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!

Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Royal, ART Jackson!

Acceptance video of homecoming royalty ART Jackson

2025 Homecoming Royalty Rules & Regulations

Homecoming Royalty 

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. 

Follow this link to the complete regulations, rights & privileges of Homecoming Royalty candidates.


Homecoming Week Events

Come join CAB at a series of events happening all week long. CAB will announce the upcoming Homecoming schedule in Fall 2026.

For a full list of events and activities being planned for the 2026 GVSU Homecoming, visit the GVSU Homecoming website


students sitting on couch
coffee cup that reads GVSU homecoming
female student holding blue pennant that reads grand valley
students pose with president mantella while wearing blue sashes
student wearing a crown after being named homecoming royal
student waves after being named homecoming royal
students pose at football game
student looks excited at football game
three students pose at football game
four students pose at GVSU photobooth
three students pose at GVSU photo booth
two students pose at GVSU photo booth

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.



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