Events & Workshops
EQPD K12 Connect Mentorship
High school students today need more support than ever. EQPD's unique 1:1 HiSAM (High School Academic Mentorship) program features:
- Academic support and study skills
- College and career skills-building
- FAFSA and post-secondary navigation
- Résumé, leadership, and interview skills-building
For EQPD questions, please email William Wright at [email protected].
Experience a Laker Football Game
Are you ready for a thrilling day of football, fun, and the vibrant energy of Grand Valley State University? We invite you and your family to be part of our upcoming GVSU football season at Lubbers Stadium. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of the Laker spirit and witness firsthand the excitement of Laker football.
Tickets are complimentary, choose from these four games:
- Thursday, Sept. 5 Lakers vs Central State University at 7 PM
- Saturday, Sept. 28 Lakers vs West Florida University at 3 PM
- Saturday, Oct. 12 Lakers vs Northern Michigan at 7 PM
- Saturday, Nov. 2 Lakers vs Wayne State University at 3 PM
Tickets are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
We will communicate with our next opportunity to attend sporting events.
Financial Aid Workshop
Preparing and Saving for College
What are the real costs in college and how can you be saving right now? In this one-hour online presentation we'll discuss what goes into paying for college, like the cost of tuition, housing, meal plans, parking, books and supplies. We'll also talk about how you can prepare for and cover those costs with information about scholarships, grants, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Coming soon.
Career Center Workshop
Exploring Your Options with the GVSU Career Center
Are you ready to unlock the incredible potential of your hobbies, strengths, and interests and turn them into a future career? The GVSU Career Center will share what it takes to bridge the gap between what you love and what you become, opening doors to a future that reflects your true self.
Coming Soon
myScholarships Tutorial (recommended for high school Seniors)
We are excited to invite you to a special virtual event designed to help you navigate the GVSU MyScholarships portal and make the most of the scholarship opportunities available to you.
During this session, you will learn how to:
- Access and use the MyScholarships portal effectively
- Search for and apply for scholarships
- Manage your scholarship applications and track their status
Our Financial Aid team will provide a step-by-step guide and answer any questions you may have about the process. This is a valuable opportunity to ensure you are well-prepared to take advantage of all available funding resources.
Coming Soon
Virtual Office Hours
A unique opportunity to connect virtually with our Admissions and Recruitment staff and a current GVSU student. This session is your chance to ask questions, gain valuable insights, and connect with those who know our campus best.
At virtual office hours, you can expect to learn about:
- The admissions process, student resources, and academic programs
- A day in the life of a GVSU student - insights from a current student
- Q&A session - ask your questions!
- Next steps
This session is designed to be interactive and informative, we encourage you to bring your family. Whether you’re curious about academics, campus life, extracurricular activities, or any other aspect of life at GVSU, our team and student representatives are here to provide answers and insights.
Virtual office hours will start back up again in January 2025.