Welcome Back, Lakers!

Have a question about your major? Need to swap out a class before drop/add closes on Friday September 4? Wondering about internship or study abroad opportunities? Schedule an appointment with an advisor!

Brooks Advising is offering virtual and in-person scheduled appointments: we can connect with you via email, phone, and Zoom or we can meet in person in our offices in Lake Michigan Hall 260. You can call 616-331-8200 to schedule an appointment or easily see the next available appointment on Navigate.

Brooks Advising does not offer drop-in advising. Please schedule an appointment in Navigate or call the office to see if we have same day availability.

If you’re looking for resources to get off to a great start this fall, check these out:

Make an appointment or go to drop-in hours to meet with a Success Coach! Success Coaches help with time management, study skills, motivation and procrastination, and setting goals: Success Coaching - Student Academic Success Center - Grand Valley State University

Looking for a job or internship? Connect with a Career Community, and check out the On-Campus Job Fair or the Career and Internship Fair:  GVSU Career Center - Grand Valley State University

Need support with basic needs like groceries, housing, or a laptop? GV has resources to help: On-Campus Resources - Basic Needs at GVSU - Grand Valley State University

You can also get an affordable laptop through the new Laptops for Lakers program: Laptops for Lakers - Grand Valley State University

If you’re struggling in a specific class, you can work with a tutor one on one or in a group setting: Tutoring - Grand Valley State University

Looking for guidance on your first assignments? The Knowledge Market is located in the library. You can drop in or make an appointment with a consultant from the Writing Center, the Speech Lab, The Library Research Center, and the Digital Creator Lab: Knowledge Market - Grand Valley State University

If you are new to GVSU as a first-year student or a transfer student, you will need to meet with a professional advisor at least once this year.

You can watch for an email invitation to schedule an appointment or schedule yourself in Navigate. Required advising sessions will include conversation about your classes, major and minor selection, campus life, and resources to ensure you are successful on campus and ready to register for the next academic year.  

We can’t wait to meet with you! Schedule your appointment today!

Do you need to request the INT 100/201 designation for your event, or see a list of events designated for INT 100 or INT 201? Click on the School of Interdisciplinary Studies link.