GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Big School Experience,
Small School Feel

GVSU is a four-year public university with our main campus located in Allendale, Michigan, a downtown campus 20 minutes away in Grand Rapids, and regional centers throughout the state.

No matter where you attend, you’ll be a part of the Laker Effect, a force for positive change in West Michigan, across the state, and around the world.

Experience the Laker Effect for yourself.

SCHEDULE A VISIT

More Connections, More Opportunities. Liberal Education has foundations in active scholarship, creative problem solving, cultural understanding, critical thinking, forward-thinking education, and hands-on learning.

Liberal Education has foundations in active scholarship, creative problem solving, cultural understanding, critical thinking, forward-thinking education, and hands-on learning.

Preparing tomorrow’s problem solvers.

LIBERAL EDUCATION AT GVSU

LEARNING
FROM DOING

When learning happens inside and outside the classroom, it’s hard not to learn more. Last year, GVSU students participated in 7,882 experiential learning opportunities including:

· Internships
· Clinical Rotations
· Practica
· Student Teaching
· Co-ops
· Fieldwork

We offer a range of programs relevant to current and future needs.

FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

“One of America’s
Top Colleges”

Forbes Magazine

“One of the
Best in the Midwest”

The Princeton Review

“Best National
University”

Washington Monthly

TEACHING IS A PASSION

It’s different at Grand Valley. Our faculty members love to teach and mentor. That commitment means they’ll focus on your individual needs, support you, empower you, and guide you through the kind of research experience only available to graduate students at other universities.

Professor working with a student in the woods.

“GVSU is a unique place. There are not many other universities where almost any undergraduate can work with a professor on research if they choose.”

PETER WAMPLER, PH.D.
PROFESSOR // GEOLOGY

A CHAMPIONSHIP ATMOSPHERE

400+ Clubs and
Organizations
to Join

Academic clubs, Greek life, performing arts, service, special interests, and more.

STUDENT LIFE

38 Club,
25 Intramural,
20 Esports Teams

Continue competing in the sports you love while building community here at GVSU.

RECREATION

Cheer on the
Best DII Athletics
in the Country

29 national championships. 21 varsity sports. Free admission to all home games. Anchor up!

ATHLETICS

LIVE WHERE YOU LEARN

Students who live on campus earn higher grades, are more likely to graduate, and enjoy a more rewarding experience than students who live off campus. We’ve built some of the newest living centers in the state to help students achieve their goals safely, comfortably, and as part of a connected community. Convenient dining and access to support services like the tutoring center and writing center make living on campus even better.

THE SMART CHOICE

Because our graduates are uniquely well-prepared with the knowledge and skills that employers seek, value, and reward, our students enjoy a great return on their investment in a Grand Valley education.