Group visits are available for schools, community-based organizations, and college access programs interested in introducing students to Grand Valley State University, the admissions process, and campus life.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Group visits are not paid for by the university
• Visiting schools and organizations are responsible for transportation and related visit costs
• Dining is not paid for by the university as part of the visit experience
• Some campus services may be limited during the spring and summer months or during university breaks

Who Group Visits Are For
Group visits are designed for groups of 15 to 60 visitors. Each group visit should include appropriate adult supervision, with at least 1 chaperone for every 10 students.

What to Expect
Group visits typically include a group presentation followed by a campus tour. Visits generally last approximately 2 hours.

Availability
In person group visits are offered Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and are scheduled based on availability. Every effort is made to accommodate preferred dates and times, but office hours, staffing, and campus events may affect scheduling. Group visits are not available on weekends, university breaks, or holidays. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance to allow time for review and coordination. Submitting a request does not automatically confirm a visit.

Group Visit Request Deadlines

• For Fall semester visits (in September - November), submit requests by October 1.
• For Winter semester visits (in January - April), submit requests by February 1.
• For Summer semester visits (in May - August), submit requests by July 1.
• Groups may visit during Laker Open Houses only if their participation is limited to Laker Open House activities.

Before You Request a Visit
Please be prepared to provide:

• an estimate of the number of students attending,
• the number of chaperones attending with your group,
• your preferred visit date and time,
• any accessibility or accommodation needs,
• any transportation or arrival planning details that may affect your visit.

How to Request a Visit
Complete the following form including all required fields. Please note, submitting a request does not automatically confirm a visit. An Admissions staff member will review the request and follow up with confirmation details if space is available. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for a response. 

Accessibility and Accommodations
If anyone in your group requires an accommodation, please indicate those needs on the request form. 

Other Ways to Visit
If a formal group visit is not available, students and guests are encouraged to explore other opportunities to experience Grand Valley, including individual visits, Laker Open Houses, and other available campus visit options. Visit gvsu.edu/visit for all campus visit options.

Questions
For questions about group visits, please contact admissions@gvsu.edu.