2025 Asian Student Achievement Program Welcome Schedule
It is highly encouraged that you attend all of the events during our 3-day program. ASAP Welcome is free to all students. Commuter students are highly encouraged to commute to and from campus for each day. Meals will also be provided for commuter students, or any students without a meal plan.
*agenda will be updated monthly with changes.
Day One
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AUGUST 20, 2025 |
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Students Move-in - Students go to Meijer with their parents, hang out, etc. after move-in If you do not plan to live on-campus please join us at our ASAP Welcome Reception at 1:00 p.m, in Kirkhof Center RM 0058 *GVSU Bookstore will be open from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM* |
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ASAP Welcome Reception (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 0058) Learn about ASAP, our community and what to expect from our program. Lunch will be provided to students and families!
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Mentor Meet-up and Group Bonding Students will meet their ASAP Mentor for the year, and get to know their Mentee groups. There will also be time for the whole group to mingle, and learn more about each other! |
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Dinner (Location: Dish/Kleiner Dining Hall) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
OPTIONAL: Group Volleyball (Location: Sand Courts by Kelly Sports Center) Students can take the evening off, or join us in an evening activity! Anyone is welcome to join, and other ASAP students will be invited as well. |
Day Two
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AUGUST 21, 2025 |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Optional Breakfast (Location: Dish/Kleiner) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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10:30 AM - 12:00 AM |
Mentor/Full Group Bonding (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 1104) Play some games, work on some crafts, and continue getting to know everyone! |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (Location: Dish/Kleiner) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Resource Programming - Alcohol and Other Drugs (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 1104) Learn more about resources available to you on campus in a competitive game! |
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
GVSU Online Resources (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 1104) ASAP Mentors will help you navigate necessary GVSU websites and applications! - MyBanner - MyPath - LakerLink - Handshake/Workday - Blackboard |
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3:00 PM |
Group Photo (Location: Between Kirkhof Center and Zumberge Pond) Please wear your ASAP Shirt, or ask Anna for one! |
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3:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
Resource Programming - University Counseling Center (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 1104) Learn more about the services the UCC can provide to you or someone you care about that are free! |
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3:45 PM - 4:30 PM |
Resource Programming - Student Academic Success Center (Location: Kirkhof Center RM 1104) Learn about the resources and events put on by SASC throughout the year--they are a great resource for all 4 years you are here at GV! |
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Dinner (Location: Dish/Kleiner) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
OPTIONAL: Tea Time Cafe Social with Laker Familia! (Location: Tea Time Cafe) Join us on the patio for free boba tea and games! Meet other students in Laker Connections, and discover more about the businesses/restaurants right next to campus. Feel free to come and go throughout this event. *There is limited parking, so please carpool or take the bus (48 route) to meet! We will coordinate carpooling in the GroupMe. |
Day Three
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AUGUST 22, 2025 |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Optional Breakfast (Location: TBD) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Walking Campus Tour (Location: Start at Kirkhof Center RM 1104) With your ASAP Mentor groups, visit the different offices in Kirkhof (Office of Multicultural Affairs, Center for Women and Gender Equity, etc.), different Tutoring and Resource centers nearby, or ask to find your classes so you are prepared! |
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12:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (Location: Kleiner/Dish) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Explore Downtown Campus & Grand Rapids Use the Laker Line to visit the downtown campus (and other places downtown) with ASAP Mentors! Meet at the Laker Line bus stop in front of Kirkhof by 1:00pm! Along the route is: - Meijer - Restaurants/cafes - Urgent care, other medical services - GVSU City Campus buildings and resident halls |
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Dinner (Location: Dish/Kleiner) Students will be using meal plans, those without meal plans will be provided for! |