New Graduate Student Orientation
Grand Valley Graduate Student Orientation is your gateway to a confident and successful start at GVSU. This engaging event welcomes new graduate students with essential information about academic expectations, campus resources, student services, and life as a Laker. You’ll connect with fellow grad students, faculty, and staff, learn how to navigate programs and support systems, and get practical tips for balancing coursework, research, and professional goals. Whether you’re coming straight from undergrad or returning to school, Graduate Student Orientation helps you feel prepared, supported, and ready to thrive at Grand Valley.
Orientation Winter 2026
Getting Started with Graduate Education at GVSU
Graduate Student Life
Graduate Student Association
Student Organizations
GVSU Campus Events
GSA strives to promote interdisciplinary communication and collaboration in order to enhance a holistic graduate student experience. By fostering the development of the graduate student community at Grand Valley State University, graduate students will develop academically, intellectually, professionally, and socially.
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) features over 400 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). These groups are managed through the Office of Student Life and are officially tracked on the LakerLink platform, which serves as the central directory for all campus involvement.
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has several campus events, ranging from academic workshops to major social traditions