Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center

We have made it our mission to support veterans, active military and reserves, and military spouses and dependents. The Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center is the focal point of that commitment.

Through it, military students like you will find the resources, programming, and community you need to achieve your academic, career, and life goals.

2026 Waddle in Honor Graduation Ceremony

The MVRC is thrilled to bring you our annual Waddle in Honor Graduation Celebration. In addition to GVSU's commencement, we want to honor the accomplishments of our military-affiliated students.

All are welcome to attend!

Graduate Registration

Guest Registration

Apply to Graduate

Registration Deadline: April 20

Ceremony: Thursday, April 30 -- 6 - 8 PM

Location: Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center

Graduates - please note that you must also apply to graduate on Banner.

MVAA Veteran Friendly School Gold 2024-2025

MVAA Veteran Friendly School Innovator Award 2024-2025

Students take part in the Military Connected/Student Veteran Orientation at the Kirkhof Center Veterans Lounge on August 21.

2025 Student Veteran Orientation

2025 Waddle of Honor Graduation Ceremony

Laker Vets attending the Student Veterans of America National Conference.

Flags placed on campus for Memorial Day.

Certification Information and Contacts

GI Bill® and Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Certification

Our Registrar's Office certifies GI Bill® enrollment to the VA and can assist with related information.

The following individuals have been designated as primary contacts based on last names. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would contact Kurt Ritter.

You are encouraged to seek assistance from anyone else if your assigned certifying official is not available.

Last Name	Certifying Official
A - C	Sophia Bruno [email protected]
D-J	Kaitlin Penney [email protected]
K-M	Elle Hilley [email protected]
N-R	Sam Krepel [email protected]
S-Z	Kurt Ritter [email protected]

Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly Voc Rehab) Enrollment Certification | Chapter 31 | Federal and State (MINGSTAP) Military Tuition Assistance Programs

Paul Dillon

[email protected]

(616) 331-2278

Frequently asked questions

Contact Us

(616) 331- 4838

[email protected]

Join Our Community

We assist GVSU veterans' transition to college life and provide a success-oriented network.

We support military-connected organizations and individuals in our community.

We are active members of the Student Veterans of America and provide leadership opportunities for our members.

Laker Vets at Grand Valley is one of over 1,400 Student Veteran of America chapters from around the nation. Our chapter is here to support student veterans, military, and dependents in their success on campus and in the classroom. We are an inclusive organization, and as such we welcome anybody wanting to make a positive difference for our community! You do not have to be a veteran to be a member.

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