Fall Commencement | Dec. 6, 2025 | 4 p.m.
Countdown to Commencement!
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Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Graduates, please arrive by 3 p.m.
Venue: Van Andel Arena, 130 W Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI
All colleges will come together for one ceremony, which is expected to conclude
within 2.5 hours.
Colleges will be presented in the following order:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Seidman College of Business
College of Computing
College of Education and Community Innovation
Padnos College of Engineering
College of Health Professions
Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Kirkhof College of Nursing
Tickets
Tickets are not required. However, due to capacity limitations at the venue, we ask that all candidates be mindful of their number of guests in attendance. This will ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience and that there are seats available for all. All seats are general admission, seating is first-come, first-seated and there are no reserved seats. We will live stream the ceremony and provide a live stream link on the homepage on the day of the event.
Purchase a Cap and Gown for the December Ceremony!
Purchase your regalia (cap and gown) by visiting the Laker Store in Allendale.
Ceremony Information
- Doors open 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time
- The ceremony is anticipated to be no longer than 2.5 hours. (Please allow for time to find your seat before the ceremony. Also allow time for exiting and meeting up with your graduate/supporters after the ceremony, when considering plans after the event.)
Visit the What to Expect page for the complete list of details you'll need to know about the big day!
Professional Photography
GVSU has partnered with Pro Pics to take professional portraits of all graduates during the 2025 ceremonies. Photos will be available for purchase after the ceremony. There is no cost to have your photo taken and no obligation to purchase. Please visit GVSUphotos.com or contact Pro Pics at [email protected].
Alumni Swag!
Congratulations, graduates!
Don’t forget to stop by the Laker Store on Monroe Center during commencement weekend to grab your alumni gear!
Land Acknowledgement
At a significant University event like Commencement, we have an opportunity to offer appreciation to those who were stewards of the land on which our beautiful campus was built, long before most of our ancestors arrived. We embrace our role as a leader in urgently advancing equity for all learners and ensure that our community serves as a catalyst for a more just and sustainable world. Grand Valley recognizes the Three Fires People, who include the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi, on whose ancestral lands we now live and work.
Commencement is coordinated by the Division of Student Affairs of Grand Valley State University.