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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.

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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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Business confidence data suggests firms are feeling more positive about short- and long-term future.

Presidential historian returns for Presidents Day talk

The luncheon is part of Grand Rapids’ GR A250 celebration, marking America's 250th birthday.

GVSU expands access to computing degrees through GRCC partnership

The three-year agreement begins in fall 2026 and runs through August 2029.

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GVSU Kirkhof College of Nursing Accelerated Second-Degree (BSN) Program - Virtual Information...

Today, 4 PM - 6 PM

Real Talk: Social Sciences Edition

Today, 4 PM - 7 PM

Dear Data @ GVSU

Today, 7 PM - 8 PM

GVSU Sex Ed Week -Cupid Shuffle - Line Dancing

Today, 7 PM - 8:30 PM

Safe Schools, Strong Communities with DEC x PSU

Winter 2026

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

Examination Week

April 25 - May 2

Commencement

May 1 - 2