Homecoming 2026
GVSU Homecoming || October 3, 2026
Join the Campus Activities Board for a week of fun events and Laker pride leading up to homecoming day!
Check back soon for a full schedule.
Homecoming Royalty
2026 Homecoming Royalty Nomination
Homecoming Royalty Nominations now OPEN
Grand Valley State University's Homecoming Royalty is a learner who represent the Grand Valley community and emulates what it means to be a Laker. Candidates are enrolled full-time, third or fourth-year class standing, and are in good standing with the institution. Nominations for the 2026 Homecoming Royal will close on Tuesday, September 1 at 11:59 P.M.
Follow this link to the complete regulations, rights & privileges of Homecoming Royalty candidates.
2026 Homecoming Royalty Timeline
Nominations Close || September 1
Formal Interviews || August 31 - September 4
Public Announcement of 2026 Homecoming Court || September 22
Voting open to all currently enrolled GVSU students || September 22 - 30
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Royal, ART Jackson!
For a full list of events and activities planned for 2026 GVSU Homecoming, visit the GVSU Homecoming website.
Photographs and video may be taken during these events. Your presence gives consent for any such photographs or video to be used for advertising and publicity purposes by Grand Valley State University.
Homecoming is co-sponsored by the Campus Activities Board within the Office of Student Life, which is a part of the Division of Student Affairs, and Alumni Relations at Grand Valley State University.