Asian American & Pacific Islander Student Engagement & Resources
Student Engagement
The Asian Student Welcome is a three-day experience designed to welcome you to campus, help you connect with fellow students, and introduce you to dedicated and involved faculty and staff. It will also guide you in navigating the various campus and community resources available to you.
Upon completing this experience, participants will be automatically enrolled in the Laker Connections Asian Student Achievement (LC-ASAP) Program year-long program aimed at fostering an environment where students can reach their full potential at GVSU while being their authentic selves. This program offers year-round opportunities, including Ignition Week, Taste of Asia, Lunar New Year celebrations, AAPIDA Heritage Month, and more!
ASAP (Asian Student Achievement Program) is designed to create an environment where students can achieve their full potential at GVSU while being their full, authentic selves. This program is open to all students and is a reflection of our values of inclusiveness and diversity and our core mission of student success.
The Asian Student Graduation Celebration complements the university commencement ceremonies and is an opportunity to come together and acknowledge Laker accomplishments in the spirit and traditions of culture. For many students, a college diploma represents a journey marked by hard work and success-- not just for the individual students, but also for their family, friends, and supporters. This event provides a more intimate setting for students to share their personal milestones with their communities and uplift the next generation of graduates.
Join any of our hundreds of student organizations, various programming teams, fraternity and sorority life, or participate in civic engagement and leadership opportunities!
The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) High School Students Summer Camp at Grand Valley State University offers Asian American Pacific Islander high schools students an opportunity to build their future as leaders. This camp promotes cultural learning, preparation for college and a unique experience on GVSU’s campus.
Cultural Programming
A celebration of history, culture, traditions and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. The celebration is recognized every February through March.