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MBSAC event with students and instructors.

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.

Marketing and Branding Student Advisory Council

The MBSAC is a way for students to gain professional experience and provide feedback on university marketing tactics. The next opportunity to participate is September 29. Sign up 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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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.

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Study Abroad Programs

2,300,300

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350+

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News

Biologist Leroy Hood discusses his research during a Tech Week event at Grand Valley.

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.

Mimi Sperl and Susana Villagomez stand in the doorway of Replenish behind a red ribbon tied in a bow.

Replenish unveils updated space to better serve students

Changes include new freezer space and an updated layout to better accommodate visitors and volunteers.

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Events

GVSU Arts Celebration: Art as a Way of Knowing (and not knowing) Animals: An Artist Talk by Maria Lux ( INT 100 approved)

Friday, September 18, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Always focused on animals, Maria Luxs research-based artworks take on serious topics, often through an unserious approach like absurdity, humor, playfulness, cuteness, darkness, horror, or narrative. Broadly, Marias work joins that of other research-dr...

Occupational Therapy Master's Program Meet & Greet Session - RSVP

Friday, September 18, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

A Question & Answer Session with our faculty and admissions office. This is for anyone interested in our MS Occupational Therapy Program. There will also be current students available to take questions and a tour of our state-of-the-art facilities. RSV...

GVSU Accounting Career Fair 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Accounting Career Fair provides Grand Valley State University accounting, finance, and business students and alumni with an opportunity to connect with recruiters from local, regional, national, and international public accounting firms and compani...

GVSU Arts Celebration: Animals & Art: Panel Discussion

Friday, September 18, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join Maria Lux in conversation with local and regional experts who also work at the intersection of animals and art. This conversation will be facilitated by a current student from the Department of Visual and Media Arts.