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Join us for an information-packed day on campus. Take part in a dynamic array of events and learn about our campus, majors, and our community.

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

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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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Two campuses.

Endless possibilities.

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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350+

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News

Louie the Laker greets fans in the stands during a football game at Lubbers Stadium.

Lakers back home for White Out game with West Texas A&M

For full coverage of GVSU football, including broadcast info, news, features, highlights, press conferences and more, follow @GVSUFootball on social media and on the GVSU Athletics website.

GVSU Expert: A Q&A about having civil discussions during election season

Dan Cope was named the faculty fellow for the Center for Civil Discourse, bringing expertise in civic participation and elections.

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Laker Kickoff celebrates new year with spirited welcome for students

The Aug. 28 event on the Valley Campus featured festivities at Lubbers Stadium, a lawn party and more.

GVSU Police Academy celebrates 57th graduating class on Valley Campus

After 17 weeks of training, the Grand Valley State University Police Academy's summer cadre celebrated their graduation. The academy's 24 recruits, their instructors and their families filled the Louis Armstrong Theatre on August 26.

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Events

Career Center Welcome and Help Tent

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos Center Courtyard!

ElevateWest Business Accelerator: Core Workshop - Fall 2026

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

ElevateWest: Core Business Accelerator program is almost here! Apply Now to be a part of the cohort!Entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path isn't always clear.ElevateWest Core is a 12-week program that walks you through a proven process t...

When the Declaration of Independence Was News

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Most of us think of the Declaration of Independence as something fixed in history, a document whose importance was obvious the moment it was signed. But in 1776, nobody knew what would come of it, or whether the fight for independence would even be won...