Laker Open House
Laker Open House events are in-person, campus-wide events offered in the Fall and Spring, designed for future students and their families. These events provide you with the opportunity to experience Grand Valley's academic programs and campus communities, and navigate your next steps. Talk with faculty, student support staff, and current students, then tour campus to experience the Laker Effect for yourself. (Half day, or full day with optional activities.)
Future-Freshman Campus Visit: Presentation & Tour
Current high school students, or recent high school graduates, join us for an in-person campus visit, including a group presentation followed by a student-led campus tour. (About 2 hours.)
Future-Transfer Student Campus Visit: Presentation & Tour
Current college students or anyone with college credits, join us for an in-person campus visit that includes a group presentation followed by a student-led campus tour. (About 1.5 hours.)
Admitted Student Events
Students admitted to GVSU are invited to attend any of these events. These events provide admitted students with more information about the GVSU student experience, financial aid, housing, and academic programs. These are great events to attend before participating in New Student Orientation in May or June. To view events, log in using the email and password associated with your application account.
Detroit Area Events
Prospective or admitted students living on the east side of Michigan are invited to attend any of these events; we call this GV in the 313. For prospective students, learn more about the GVSU student experience, financial aid, housing, and academic programs. For admitted students, learn more about your next steps before you attend New Student Orientation.
Transfer Student Campus Tour
Current college students interested in transferring to GVSU, join us for an in-person campus tour led by a current GVSU student. (About 1 hour.)
Future-Freshman Virtual Appointment
Current high school students, or recent high school graduates, join an Admissions counselor in a one-on-one virtual appointment. You can ask questions about the application process, scholarships, housing, majors, and more. (Typically 30-60 minutes.)
Transfer Student Virtual Appointment
Current college students interested in transferring to GVSU, join an Admissions counselor in a one-on-one virtual appointment. You can ask questions about the application process, scholarships, housing, majors, and more. (Typically 30-60 minutes.)
International Student Visit Day
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 international students are invited to tour campus, talk to current international students, and learn what GVSU has to offer.
International Student Virtual Info Session
Join our International Admissions and Recruitment team for a live, one-hour virtual information session. In this Zoom session we will share information about why Grand Valley is a great place to earn your Bachelor’s degree. This session is intended for undergraduate students who have not yet applied to Grand Valley.
Admitted International Student Virtual Session
Join a member of the International Admissions and Recruitment Team in a live virtual information session that is designed specifically for admitted international undergraduate students. In this 45-minute Zoom session, we will share information about what you need to know as an admitted international undergraduate student. To sign up for a session, you will need the email address and password you used to create an application.
Admitted International Student Monthly Webinar
These monthly 90-minute webinars for admitted international students help you learn about your next steps after admission. Each webinar focuses on a different topic ranging from visas, financial support, housing, and more. To sign up for a webinar, you will need the email address and password you used to create an application.
Virtual Viewbook
Discover a campus where you can explore your passions, connect with your community, and grow into a skilled, knowledgeable professional!
Group Visits
Are you a member of a school or educational organization interested in bringing a group to campus? Group visits to Grand Valley are offered Tuesdays through Thursdays, for between 10 to 60 visitors and include a group presentation, followed by a campus tour. Learn more about group visit guidelines.
