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Commencement

GVSU in photos, April 2023: A focus on Commencement and our Laker graduates

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

May 2, 2023


GVSU Winter Class of 2023 honored during Commencement ceremonies at Van Andel Arena

The 3,043 graduates of the Winter Class of 2023 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on April 28 and 29.

Apr 29, 2023


'Mom, we're graduating together!' Mother and daughter relish earning degrees at same time

Eva VanWyck and Corinn VanWyck will be able to watch each other cross the Commencement stage.

Apr 26, 2023




GVSU Winter Class of 2022 recognized at Commencement ceremonies held at Van Andel Arena

Grand Valley's academic leaders congratulated the nearly 3,150 Winter semester graduates who walked in the Commencement ceremonies on April 29-30.

Apr 30, 2022


Past, present & future: Winter '22 graduates reflect on their personal journeys

Two upcoming graduates reflect on how their personal journeys got them to where they are now, and what lies ahead during this exciting time in their lives.

Apr 26, 2022


Winter 2022 Commencement ceremonies to be held at Van Andel Arena

Grand Valley's Winter 2022 graduates are invited to attend in-person Commencement ceremonies at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Dates and times are determined by students' specific colleges.

Feb 18, 2022


GVSU Fall Class of 2021 recognized at in-person Commencement ceremonies

Grand Valley's academic leaders congratulated the nearly 1,400 Fall semester graduates who walked in the Commencement ceremonies on December 10-11.

Dec 11, 2021


GVSU to celebrate December Class of 2021 with in-person Commencement

Julian Sanders is one of 1,400 students expected to graduate during the Friday and Saturday Commencement ceremonies.

Dec 7, 2021