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Laker Launch: Win $500 to Kickstart Your GVSU Journey!

Admitted Fall 2025 freshman, we're excited to introduce Laker Launch, an initiative designed to help you get a strong start at Grand Valley! Log in to your Laker Portal to complete your next steps by May 1, 2025 and you could be one of 31 students awarded $500 at Orientation.

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Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to address GVSU graduates

Bliss will offer remarks during the April 25 ceremony.

Mantella calls for unity and resolve in annual address to University Academic Senate

This is a time to seize the opportunity to lead, she said.

'We dance for those that can't': GVSU's 24th annual Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous Culture

The annual event celebrates Indigenous culture through song, dance, feasting and socializing.

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Grand Valley State University Track & Field at Bryan Clay Invite

Today, 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Next Steps for Business Success - Lending to Growth

Wing (and Taco) Wednesday

Today, 2 PM - 2:45 PM

Spanish Conversation Hours!

Today, 4 PM - 5:30 PM

ExtravaGRANDza - Seashell Painting

Winter 2025

Classes End

April 19

Examination Week

April 19 - 26

Commencement

April 25 - 26

Semester Ends

April 26

Grades Due from Faculty

April 29 by 12:00 pm

Grades Available to Students

May 1

Winter 2025 Grading Calendar

Grading Period 4

April 29

Full Term Grades

April 29 by 12:00 pm