Important Dates for New Students
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Item |
Date |
Location |
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GVSU Housing Application |
As soon as possible |
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Request for Expedited Visa Appointment Letter |
Letters will be sent starting October 22; Deadline to request is December 5 |
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Earliest Entry to USA (30 days prior to program start) |
December 8, 2025 |
All USA Ports of Entry |
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Payment Deadline |
December 12, 2025 (Payment Options) |
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Deadline to Sign Up for On-Campus Move-in |
December 5, 2025 |
Information with Sign Up link will be sent via email |
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GVSU Campuses Closed |
December 20-January 4 |
All Campuses |
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Deadline to request Airport Transport/Move-In |
Sunday, January 4, 2026ﾠ11:59pm |
Details will be sent via email |
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Designated International Student GVSU Housing Move-in |
January 7, 2026 12:00pm- 6:00pm |
Details will be sent via email |
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International Student Orientation *Required* |
January 8 & 9, 2026 |
TBD |
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PEEPS Welcome Dinner & Movie Night |
January 7, 2026 |
iHouse |
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First Day of Classes |
January 12, 2026 |
All Campuses - Academic Calendar |
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Registration Deadline |
January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm |
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Latest Date new iStudents can join in-person for Winter 2026 |
January 16, 2026 |
All Campuses |
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Make-up Orientation |
January 16, 2026 |
TBD |
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SSN Processing On-Campus |
January 29, 2026 |
TBD |