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Grand Valley State University offers two distinct campus experiences to enrich your academic journey. The Valley Campus in Allendale serves as the university’s academic, residential, and social hub, providing a vibrant college atmosphere with abundant resources and support. Meanwhile, the City Campus, located in downtown Grand Rapids (Michigan’s second-largest city) includes the Robert C. Pew and Health campuses, and hosts many professional programs such as business, engineering, and health care. 

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Kaye Suarez and OMalley Ferguson perform a dance on stage, Kaye on left on floor with legs up, O'Malley on chair with legs up

Dance performances highlight GVSU at ArtPrize 2026

Unique dance is 'choose your adventure'; psychology will host an evening of science and art

Former NASA astronaut John Herrington poses for a photo with two GVSU students.

Former astronaut brings message of civic responsibility to campus

John Herrington serves on the steering committee of Astronauts for America, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of former NASA astronauts that promotes civic participation and voter registration.

Exterior of the L. William Seidman Center, home of the Seidman College of Business, during a spring day.

GVSU survey: West Michigan economy maintains momentum

The report's key metrics remained strong in August, although purchasing managers and their firms are keeping a cautious eye on other economic indicators.

Ying Quartet, l-r: David Ying (cello), Janet Ying (violin), new first violinist Robin Scott, and Phillip Ying (viola) outside Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music.

GVSU Arts Celebration to present renowned artists and performers at free public events

The celebration will feature an exhibition as well as visual, performing and literary art events.

Events

AI Futures in West Michigan: Talent, Research, and the GVSU-Van Andel Institute Partnership
AI Futures in West Michigan: Talent, Research, and the GVSU-Van Andel Institute Partnership
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us on Wednesday, September 16 (10 AM to 3 PM, DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health, downtown Grand Rapids) for a full-day event connecting workforce decisions to research discovery in West Michigans fast-moving AI landscape. In the morning se...

CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with H&S Companies
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with H&S Companies
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from H&S Companies, PC. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter, practice interviewing, ask career questions, and prepare for the Caree...

Virtual Information Session: Gilman Scholarship (competitive award for study abroad)
Virtual Information Session: Gilman Scholarship (competitive award for study abroad)
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Gilman deadline is approaching! Now is the time to craft, reflect and revise your essay drafts. This is a time for you to brainstorm content, outline and discuss. By joining you will be taking steps toward a successful application. The IIE Gilman i...

Mocktail Tasting
Mocktail Tasting
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us at AOD's Mocktail Tasting event to kick off the new semester! Stop by, meet some of your peers, and cheers to being a Laker!

Is Your Body a Data Center? The Future of Human Health
Is Your Body a Data Center? The Future of Human Health
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

A Tech Week Signature Event. LEARN MORE AND RSVP. 11:00 a.m. Discussion, featuring Dr. Leroy Hood s vision for the next revolution in human health and discover how the convergence of biology, data, and AI could fundamentally change the way we think abo...

Academic Calendar

Fall 2026

75% Tuition Refund Deadline

September 25 by 5:00 pm

Credit/No Credit Deadline

September 25 by 5:00 pm

Mid-term Evaluations

October 12 - 16

Mid-term Grades Due from Faculty

October 20 by 12:00 pm

Mid-term Grades Available to Students

October 22

Fall Break

October 25 - 27

Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline

November 13 by 5:00 pm

Thanksgiving Recess

November 25 - 29

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