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Laker Launch: Win $500 to Kickstart Your GVSU Journey!

Admitted Fall 2025 freshman, we're excited to introduce Laker Launch, an initiative designed to help you get a strong start at Grand Valley! Log in to your Laker Portal to complete your next steps by May 1, 2025 and you could be one of 31 students awarded $500 at Orientation.

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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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CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum Kristen Fox delivers her presentation

President's Forum guest: Future workforce requires responsive partnerships

Businesses looking for workforce for evolving economic conditions, landscape.

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Pamella DeVos joins anniversary celebration of flagship Health Campus building

DCIH was intentionally created to emphasize interprofessional education and community partnerships.

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GVSU Women's Basketball advances to Division II Final Four

The GVSU women’s basketball team secured its place in the Final Four of the Division II tournament.

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Beyond 2025: Reach Higher Foresight Sessions

Today, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Family Business Ownership: Exploring Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities Workshop

Today, 9 AM - 6 PM

10 Year Anniversary Celebration - GVSU Laker Store & Starbucks

Today, 9:30 AM - 2 PM

Employer Showcase: Trinity Health - West Michigan

Today, 10 AM - 12:30 PM

2025 GVSU Health Professional and Graduate School Fair

Winter 2025

Classes End

April 19

Examination Week

April 19 - 26

Commencement

April 25 - 26

Semester Ends

April 26

Grades Due from Faculty

April 29 by 12:00 pm

Grades Available to Students

May 1

Winter 2025 Grading Calendar

Grading Period 3

April 8

Classes Ending by Saturday, April 5 (Parts of Term: A7, A8, A9, A10, E7, F3, F5, I1, I3, and K1).

April 8 by 12:00 pm