Public Safety can help you decide if your student needs a car on campus, find parking permit regulations, and figure out where you can park on campus when visiting your student.

The Rapid is GVSU's bus system. Their website can help your student find bus routes and times.

Visit our Love Your Laker page for tips on sending your student a care package, Laker gear, or Campus Dining dollars.

Many parents and families give to Grand Valley because they understand that the price of tuition alone does not cover the cost of a student's education. Click here to give to Grand Valley. If you are interested in giving your time or talents, visit our Volunteer and Service Opportunities page.

GVSU's Housing website provides information on housing contracts, housing assignments, room changes, addresses, and off-campus living options. There is also a specific Parent and Family Information section for common questions or concerns.

GRAND Living is another resource that provides a virtual guide to on-campus residential life at GVSU.

Learn more about Grand Valley from GVSU's quick facts. Wondering where you should stay when visiting your student on campus? Check out these accommodations close to campus.

The Family Association News page can help you find out what is happening on campus for parents, families, or your students. Check out the GVSU Family Association Calendar, GVSU Academic Calendar, GVSU Events Calendar, and Athletics website.

Grades are provided to students electronically through the myBanner system. Talk to you student about expectations for sharing information about their academic performance. To learn more about registering for classes and the timing of grades visit the Registrar's website. Learn more about FERPA.

To check on your student's meal plan, make sure they first establish a campus dining account. Then your student will need to set up a Family link so that you can check on their balance and add dollars to their plan. Full instructions can be found on Campus Dining's website.

The campus safety section of Public Safety's website provides information and tips regarding your student's personal safety on and off campus. If you are concerned about your student's emotional health, visit the Counseling Center's website for information regarding alcohol, drugs, group therapy, support groups, diversity or how to deal with a crisis.

The freshman orientation website provides information about transfer credits, majors and academic programs, campus maps, and directions to Grand Valley. There is also a separate orientation website for transfer students as well as graduate students.

GVSU's Financial Aid website explains the basics of financial aid, how to apply, loan information, cost and payment options, and provides some commonly used forms. You can pay your student's tuition bill through myBanner online. The Student Accounts Office can help guide you through the payment process, offering payment options, deferment information, and all your payment related needs.

Many students choose to become a part of a Greek lettered organization during their college years.  Parents frequently have questions about their son or daughter’s commitment to a fraternity or sorority.  Learn more about the leadership and personal development opportunities Greek Life gives your student at Grand Valley

What makes or breaks many students’ college careers is how active they are in organizations, clubs and teams.  Grand Valley strives to offer the best leadership and volunteer opportunities as well as events to bring the University together. These links will show you what it’s like to be a student at GVSU and ways that you can be involved!

There are some great resources available for parents who are sending their son or daughter off to college. This list of resources for parents of college students provides books and websites that may be helpful to you.

Handed to parents at new student and parent orientation, the Family Guide is a brief overview of information that parents have historically found useful. Access the electronic version here for a refresher.