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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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GVSU in photos, April 2025: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

GVSU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrate partnership that will help students advance their education and careers

Both institutions will also partner on delivery of GVSU Omni programming to residents in the region.

Changes to August welcome week announced

Laker Kickoff will be a new welcome event for first-year students.

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Grand Valley State University Track & Field vs GLIAC Outdoor Championships

Thursday, All Day

Grand Valley State University Softball vs GLIAC Tournament

Grand Valley State University Track & Field vs GLIAC Outdoor Championships

Thursday, 7 PM - 10 PM

Grand Valley State University Baseball vs Upper Iowa University

Friday, All Day

Grand Valley State University Softball vs GLIAC Tournament

Winter 2025

Grades Available to Students

May 1

Spring/Summer 2025

Registration Drop and Add

March 17 - May 9

Classes Begin - 1st 6 and 12 weeks

May 5

Last Day to Add or Register - 1st 6 and 12 weeks

May 9 by 5:00 pm

100% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 and 12 weeks

May 9 by 5:00 pm

75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 weeks

May 16 by 5:00 pm

Memorial Day Recess

May 26

75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 12 weeks

May 30 by 5:00 pm