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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. 

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Gustavo Alonzo, a member of the GVSU Boxing Club, laughs while encouraging a student to try out punching gloves during Campus Life Night.

National award recognizes GVSU's commitment to belonging

GVSU received an Insight Into Academia award for dedication to academic excellence and belonging.

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GVSU, renowned biologist explore what’s next in healthcare

The goal for future healthcare systems will be defined by the four P’s — predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory — according to biologist Leroy Hood.

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Family Weekend features No. 6 Lakers’ matchup against Judson

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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Tech Week Grand Rapids: College of Engineering launches Blue Spark, connects with entrepreneurs

Area industry leaders learned how engineering faculty and students can partner with entrepreneurs to solve problems together.

Events

LDT Fall Clinic 2026
LDT Fall Clinic 2026
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Join us for our Fall Dance Clinic on Sunday, September 20th at GVSU! Spend the day training with the GVSU Laker Dance Team! Dancers will enhance their skills through Jazz and Pom technique, hip hop tricks, choreography, skill-building exercises, and mo...

Farmhaus Farms Alumni Social
Farmhaus Farms Alumni Social
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of seasonal fun and community! Brings your friends and family to help us kick off the fall season at Farmhaus Farms. Decorate pumpkins, enjoy complimentary cider and donuts, and reconnect with Laker friends. We hope to see you...

Get Involved in Undergraduate Research - Emphasis on Student Voice and Perspective: A Workshop for Interested Students
Get Involved in Undergraduate Research - Emphasis on Student Voice and Perspective: A Workshop for Interested Students
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS), a program within the Center for Student Research and Scholarly Engagement (CSRSE), provides support for all undergraduates interested in pursuing research and creative practice within their d...

Free Play 54: Timothy McAllister & Liz Ames
Free Play 54: Timothy McAllister & Liz Ames
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Timothy McAllister, saxophone, and Liz Ames, piano, present a dynamic program of recent music.Timothy McAllister is one of the world's leading classical saxophonists, internationally acclaimed for his virtuosic performances, Grammy-winning recordings,...

Oktoberfest at Fresh
Oktoberfest at Fresh
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Fresh Food Co with a special themed menu. Available starting at 11am, while supplies last. Soft Pretzel Bar Sauerbraten Potato Pancakes Hearty Mashed Potatoes Bavarian Cabbage Roasted Broccoli Black Forest Cupcake Dijon Apple C...

Academic Calendar

Fall 2026

75% Tuition Refund Deadline

September 25 by 5:00 pm

Credit/No Credit Deadline

September 25 by 5:00 pm

Mid-term Evaluations

October 12 - 16

Mid-term Grades Due from Faculty

October 20 by 12:00 pm

Mid-term Grades Available to Students

October 22

Fall Break

October 25 - 27

Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline

November 13 by 5:00 pm

Thanksgiving Recess

November 25 - 29

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