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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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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.

148,109

Alumni

80+

Study Abroad Programs

2,300,300

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350+

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News

Red stage lights highlight a student dancing during Laker Kickoff.

GVSU in Photos, August 2026: Kicking off the new year

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

A member of the Purdue Northwest women's soccer team battles for possession of the ball against a member of the GVSU women's soccer team.

Lakers opens their doors to Purdue Northwest after devastating storm

When Purdue Northwest needed a place for its women’s soccer team to train and stay following a catastrophic storm, Grand Valley answered the call. For three days, the Lions found a home in Allendale — and discovered a partnership that extended well beyond the playing field.

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Melanie Shell-Weiss shares vision as new Dean of the Libraries and Art Museum

Shell-Weiss was appointed dean by Provost Jennifer Drake after serving as interim dean since 2025.

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.

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Events

Military & Veterans Resource Center Welcome Back/Open House #2 (Kirkhof Center)

Thursday, September 3, 2026

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Whether youre visiting the Military and Veterans Resource Center for the first time or youre one of our regulars, stop by our Open House and Welcome Back event! Explore the space, enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, and meet the MVRC staff and stu...

Young Alumni Night at GVSU Football

Thursday, September 3, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Kick off the football season at Lubbers Stadium as GVSU takes on West Texas A&M. Enjoy a special ticket package for $22, which includes your game ticket, parking, a drink ticket, and a buffet dinner on The Deck. Come early to connect with fellow recent...

Overwatch 2 Tryouts

Thursday, September 3, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The fall 2026 Overwatch 2 tryouts will take place on September 3rd from 7pm to 10pm

TORNADO / OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TESTING

Friday, September 4, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

GVSUs Allendale campus, and all communities within Ottawa County, will complete monthly planned testing of the tornado warning siren system each first Friday of the month at noon. The test will consist of a 1 to 3 minute steady tone. In the event of ac...