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Sign Up for Orientation

Attention new students, Orientation is open now! Schedule your Orientation to indicate your commitment to Grand Valley, get registered for classes, and learn more about the Laker experience.

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Earn $1,000 with the Laker Lane Scholarship

First-time college students for Fall 2026 can qualify for this renewable scholarship by applying for housing, filing FAFSA, and signing up for Orientation by March 1, 2026.

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Get Free Grand Valley Tuition

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

Find Your Program

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

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6,012 Beds On Campus

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400+ Student Organizations

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Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation

University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.

Grand Valley Groundhogs: celebrating sustainability and Groundhog Day at GVSU

Lakers toured the basement of Lake Ontario Hall and learned about sustainability on Groundhog Day.

GVSU recognized nationally for community engagement commitment

The designation is through the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

Today, 8 PM

Master of Science in Recreational Therapy Virtual Open House

Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 2 PM

Employer of the Day: Corewell Health

Employer of the Day: Michigan State Police

Wednesday, 10 AM - 11 AM

Master of Public Health (MPH) Virtual Information Session

Wednesday, 10 AM - 1 PM

Faculty & Staff Card Appreciation Signing: Kirkhof

Winter 2026

75% Tuition Refund Deadline

February 6 by 5:00 pm

Credit/No Credit Deadline

February 6 by 5:00 pm

Mid-term Evaluations

February 23 - 27

Mid-term Grades Due from Faculty

March 3 by 12:00 pm

Mid-term Grades Available to Students

March 5

Spring Break

March 8 - 14

Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline

March 27 by 5:00 pm

Classes End

April 25