Admitted Transfer Students
Welcome to Grand Valley!
Congratulations on your acceptance to Grand Valley State University! This page is designed to inform you of the steps you should complete before attending GVSU. Review the links below for more information.
Admitted Student Checklist
Financial Aid
Apply between October 1 and the priority deadline of March 1. The deadline for admissions scholarships is March 1 for the following fall semester.
Orientation
This session will give you the opportunity to meet with an advisor and register for classes.
Prepare for Orientation
Review the steps and prepare for your session.
Housing
Submit a housing application or exemption by May 1. Looking for off-campus housing? Check out the Off-Campus Housing Marketplace.
Meal Plan
Meal plans, restaurant hours, and more can be found online at Campus Dining
Student Email
A GVSU email account is assigned to all students immediately following their admission to GVSU.
Parking Permit
Parking permits may be purchased online.
Textbooks and Supplies
Shop online or at one of our two Laker Stores on the Allendale and Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Enrollment Information
Important information about your next steps including deadlines and events leading up to your enrollment.
Students starting in Fall 2025
Students starting in Winter 2026
Transfer Student Spotlight
"Coming here for my orientation was super awesome because they walked me through my schedule, and they walked me through campus, and they told me my whole plan for the next three years to make sure I would be graduating on time."
ANNA BURCH
MAJOR: EXERCISE SCIENCE