New Student Orientation
Welcome to Grand Valley State University! Your next step in becoming a Laker is to schedule your Orientation session. This session will give you the opportunity to meet with an advisor and register for your classes. We look forward to seeing you!
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Freshman Orientation
Schedule Your Orientation Session
The orientation fee is $150. If you are having
difficulty paying the orientation fee, please contact the Admissions
and Recruitment Office at (616) 331-2025 or at [email protected].
For students attending summer Orientation sessions, review the information on the Prepare for Orientation page prior to your session.
PREPARE FOR YOUR SESSION
NEXT STEPS
Have you:
- Submitted your Housing contract and deposit (or exemption request)?
- Filed your FAFSA?
- Reviewed your Financial Aid award?
- Considered the First-Year Learning Community? (Available to students attending May or June orientation dates.)
- Taken a tour of the Allendale campus?
- Posted a photo in your favorite GVSU gear with the hashtag #GVSUBound on Instagram?
Review our Admitted Freshman Student Checklist for additional important next steps and deadlines.
COVID-19 Information
Beginning with the Fall 2023 semester, all incoming first-year and new undergraduate transfer students are encouraged to report their immunization status for vaccines that offer increased protection from vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks. The reporting form is easy to fill out if students have a copy of their immunization record. More information can be found on the GVSU Health Hub website.