Welcome Admitted Transfer Students!
Congratulations on becoming a Laker!
Congratulations on your acceptance to Grand Valley State University! This page is designed to inform you of the steps you should complete before your courses begin at GVSU. Review the links below for more information. You can view a personalized list of your next steps in your Laker Portal.
Start Here: Your Next Steps
View a personalized list of your next steps, access your network credentials, and more.
Check your email for instructions to activate your GVSU account.
PLEASE NOTE: students admitted for Fall 2027 will begin receiving their Network ID and password in November 2026; later than in past years. This is due to a university-wide transition to a new system of record (from Banner to Workday).
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At Orientation you'll have the opportunity to meet with an advisor and register for classes.
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Review the steps and prepare for your session.
Use GVSU's scholarship-matching tool to match with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
Parking permits may be purchased online.
If you plan to live on campus, submit a housing as soon as you are admitted. Looking for off-campus housing? Check out the Off-Campus Housing Marketplace.
Meal plans, restaurant hours, and more can be found online at Campus Dining
Shop online or at one of our two Laker Stores on the Allendale and Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
If you are enrolled in or if you complete college-level classes after being admitted to GVSU, be sure to have your final/updated transcript sent to [email protected]. This will ensure all your completed credits are evaluated for transfer to GVSU.