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

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Changes to August welcome week announced

Laker Kickoff will be a new welcome event for first-year students.

Commencement ceremonies celebrate the GVSU Winter Class of 2025

Over 3,200 graduates were celebrated on April 25 and 26 at Van Andel Arena.

GVSU sets tuition, room, board rates for 2025-2026

The Board of Trustees also approved four new academic programs at the April 25 meeting.

Today, 3 PM - 6 PM

Grand Valley State University Baseball vs Northwood

Wednesday, All Day

Grand Valley State University Track & Field vs GLIAC Outdoor Championships

Thursday, All Day

Grand Valley State University Softball vs GLIAC Tournament

Grand Valley State University Track & Field vs GLIAC Outdoor Championships

Thursday, 7 PM - 10 PM

Grand Valley State University Baseball vs Upper Iowa University

Winter 2025

Grades Due from Faculty

April 29 by 12:00 pm

Grades Available to Students

May 1

Winter 2025 Grading Calendar

Grading Period 4

April 29

Full Term Grades

April 29 by 12:00 pm

Classes Ending by Saturday, April 26 (Parts of Term: 1, C12, D9, E10, F9, F14, G8, H7, I6, I7, J3, K5, L3, and M1).

April 29 by 12:00 pm

Spring/Summer 2025

Registration Drop and Add

March 17 - May 9

Classes Begin - 1st 6 and 12 weeks

May 5

Last Day to Add or Register - 1st 6 and 12 weeks

May 9 by 5:00 pm