CONGRATULATIONS LAKER!
It's Giveaway Time!
Attention incoming Fall 2025 Lakers! We'll be sharing your #GVSUBound #DecisionDay2025 posts on Instagram @gvsuadmissions and running a Decision Day giveaway throughout the month of May.
Enter to win a GVSU swag basket including:
- GVSU crew neck sweatshirt
- GVSU baseball cap
- GVSU canvas bag
- GVSU travel mug
- GVSU socks
- GVSU lanyard + ID holder
- GVSU belt bag
- And more items not pictured!
To enter, do the following:
- Follow @gvsu and @gvsuadmissions on Instagram
- Like our Decision Day Giveaway post (posted April 30 on Instagram by @gvsu and @gvsuadmissions)
- Comment on the post something you are looking forward to as you become a Laker
For unlimited extra entries, you can do the following:
- Share the Decision Day Giveaway post on your IG story and tag @gvsu and @gvsuadmissions.
- Post a picture of yourself celebrating your decision to attend GVSU and tag @gvsuadmission
Don't have an instagram account? You can sign up for one here or submit your photo by filling out the form linked below.
DEADLINE: Sunday, May 31, 2026 5:00PM ET. The winner will be randomly selected on Monday, June 1, 2026 and notified via Instagram DM from the official @gvsuadmissions Instagram account. Please be aware of fake accounts. We have one account and will never ask for personal information via DM.
This giveaway is open to anyone ages 17+ in the United Stated who will be entering GVSU as a new student in Fall 2025.
The winner will be announced on Instagram during the week of June 2, 2026.
Check out what past years' incoming classes posted...
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Photo: @bryproctor
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Photo: @sydneyclinnin
Photo: @citystarchas
Photo: @coraelkins
Photo: @lovee4miimii
Photo: @kay._lauren
Photo: @eliza.le_54
Photo: @ellaschavey
Photo: @tinkie._.bell
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Photo: @the.real.camsr
Photo: @stella.merpi
“My favorite part of GVSU is the atmosphere and resources available. Grand Valley has a lot of events, student clubs and organizations (over 400!) that ensures everyone has a good time and feels welcome! There are also many personal and professional resources that make sure every student has a fair opportunity to succeed.”
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Anna Obi, Criminal Justice Major, Legal Studies and Juvenile Justice Minor
Photo: @yashhazari
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Photo: @b_.divine03
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Photo: @layne_wax
Photo: @jolene.b18
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300+
Student Organizations
42 service and advocacy organizations
30 fraternities and sororities
18 intramural sports
Photo: @anaa.oliviaa
Photo: @brookiepangborn
Photo: @emmaoresky
Photo: lacieahoffman
Photo: @briellelabutteee
Photo: @jennifersinstantgram
“I chose Grand Valley State University because I was able to start research as an undergraduate student, its proximity to the Medical Mile in Grand Rapids, and the amazing financial support the university gave me!”
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Gabby Pitingaro, Biomedical Sciences Major, Psychology Minor, Medical & Health Humanities certificate
Photo: @amirawilsonn
Photo: @k_ierraaa
Photo: @falishamayy
Photo: @sunnycindy1111
Photo: @lilymajorr
Photo: @renaango
28
NCAA Division II National Championships
NCAA Division II GLIAC
20 varsity sports (11 women's, 9 men's)
50 club sports
18 straight years earning first or second in the Directors' Cup
Photo: @jack_tamales
Photo: @zoe__selimos
Photo: @allyylicari
Photo: @tiahxcov
Photo: @kennedymaynard
Photo: @__allabout.j/
“My favorite part about GVSU is the campus community and how welcoming everyone is. I have never walked into a building where someone did not hold the door open for me or said thank you if I held it open for them. The people at GVSU are incredibly friendly and I have met my absolute favorite people here.”
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Chelsea Farley, Criminal Justice major, Juvenile Justice and Management minors
Photo: @nikkigjacobs
WELCOME HOME LAKERS!
So, What's Next?
Have you:
- Submitted your Housing contract and deposit?
- Filed your FAFSA?
- Reviewed your Financial Aid award?
- Visited campus?
- Read through Preparing for your Orientation session?
Review our Admitted Freshman Student Checklist for additional important next steps and deadlines.