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    Experience the Laker Effect!

    Laker Open House events are in-person, campus-wide events offered in the Fall and Spring, designed for prospective 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.

    You can choose from activities like campus and housing tours, presentations about academics, and talk to faculty and staff about GVSU programs and services. Some campus departments will offer specialized tours of their facilities in the afternoon. Visit the Laker Open House webpage for details.

    Advanced registration is required, additional details will be provided in an event confirmation email upon registration. 

    Select your desired date to sign up:



     
    $1,000 giveaway

    $1,000 Scholarship Giveaway

    This fall, when you attend Laker Open House you'll be entered to win one of three $1,000 non-renewable scholarships to attend GVSU for Fall 2027. Read on for eligibility information.

    Giveaway Details:

    • Three winners will be randomly selected and announced during each Laker Open House event; October 3 and November 7.
    • Scholarship awardees must be admitted to GVSU for the Fall 2027 semester by March 1, 2027 to receive this scholarship award.
    • Scholarship awardees will see this scholarship award added to their financial aid package.

    OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT WITH GRAND VALLEY
     

    Need more visit options? Additional virtual and in-person visit opportunities are available at gvsu.edu/visit.