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As we head into spring, GVSU continues to support our students with resources that will help them finish the semester strong. From tutoring, to ways to get involved, to celebrating our graduating Lakers' futures and careers, GVSU faculty and staff are honored to help guide students through the last several weeks of the academic year. Keep scrolling to see what's happening on campus!

The Tutoring and Reading Center offers one-on-one appointment tutoring and drop-in tutoring on a wide array of subjects to help students finish the semester strong.

GVSU's student organization hub is now available as an app! Now they can view the list of registered student orgs (there are over 400!) and check-in for campus events right from their phone. Let your Laker know to search for Suitable on the App Store, where they can log in with their GVSU credentials and find ways to get involved on campus!

Join our Winter 2025 graduates to celebrate their accomplishments during Commencement 2025!

The deadline for students to RSVP to their ceremony is March 30. Please remind them to check their inbox for this important invitation!

Graduates are encouraged to check out the "What to Expect" webpage for all the details they'll need to know for the big day!

Guests and supporters are invited to learn about the ceremony, parking, mementos, and more on the Commencement website.

Career

Course registration for the 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner! GVSU offers a wide range of classes that might just spark your student's interest to explore a new career path. Encourage your student to prepare for registration by using the Career Center’s Self-Guided Career Exploration Site to take online assessments, find career matches, and learn which courses will help them take the next step in their professional journey.

Financial

Now is the time for your student to complete the Spring/Summer Application to be considered for financial aid for the summer. Once they complete this application, we will use the information from the 2024-2025 FAFSA to determine their financial aid eligibility for summer classes.

If you wish to use a Parent PLUS loan to help cover your student's costs for spring/summer classes, you will need to complete a new Parent PLUS loan application for the May 2025 - August 2025 aid period (even if you borrowed a Parent PLUS loan already for the 2024-2025 academic year). Spring/summer is a new aid period that requires a new application and credit check. You can apply online today.

If you haven't filed the 2025-2026 FAFSA yet, be sure to complete it online as soon as possible to maximize the amount of financial aid your student receives. Some scholarships are still available. Encourage your student to apply for additional funding opportunities through our myScholarship portal.

Wellness

If your student is in need of a summer job, applications to become a Laker Food Co. team member are open for summer and fall! Let them know they can lock down a campus job now on Workday.

As the semester wraps up, remind your Laker that their Dining Dollars will expire on April 25! If they have extra and want to get their bang for their buck, they can shop till they drop and spend them all before they expire. Students can check their balance online.

Other Important Dates, Events, and Resources

GVSU’s annual Day of Giving is coming up! This day is a chance to fuel student success, spark innovation, and make a lasting impact. Whether it’s $5, $50, or $500, every dollar supports students, including yours. Donors who make a gift of $30 or more can receive a pair of exclusive GVSU socks! Don’t miss out on this chance to support your student and their success. 

You and your Laker are invited to celebrate 10 years of the GVSU Laker Store and Starbucks in the Marketplace! Join us for a week of special promotions, including select $10 tees and 10% off GVSU gifts (exclusions apply) from March 24-29.

The main event will feature snacks and refreshments donated by Laker Food Co. Plus, Starbucks will be joining the celebration with product sampling, games, prizes, giveaways, and music — and don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with Louie the Laker from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.!

Join the Center for Health and Well-being in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Help them raise funds for survivors during their 1 in 5K run, walk, or stroll. Adult participation fee is $25, and youth under 16 are free. Let survivors know that they are heard!

Exams: April 19-26

Commencement: April 25 and 26

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A gift of any size to the Laker Family Fund goes directly to supporting students and ensures students have access to programs and academic resources that help them succeed at Grand Valley.