This is a common question that we receive!

If you know what you will be majoring in, we recommend that you contact the department to see if they have any specific recommendations or requirements for a laptop. If they do not, it is a user preference of either a Mac or a PC. In general, we do not recommend Chromebooks. 

Laker Tech has an in-depth guide to recommended device specs.  Review the Laker Tech device guide and learn more about what Laker Tech provides to GVSU students! 

Knowing how to print, whether you are on or off campus, is important! Here is what you need to get started: 

Printing On Campus webpage
Printing Off Campus webpage

All GVSU applications and websites can be accessed at  my.gvsu.edu. Once logged in, you will be able to search and select the application or website needed.  

As a student, you have access to all the Microsoft 365 Applications at no cost! Head to gvsu.edu/it/microsoftoffice to learn how to download the applications to your personal device. 

IT can be reached at (616) 331-2101 or (855) 435-7488 (toll-free). IT can also be reached via email ([email protected]) or the Service Portal (services.gvsu.edu).

Walk-up hours are available:

Mary Idema Pew Library (LIB) 010
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am. - Midnight
Friday: 7:30 am. - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am  - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - Midnight

Center for Health Sciences (CHS) 100
Monday - Friday 7:30 am. - 4:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

L. William Seidman Center (SCB) 2046
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed