Sunday, June 28 - Friday, August 14

No, participation in the Summer Bridge Program is optional, but we highly recommend it as an excellent opportunity for students to get a head start on their college journey.

The summer bridge program will be FREE of cost for students, including tuition, housing, dining, and books. Students must file both their 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 FAFSA in order to receive funding.

Students will live on-campus in suite-style housing. They will be placed in either Maple, Oak, or Pine Living Center. Visit the following website to learn more about these living centers: https://www.gvsu.edu/housing/#north

Yes, the summer program is residential.

Roommates for the Summer Student Success Program are assigned by Housing staff. While students may submit a roommate request, placement together is not guaranteed. Summer roommate requests may be sent via email to Adrian Hall at [email protected].

May 1 (late registrations will be considered on a case-by-case. If interested after the deadline, students should reach out to Adrian Hall, [email protected])

Students receive a registration link by email after registering for New Student Orientation via their Laker Portal.

They will start in the fall semester and must attend a mandatory one-day Welcome Program.

Students will have three requirements: Meeting with their assigned success coach three times per semester, attending mandatory study tables held on one evening per week, and enroll and successful complete EDH 181 - Navigate College Success

For the Fall semester, OWS students may live with anyone that they choose. We do not restrict students on their housing during the Fall semester.