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Laker Open House

Join us for an information-packed day on campus. Take part in a dynamic array of events and learn about our campus, majors, and our community.

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

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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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Two campuses.

Endless possibilities.

Grand Valley State University offers two distinct campus experiences to enrich your academic journey. The Valley Campus in Allendale serves as the university’s academic, residential, and social hub, providing a vibrant college atmosphere with abundant resources and support. Meanwhile, the City Campus, located in downtown Grand Rapids (Michigan’s second-largest city) includes the Robert C. Pew and Health campuses, and hosts many professional programs such as business, engineering, and health care.

148,109

Alumni

80+

Study Abroad Programs

2,300,300

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350+

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News

Red stage lights highlight a student dancing during Laker Kickoff.

GVSU in Photos, August 2026: Kicking off the new year

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

A member of the Purdue Northwest women's soccer team battles for possession of the ball against a member of the GVSU women's soccer team.

Lakers opens their doors to Purdue Northwest after devastating storm

When Purdue Northwest needed a place for its women’s soccer team to train and stay following a catastrophic storm, Grand Valley answered the call. For three days, the Lions found a home in Allendale — and discovered a partnership that extended well beyond the playing field.

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Melanie Shell-Weiss shares vision as new Dean of the Libraries and Art Museum

Shell-Weiss was appointed dean by Provost Jennifer Drake after serving as interim dean since 2025.

Louie the Laker greets fans in the stands during a football game at Lubbers Stadium.

Lakers back home for White Out game with West Texas A&M

For full coverage of GVSU football, including broadcast info, news, features, highlights, press conferences and more, follow @GVSUFootball on social media and on the GVSU Athletics website.

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Events

Labor Day Kickback

Monday, September 7, 2026

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Labor Day Kickback is a community gathering to celebrate the Labor Day holiday with great food, games, music, and fellowship. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of socializing and enjoying the holiday with friends and neighbors.Competencies:Fun and Enjoy...

Fall Theatre Auditions (OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS)

Monday, September 7, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

AUDITIONS for MIDSUMMER Ensemble / Understudies, GREEN SHOW, and THE BOOKSTORE UnderstudiesCold read for auditions (nothing to prepare, you'll be reading from script excepts and possibly doing some fun activities with Directors)If you can't attend thes...

Fellowships Information Session: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested in the NSF Goldwater for students planning on graduate research in STEM? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally?

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships.Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray the cost of GVSU undergraduate study abroad? Exploring Fulbright or another English Teaching Assistantship opportunity in Japan,...