LIFE AT GVSU
You Belong Here
Contributor:
ALLY COLLINS
ADMISSIONS AMBASSADOR
MARKETING MAJOR
"When I first visited Grand Valley, it felt like home."
"During my senior year of high school, I toured the Valley Campus and noticed groups of students gathered in different areas — talking, studying, and participating in campus life. That sense of community stood out to me and made me feel like I could belong in some way. That played a major role in my decision to attend."
"My sophomore year, I started working as a student tour guide, which allowed me to share that same welcoming feeling with prospective students and their families. And now, as a marketing major, I’m getting real-world experience promoting this place I love to new future Lakers!"
Empowering Community
"I've been given the true privilege of having been warmly welcomed in my first year as a Laker. It began with the connections made through the Meijer Honors College."
"With groups like the Honors Affinity Alliance, and events like Multicultural Night, a night where authenticity is celebrated and where individuals are empowered and lifted for who they are and the strength they bring to our campus, I've been able to see first-hand what it looks like to be part of a community that empowers each other."
Contributor:
JOSHUA EAPEN
HONORS STUDENT
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MAJOR
The Frederik Meijer Honors College offers a vibrant learning community and extraordinary opportunities for academically motivated students. It combines the best of the liberal arts college tradition with the resources, facilities, and affordability of a major state university.
The Meijer Honors College is a resource to help students identify opportunities, make informed and reflective decisions about career goals, and to prepare both inside and outside the classroom to be competitive for the best jobs, graduate programs, professional programs, and fellowships.
Laker Connections Welcomes
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Laker Connections Welcomes are designed to enhance your leadership skills, help you navigate campus resources, and provide you with a community where you can form lasting relationships through meaningful connections.
Asian Student Achievement Program
Black Excellence
Laker Familia
Maajtaadaa!
Supporting Your Success
Contributor:
LEXIE MEDFORD
PEER COUNSELOR
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
"It's nice to know that GV supports students in all areas both in and out of the classroom."
"My experience at GVSU is greatly improved by the wealth of resources available to students. Two resources that have been the most impactful to me are the University Counseling Center (UCC) and the Career Center!"
"The advisors at the Career Center have been vital to my success as a student. Whether I need help polishing my resume, practicing interview questions, or just brainstorming different career paths in my field, the advisors are happy and equipped to help me."
"School can be overwhelming, especially when work, extracurricular activities, friends, and other commitments are factored in. The UCC offers one-on-one counseling in addition to numerous therapy groups tailored to all kinds of issues college students face."
University Counseling Center
Career Center
Tutoring and Reading Center
Enhancing the well-being of the diverse GVSU community through mental health services, including prevention, education, and counseling.
Supporting the career development of the GVSU community by facilitating early and ongoing engagement in exploration, planning, and decision-making to empower students in building meaningful, purpose-driven futures.
Fostering academic success by providing multidisciplinary content support and promoting positive study behaviors to cultivate empowered, persistent learners in an inclusive, accessible, and learner-centered environment.
Find Your Place
Contributor:
MOLLY SMITH
STUDENT MARKETING CONTENT COORDINATOR
COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAJOR
"Discovering Club Sports at Campus Life Night was my first opportunity to find my place at GVSU. I am grateful to have the freedom to pursue my passions like music and writing, explore new hobbies like rock climbing, get a job, and still apply myself fully to my schoolwork and my sport."
Campus Life Night
Live Where You Learn
Contributor:
MARIA POTRERO
RESIDENT ASSISTANT, HOUSING
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
"I felt like my Grand Valley experience didn't really begin until I moved onto campus."
"I love living on campus. The atmosphere the university creates to make me feel at home is amazing! Being able to be close to my classes and friends took off a lot of stress, and I was able to join clubs and explore new hobbies."
Ready to Work. Ready to Lead.
"During my time at GVSU, I developed many valuable skills that have been crucial in my professional life."
Contributor:
JOSUE GARCIA
COREWELL HEALTH, SENIOR RECRUITER
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAJOR
"Beyond the academic knowledge, I learned essential skills such as time management, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, all of which are fundamental in any workplace."
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