Grand Rapids
Michigan's 2nd Largest City
Grand Valley's City Campus in Grand Rapids
Grand Valley has been an important part of the continuing growth and prosperity of downtown Grand Rapids for more than 30 years. As Grand Rapids grows, so does Grand Valley, now occupying almost 100 acres in two dynamic locations.
On the City Campus, students live and learn in a vibrant community which combines state-of-the-art facilities with the culture and entertainment of a bigger city. Opportunities abound for students interested in internships, volunteer work, and research, with a variety of industries from health professions, engineering, business, and more.
Grand Rapids offers something for everyone with diverse dining options, an excellent arts and music scene, outstanding outdoor activities, festivals, and professional and college sports.
Where Campus Life Meets City Energy
The Richard M. DeVos Center is the academic and social heart of the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and offers tremendous resources for students, including:
- Classrooms, collaborative study spaces, computer labs, and several of Grand Valley's academic colleges and support units.
- The Steelcase Library with a beautiful reading room and state-of-the-art automated storage and retrieval system.
- A collaborative learning space in the Knowledge Market with whiteboards and presentation labs.
- Academic resources such as the Student Assistant Center, the GVSU Career Center, and University Book Store.
- On-campus dining options, such as Erbert and Gerberts and Einstein Bros Bagels.
- Close proximity to campus housing options in Winter and Secchia Halls.
- Convenient access to the professional and recreational hotspot that is downtown Grand Rapids.
Live On-Campus in Downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Valley has many options for convenient downtown on-campus living for students from their first year through graduation. Winter Hall offers fully furnished efficiency and 2-bedroom apartments for returning/transfer students and first-year students. Secchia Hall, located next to Winter Hall, offers fully furnished 1- to 4-bedroom apartments reserved for returning and transfer students. Both living centers put students in the heart of Grand Rapids thriving downtown with easy access to the free Laker Line bus service, the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the Health Campus, and all the opportunities of downtown living.
Real Opportunity Within Walking Distance
The Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus provides students and graduates access to a variety of industries from engineering to business and public/nonprofit administration.
- Engineering students have easy access to premium engineering facilities, such as the John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering, Fred M. Keller laboratories, and the state-of-the-art Innovation and Design Center.
- Engineering co-ops and research opportunities in the Grand Rapids area are easily accessible from the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Seidman College of Business students find their home within the L. William Seidman Center and start their careers gaining valuable experience within the fastest growing economy in the U.S.
Students majoring in the community and public services and/or education are next door to a wealth of volunteer, career, and community engagement opportunities in the heart of Grand Rapids
The Center for Health Care in West Michigan
Leading the Future of Health Care in West Michigan
Grand Rapids is the center for health care education, research, and treatment in West Michigan and Grand Valley's Health Campus on the city's booming Medical Mile continues to grow in programs and opportunities.
- Many of the industry's big names, including Corewell Health, have invested in Grand Rapids and have partnered with Grand Valley to build tomorrow's healthccare leaders.
- Facilities, such as the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, and the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health offer authentic clinical experiences through their medical laboratories, rehabilitation centers, and state-of-the-art simulation labs.
- Grand Valley remains the leading provider of health care professionals in West Michigan.
Art, Culture, and Recreation
From Valley to City and Back Again
Free, Convenient Transportation
- The free Laker Line bus service links students, faculty members, and staff to the entire Grand Rapids public transit system.
- Buses run between downtown campuses and the Allendale Campus seven days a week at a frequency of up to every seven minutes.
- Bus rides between between the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses are less than a half hour.
- You can ride the Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) for free throughout downtown Grand Rapids.
An Experience For Every Student
Grand Rapids offers a wealth of extracurricular and recreational opportunities.
- Downtown Grand Rapids offers GVSU students a walkable center for art, music, culture, and dining.
- A gateway to outdoor recreation, students enjoy wide-ranging activities like biking, hiking, water sports, winter sports, dog parks, and beautiful nearby beaches.
- With six museums downtown, public art, a symphony, ballet, opera, local theaters, touring productions, and live music, Grand Rapids proves it is the hub of culture in West Michigan.
- Grand Rapids has been recognized nationally for its food and craft beer scene, including being named Michigan’s Best Food City.
- Professional and college sports provide entertainment for every type of fan.
- Famous festivals, like ArtPrize and LaughFest, offer something for everyone, all year long.