Asian Student Orientation
Welcome!
We are looking forward to your arrival on campus this fall and would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in Grand Valley State University’s Asian Student Orientation program. This three-day orientation is designed for all students, especially for students that identify as Asian - to welcome you to campus, help you connect with fellow students, faculty and staff and navigate the many campus and community resources available to you. It takes place prior to Transitions: New Student Orientation. This program is intentionally designed to create culturally-responsive and educational spaces for our diverse communities. Programming is open to students regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected identity.
2023 Orientation Schedule
Sunday, August 20, 2023
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Move-In for Laker Connections/Asian Student Orientation
*If you do not plan to live on-campus please join us at our Asian Student Orientation Welcome Reception at 1:00 p.m.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Student and Family Welcome Reception (Mentors speak on their GV experience)
Learn about the Asian Student Achievement Program (ASAP), our community, and what to expect from our program.
Meet other students and Asian Faculty and Staff at GVSU. Lunch will be provided.
Location: Pere-Marquette, 2204 Kirkhof Center
3:00 PM
Good-Bye (parents/guardians/families depart)
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Office of Multicultural Affairs Welcome Kickoff
All Laker Connections students (Laker Familia, Black Excellence, Mno'chigewin, and Asian Student Achievement Program) students are invited to attend a joint reception. Student organizations of color resource fair.
Location: GVSU Fieldhouse
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ice Breaker Activities and Dinner with ASAP Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders (Group 1: 6:00-7:00 time slot)
Location: Activities in Pere-Marquette, 2204 Kirkhof Center & Dinner at Kleiner - The Dish
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bonfire - Laker Connections students (Laker Familia, Black Excellence, Mno'chigewin, and Asian Student Achievement Progam). Snacks will be provided.
Location: Holton-Hooker Living Center Fire Pit
Monday, August 21, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast (optional)
Location: Kleiner - The Dish
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What is Asian Student Achievement Program (ASAP)? & Wellness meditation, Tai Chi
Location: 2215/2216 Kirkhof Center
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Student Panel - ASAP Mentors
Location: 2215/2216 Kirkhof Center
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Visit Bookstore and Classrooms; Lunch (Group 1: 12:00 – 1:00 PM time slot)
Students are encouraged to use this time to visit the bookstore, find classrooms, and tour the campus with ASAP Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders
Location: Kleiner - The Dish & The Bookstore / Campus Tour
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Joint Laker Connections Presentation Counseling & Alcohol and Other Drugs & SASC
Location: Grand River Room, 2250 Kirkhof Center & Pere Marquette, 2204 Kirkhof Center
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Joint Laker Connections Presentation Counseling & Alcohol and Other Drugs & SASC
Location: Grand River Room, 2250 Kirkhof Center & Pere Marquette, 2204 Kirkhof Center
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Group Photo
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner (Group 1 - 6:00-7:00 time slot)
Location: Kleiner - The Dish
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Laker Connections Recreation Center Night (optional)
All Laker Connections students are invited to hang out at the recreation center activities include but not limited to soccer, basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, Zumba, etc.
Location: GVSU Rec Center
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast (optional)
Location: Kleiner - The Dish
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Campus tours - Calder Arts and Nature Walk
Location: 2215/2216 Kirkhof Center & Campus Tour
11:30 – 1:30 PM
Lunch (Group 1 - 12:30-1:30 time slot)
Location: Kleiner - The Dish
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Campus tours - The Laker Line
Students are encouraged to use this time to visit the downtown campus and other places on the Laker Line with ASAP Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders
Location: 2215/2216 Kirkhof Center & Campus Bus Tour
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Game Night (optional)
Location: 2215/2216 Kirkhof Center