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  1. Housing Styles Walking Tour

    Explore the housing options available for your first year and beyond.

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    1. North Campus Neighborhood

      Your first year on campus is most likely going to be spent in a living center in the north neighborhood of the Allendale campus. It’s the perfect place to start your Grand Valley career and puts you close to classrooms and labs, our state-of-the-art library, the rec center, dining options, advising, and other support services. You’ll build friendships and a sense of community while being close to all the things that make college life so memorable and rewarding like sporting events, intramurals, student life events, and performing arts events.

    2. Traditional-style Housing

      The theme of traditional-style living is "community", because a major part of the college experience is meeting people that will care about and support you beyond graduation.

      Traditional-style living centers provide a community-driven experience, and a walk down the hallway of any of our traditional living centers will tell that story. It’s common to see room doors propped open, hear music playing, and students hanging out or studying in the lounges. Although traditional-style buildings have community bathrooms, we offer private shower rooms that have a toilet, shower, and sink. Here are our traditional-style living centers.

    3. Cluster-Style Housing

      While cluster-style living is similar to traditional-style, it is definitely a unique experience.

      Similar to traditional-style, cluster fosters a welcoming and vibrant Laker community. It’s common to see room doors propped open, hear music playing, people talking across the hall, and hanging out or studying in the lounges.

      Holton-Hooker is one of Grand Valley's newest additions, and is currently the only cluster-style option on campus. Like traditional living, it has community-style bathrooms but offers lockers, private shower rooms, and fewer students per bathroom. 

      A section of cluster-style rooms are reserved for first-year Honors College students, due to Holton-Hooker's centralized campus location.

    4. Suite-Style Housing

      If you like the idea of living with three roommates but want a little more privacy, suite-style living is a fantastic compromise. 

      Suite-style living consist of two students per fully-furnished room, and four students per suite with a shared bathroom. Think of it as a smaller community baked in to the larger one!

      A meal plan is included with this style and each room has its own sink. You can learn about each suite-style building below:

       

    5. One-Bedroom Apartment-Style Housing

      Campus visitors are often pleasantly surprised we offer an on-campus apartment option for first-year students.

      One-bedroom apartment-style units are a perfect choice for students who want the traditional college experience, but the vibe of a modern apartment with their own kitchen.

      While residents still share their bedroom/living space, they get more privacy than our cluster- or traditional-style. This option still encourages a strong community with its social lounges and study spaces. The following buildings are one-bedroom apartments:

    6. Two-Bedroom Apartment-Style Housing

      You don't have to wait until your sophomore year to experience apartment living.

      Our two-bedroom apartments are a great choice for students who who want to be a part of the campus community, but also seek the added privacy and independence of an apartment with a kitchen, bathroom, and their own bedroom.

      Classrooms, dining locations, and a wealth of campus resources are located nearby, making this a popular option for GVSU students. Learn more about our two-bedroom apartment-style buildings below:

       

    7. South Neighborhood

      Students that wish to live on campus beyond their first year, may choose to live in on-campus apartments or townhouses in the south neighborhood of the Allendale campus. South neighborhood students have all the advantages of being near labs, classes, and other resources, but they get the added sense of independence that comes with apartment-style living.

    8. On-Campus Apartments

      Did you know you can live on campus after your first year? Our South Neighborhood apartments provide the perfect community for sophomores and transfer students.

      You get get more privacy and space, while still being close to classes and campus resources. You also get a private bathroom and additional living room, all while still enjoying a welcoming and vibrant on-campus community.

      First-year residents are also eligible to choose on-campus apartments if they are an Honors student or a member of a living/learning community.

    9. On-Campus Apartments (Townhomes)

      If you are going into your second year at Grand Valley and like the idea of sharing a townhouse with a friend or two, you might want to check out Laker Village.

      Laker Village Apartments are townhome-style units available for returning students, transfer students, graduate students, and first-year students participating in the International House living/learning community.

      Students love the off-campus feel of Laker Village combined with the convenience of on-campus resources.

    10. South Apartments

      South Apartments are the perfect choice for students who want the vibe of a modern apartment with on-campus convenience.

      South apartments are examples of on-campus apartments with the privacy and space of apartment living, while still being close and convenient to classes, dining, and student resources. Residents enjoy modern architecture, a private bathroom, and additional living room, all while thriving in a welcoming social community.

      This style is primarily for returning residents, transfer students, and graduate students, but first-year students in the Women in Science or Engineering (WISE) learning community are also eligible.

    11. Grand Valley Apartments (GVA)

      Grand Valley Apartments (GVA) are on-campus apartments for returning residents, transfer students, and graduate students.

      Residents enjoy their own bedroom and additional living room, all while still being able to get involved in an intimate community of around 40 students. Nearby outside, there is a volleyball and basketball court, and a large courtyard where you will typically see students lounging or competing.

      GVA's parking lot is also right outside your front door. This is one of Grand Valley's most affordable upperclassmen housing options and was recently renovated. GVA buildings include:

      • Oakland
      • Tuscola
      • Wexford
      • Benzie
      • Keweenaw
      • Mackinac