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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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The GV Pledge makes a first-class education accessible for students with limited family assets. Learn more now.

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Grand Valley offers over 350 programs, combining rigorous academics with hands-on learning to meet your educational and career goals.

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Total Students

22,011 Total Students

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6,012 Beds On Campus

Degrees Offered

147 Degrees Offered

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The GVSU Women's Basketball Team hoists the Division II Tournament Trophy

GVSU Women's Basketball wins national championship

The victory marks the second national championship in program history, the last coming in 2006.

GVSU student Ashlyn McLaughlin accepts her $3,000 prize for winning the 77 Idea Quest.

77 Idea Quest spotlights Laker entrepreneurs

The event welcomed student across majors to contribute their ideas and ventures.

GVSU Omni director for Southwest Michigan Al Shifflett gives a tour of the Battle Creek Innovation Hub

GVSU celebrates progress on Battle Creek Innovation Hub

GVSU's partnership with local organizations helping to shape the area's future of education.

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Beyond 2025: Reach Higher Foresight Sessions

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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 3

April 8

Classes Ending by Saturday, April 5 (Parts of Term: A7, A8, A9, A10, E7, F3, F5, I1, I3, and K1).

April 8 by 12:00 pm