August 18-25: Welcome Week

The week before classes begin kicks off the first week of Laker Welcome. Here, we welcome back returning Lakers and welcome in everyone who is new to the GVSU community! Countless events happen this week so we can get into the groove of the new academic year, and we've put a list of dates together so you can start marking your calendar now:

Experience GV (and make new friends!)
Laker Kickoff | Friday, August 23, 6-10 p.m.
Beach Clean-up | Saturday, August 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Movie on the Field | Saturday, August 24, 8-10 p.m.
Campus Life Night | Sunday, August 25, 6-8 p.m

Go Greek!
Greek Reconnect | Monday, August 19, 4-8 p.m. 
Fraternity & Sorority Life and HRL Block Parties | August 21-22
National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show | Saturday, August 24, 8-10 p.m.

Once classes start, the events don’t stop!

Laker Welcome keeps on going through mid-October. These events and activities help all Lakers feel welcome on campus as we embark on the start of another successful year!

Speed Friending | Monday, August 26, 6-7 p.m.
Labor Day Picnic | Monday, September 2, 3-6 p.m.
Silent Disco | Friday, September 6, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Family Weekend | September 21-21

And more to come!

Save the Date for Future Events

Teach-In | Thursday, Nov. 13-14 (submit a proposal by Sunday, October 13!) 
Homecoming | October 22-November 2
Winterfest | December 5-6

To stay up-to-date on all events next semester, check out the GVSU events calendar.