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

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AI chatbot developed at Seidman enhances students’ understanding of software

The chatbot, named ADA, offers 24/7 support to students seeing guidance with class exercises.

Laker Dance and Cheer teams bring home multiple wins from College Classic National Championship

The teams won a combined seven titles at the competition held in Orlando, Florida.

Three Commencement ceremonies will celebrate over 3,200 GVSU 2025 graduates

The ceremonies will take place on April 25 and 26 at Van Andel Arena.

Today, 8 AM - 3:30 PM

Fundamentals of Harmonized System (HS) Classification

Today, 8 AM - 5 PM

Exam Jam! Quiet and Cozy Study Zone at CWGE

Today, 3 PM - 3:30 PM

Navigating the sandwich generation: Financial strategies for the caregiving squeeze

Today, 5 PM - 7 PM

Adult Learner End of the Semester Event

Today, 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy Celebration of Graduates

Winter 2025

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

Classes Ending by Saturday, April 26 (Parts of Term: 1, C12, D9, E10, F9, F14, G8, H7, I6, I7, J3, K5, L3, and M1).

April 29 by 12:00 pm