Office of Student Life - Grand Valley State University

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We're here to help you make the most of your college experience. Join any of our hundreds of student organizations, attend campus events, get involved in Fraternity & Sorority Life, explore civic engagement opportunities, and learn valuable leadership skills that will last a lifetime.

Student Organizations

Campus Activities Board (CAB)

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Civic Engagement

Leadership Development

Upcoming Events

CAB Craft

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Get Crafty with CAB! Kick off the semester by creating something uniquely Laker! Join CAB to make your own GVSU-themed pennant to decorate your residence hall room or apartment, or design custom GVSU-inspired bracelets and keychains to show off your La...

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. Please register for...

CAB Tie Dye

Saturday, August 29, 2026

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Add some color to your Welcome Weekend with CAB! Join us on the Kirkhof East Lawn to create your own one-of-a-kind tie-dye masterpiece. Well provide all the tie-dye supplies, instructions, and everything you need to get creative. Well also have free wh...

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

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