Events - Office of Student Life - Grand Valley State University

Featured Events

Laker Kickoff

Start the year off STRONG with food trucks, inflatables, a DJ, lawn games, a foam pit, fireworks, and MORE!

Campus Life Night

Meet your new community at Campus Life Night through the 400+ student organizations, campus departments, and local businesses/non-profits in attendance at the event. This is a great time to hear what everyone has planned for the fall semester and beyond!

Campus Life Night

Upcoming Events

Summer Movie Night

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Competencies:Fun and Enjoyment

2026 Laker Kickoff

Friday, August 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Well be kicking the fall semester off with the annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers Stadium at 6 p.m. to start off the evening with a pre-party f...

Beach Clean-up

Saturday, August 29, 2026
8:00 a.m.

Join fellow Grand Valley students and volunteer to clean up the beach in beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan. Meet in Kirkhof Pere Marquette Room 2204 at 8:00 a.m. for check-in and we will take the bus together. Buses leave at 8:30 a.m. Contact us at servi...

CM Ultimate Frisbee & Yard Games

Saturday, August 29, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Whether you are mega athletic or not-so-much, come play some yard games, ultimate frisbee, or just hang out & get to know people! No matter what you like to do, we'd love to meet you at Field 1 :)Competencies:Connection and Belonging

CM Open House

Sunday, August 30, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

While GVSU is hosting Campus Life Night, we will be out in front of the Cook Dewitt Center to meet people and answer any questions you may have! Come stop by, say hi, and grab some free stuff on your way to or from seeing all the student organizations....

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