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Commencement

Winter 2022 Commencement ceremonies to be held at Van Andel Arena

Grand Valley's Winter 2022 graduates are invited to attend in-person Commencement ceremonies at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Dates and times are determined by students' specific colleges.

Feb 18, 2022


GVSU Fall Class of 2021 recognized at in-person Commencement ceremonies

Grand Valley's academic leaders congratulated the nearly 1,400 Fall semester graduates who walked in the Commencement ceremonies on December 10-11.

Dec 11, 2021


GVSU to celebrate December Class of 2021 with in-person Commencement

Julian Sanders is one of 1,400 students expected to graduate during the Friday and Saturday Commencement ceremonies.

Dec 7, 2021


Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies to be in-person

Grand Valley's Fall 2021 graduates are invited to attend in-person Commencement ceremonies in the Fieldhouse Arena on the Allendale Campus. Dates and times are determined by studentsý specific colleges.

Oct 6, 2021


Laker Graduation Celebration in photos: Relive a day to remember for graduates

The images tell the story of what it means to graduates and their loved ones to earn a degree.

May 4, 2021



More than 3,000 earn degrees, congratulations during virtual commencement

Grand Valley's top leaders congratulated more than 3,000 winter semester graduates during a virtual commencement ceremony April 30.

Apr 30, 2021


Winter semester graduates will be honored at ceremony, celebration

More than 3,030 students have qualified to participate in Grand Valley's Winter Semester Commencement ceremony.

Apr 27, 2021


Virtual and in-person celebrations planned for GVSU's class of 2021

GVSU's 2021 graduates have two ways to celebrate this year: A virtual commencement along with an in-person opportunity the next day to cross a stage and have their picture taken.

Mar 8, 2021


Prepared for the next journey: Virtual graduate celebration recognizes class of 2020

More than 1,800 Grand Valley students were recognized during a virtual graduate celebration held on the university's Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Dec 11, 2020