Grand Valley State University is a great place to learn and be. As a Laker, you're part of an awesome community with nearly 23,000 students who are all chasing similar dreams and goals. We've got the perks of a big university, like modern facilities and award-winning professors, but the personal attention and sense of community of smaller schools. Plus, our education is all about critical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding different cultures. You’ll graduate ready to start your career and succeed at whatever you aspire to do. We call it the Laker Effect and it's unique to GVSU.