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About GVSU

Grand Valley State University is a dynamic four-year public institution in Michigan, with its main campuses in Allendale and Grand Rapids, and a strong presence across the state. Grand Valley is a catalyst for what could be. Where new ideas are explored. Where new interests are ignited. And where every student is encouraged to ask, “What if?”

Through personalized learning enhanced by active scholarship, we prepare globally minded citizens for the future they face and the communities they shape, and we accomplish our mission of empowering learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose.

At GVSU we are committed to turning what if into what is, transforming aspirations into achievements and possibilities into realities.

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