Housing

Incident Management Team update

In preparation for fall, classrooms are being redesigned for social distancing. Standard rooms will be converted for a capacity of 19 students instead of 48. 

Jun 2, 2020


Incident Management Team update

As university leaders prepare for the start of a new academic year, members of the IMT have been making recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team, using public health and CDC guidance.

May 26, 2020


GVSU students donate appliances to Ottawa County to help those impacted by COVID-19

The county received more than 20 appliances during an organized pickup held shortly after the last day students could move out personal belongings. 

May 14, 2020


GVSU students share their stories of living on campus during COVID-19

For some students, moving out of their on-campus room was not an option.

May 13, 2020


Mantella: Community partnerships crucial as GVSU focuses on sustaining learning experiences for students

Community members were invited to hear about Grand Valley's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020



GVSU plans for face-to-face learning this fall, says President Mantella in town hall meeting

Nearly 1,200 new Lakers and their parents attended a virtual Laker town hall meeting May 1 to learn how Grand Valley is preparing for the fall 2020 semester.

May 1, 2020


Move out process begins again for GVSU students who live in on-campus housing

The end of the semester means most students who live on campus during the year move out of their rooms and return home. This year is different, as most left when President Philomena V. Mantella announced GVSU would move to remote instruction for the remainder of the Winter 2020 semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 1, 2020


Commencement celebrations detailed during town hall; staff meeting addresses return to campus

During a town hall for students on April 14, President Philomena V. Mantella announced details for a virtual celebration and in-person commencement ceremonies for 2020 graduates.

Apr 14, 2020


Campus residential buildings to close beginning March 24 after governor's stay-at-home order

GVSU residential buildings close March 24 and move-out from campus housing will be suspended through April 14. 

Mar 23, 2020