge makes a first-class education accessible for students with limited family assets. Learn more now.

Find Your Program

Grand Valley offers over 350 programs, combining rigorous academics with hands-on learning to meet your educational and career goals.

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Students Received Aid

96% Students Received Aid

Student Organizations

400+ Student Organizations

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GVSU honors adult learners with Sigma Lambda Sigma induction ceremony

The honor society celebrates adult learners who balance school, work and home life.

Strategic plan evolves as GVSU trustees approve Reach Higher Together

GVSU Board of Trustees approves revised university strategic plan, Reach Higher Together

Black History Month: GVSU students 'continue to elevate' during annual Blackout event

Over 20 student organizations gathered for the kickoff Black History Month event.

Today, 5 PM - 6 PM

GVSU Sex Ed Week - Strong Bodies, Strong Boundaries - Build and Burn

Today, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Game Night/Meet the Brothers of Phi Chi Theta

Today, 6 PM - 8 PM

GVSU Sex Ed Week - Documentary - Every Body INT 100/201

Today, 7:30 PM

GVPCS: Finding America, Program #3

Tuesday, 12 PM - 1 PM

Fellowships Information Session: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested...

Winter 2026

Mid-term Evaluations

February 23 - 27

Mid-term Grades Due from Faculty

March 3 by 12:00 pm

Mid-term Grades Available to Students

March 5

Spring Break

March 8 - 14

Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline

March 27 by 5:00 pm

Classes End

April 25

Examination Week

April 25 - May 2

Commencement

May 1 - 2