Office of Student Life

GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 10, 2024



Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Dec 2, 2024


GVSU promotes student participation in presidential election with on-campus events

GVSU’s Office of Student Life hosts a variety of events leading up to and following the election to encourage student voter participation. For many students, this is their first opportunity to participate in a presidential election.

Nov 5, 2024



Student Philanthropy Week spotlights connections, belonging

Coordinated by University Development, events throughout the week and money raised put a spotlight on the impact that philanthropy has on every Grand Valley experience.

Sep 22, 2024


Empowering student voices: GVSU earns gold seal in Campus Democracy Challenge

The award was earned as a result of the campus’s voting rate in the 2022 Midterms, and GVSU continues to empower student voices in 2024 on National Voter Registration Day.

Sep 17, 2024



Convocation speakers to new students: 'It's your turn'

Speakers during the Convocation ceremony gave their interpretations of what a Grand Valley education means and offered advice and encouragement to new students who gathered in the Fieldhouse Arena.

Aug 22, 2024


Allendale Campus once again filled with Lakers, energy

Move-in was focused on the Allendale Campus first; downtown's turn is later in the week.

Aug 21, 2024