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Commencement

It took Moesha Jones a few semesters to learn how to balance a hectic college schedule, but she knew she wanted to major in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from her first introductory course. The program led her to a variety of opportunities at GV...

GVSU Graduation Celebrations

Grand Valley welcomes student organizations and faculty leaders to hold smaller scale celebrations. These more intimate celebrations are a complement to GVSU’s Commencement and are open to all students and their supporters. These events are open to all students, staff, faculty, and families. 

campus beauty, a pink flower bloom

Asian Graduation Celebration Event

Pedestrians walk past blooming Eastern redbud trees near Lubbers Student Services Center in this image taken with a drone on May 9.

Lavender Graduation

a white daffodil blooms on campus

Native American Advisory Council Graduation Feast

Anne Brinich sits outside the Kirkhof Center on July 9.

Latino/a/s Graduation Celebration

Red tulips bloom on valley campus

Black Graduation Celebration

Registration for all celebrations can be found below.

Guest registration

Graduating Student Registration

Page last modified March 11, 2026