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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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GVSU Police Academy Graduates on stage

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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Move-In 2026: Lakers return, boost campus vibrancy

Students settled in with plenty of support.

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Aiming high: Lakers football opens 2026 season

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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10 things every new Laker must know

As students head back to campus and GVSU comes to life, here are 10 things that every incoming Laker should know.

Events

Campus Tour
Campus Tour
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join the Dean of Students Office staff and members of the GVSU Fraternity/Sorority Life community as we take you on a tour of the Valley campus. The tour will include academic buildings and other important locations. Feel free to bring your class sched...

Virtual Parent Support Meet Up
Virtual Parent Support Meet Up
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ARE YOU JUGGLING MULTIPLE ROLES? You are not alone. 1 in 5 undergraduate students are raising children. This virtual parent support meet-up is for anyone juggling the roles of parent and college student. This is a informal group: if you need to join la...

Commuter and Transfer Student Welcome
Commuter and Transfer Student Welcome
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Are you a new student who will be living off-campus in the community? Youre a commuter! Did you attend another institution before coming to GVSU? Youre a transfer student! Youre invited to stop by Lubbers Stadium (by the Fan Relations booth) before you...

2026 Laker Kickoff
2026 Laker Kickoff
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Well be kicking the fall semester off with the annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers Stadium at 6 p.m. to start off the evening with a pre-party f...

Laker Outlet Pop-up Shop
Laker Outlet Pop-up Shop
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

In partnership with the OSL, this event is a part of their Student Small Business Market series. It is in conjunction with the events and festivities of Laker Kickoff.

Academic Calendar

Fall 2026

Registration Drop and Add

March 23 - August 31

Classes Begin

August 31

Last day to Add, Register, or Pay

September 4 by 5:00 pm

100% Tuition Refund Deadline

September 4 by 5:00 pm

Labor Day Recess

September 6 - 7

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

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