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Laker Launch: Win $500 to Kickstart Your GVSU Journey!

Admitted Fall 2025 freshman, we're excited to introduce Laker Launch, an initiative designed to help you get a strong start at Grand Valley! Log in to your Laker Portal to complete your next steps by May 1, 2025 and you could be one of 31 students awarded $500 at Orientation.

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

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

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Degrees Offered

147 Degrees Offered

Average Class Size

24 Average Class Size

Titles Held at Library

2,300,300 Titles Held at Library

Graduates Employed

94% Graduates Employed

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Q&A with the new director of Student Accessibility Resources

Jayne Fraley-Burgett has nearly 30 years of experience in similar roles.

The cost of an education: GVSU committed to providing value, reducing student loan debt

Expanding access to financial aid has helped decrease the cost of a GVSU education.

GVSU survey finds economic uncertainty among West Michigan businesses

Monthly report reflects growing concerns over fluctuating federal policies.

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Today, 3 PM - 5 PM

Grand Valley State University Softball at Ohio Dominican

Monday, All Day

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Grand Valley State University Women's Basketball vs NCAA Regionals

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Winter 2025

Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline

March 21 by 5:00 pm

Classes End

April 19

Examination Week

April 19 - 26

Commencement

April 25 - 26

Semester Ends

April 26

Grades Due from Faculty

April 29 by 12:00 pm

Grades Available to Students

May 1

Winter 2025 Grading Calendar

Grading Period 3

April 8