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      Academic Excellence

      300+ Areas of Study A Well-Rounded Education Passionate Faculty Our Honor's Advantage Support Beyond the Classroom The Connected Courses Program The Combined Degree Program

      Beyond Expectations

      Real-World Experience Real Research: Real Impact Study Abroad Sustainability State-Of-The-Art Facilities

      Campus Life

      Living On Campus An Inclusive Community 400+ Student Organizations DII Athletics Dominance Laker Marching Band

      "My Laker Effect" Stories

      Student Spotlight: Ayah Ayesh Alumni Spotlight: Joe Gibson Faculty Spotlight: Alli Metz Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Patterson

      Virtual Tour

      Main Campus Pew Grand Rapids Health Campus
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      Living On Campus

      Students that live on campus at Grand Valley get better grades and are more likely to graduate than those who don’t, which is one of the many reasons why first-year students are required to do so. We make living on campus easy with a variety of housing options that grow with you throughout your college career.

      With some of the newest living centers in the state in both Allendale and downtown Grand Rapids, there is no better way to experience the Laker Effect than by living on campus.

      • Convenient access to classes, on-campus employment, the recreation center, and academic and support resources.
      • A variety of healthy and delicious dining options, including the all-you-care-to-eat Fresh Food Co.
      • Living-learning communities focused on a specific theme, major, or area of interest meant to provide a rich living-learning experience that extends outside of the classroom.
      [music playing] The thing that I like most about Grand Valley housing is how inclusive it is. Something that's really cool is the sense of community you feel living on campus. And it's just nice to have that experience of learning about different people and their different kind of culture. So Grand Valley housing has a lot of different options. They have traditional style, suite style, apartment style, cluster style, and on-campus apartments. Living on campus is also really exciting and fun because you're right next to the dining halls. It's nice about campus dining because they're so like, helpful and willing to listen to their students and what they want. And they have so many options already. The on-campus resources are extensive. They are well planned out, and they are 100% for students. The biggest thing about getting involved in Grand Valley housing is the sense of community that I don't think you get anywhere else. It's a great way to meet people and connect, and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

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      Living On Campus
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