Grand Valley Students Move In | Grand Rapids News

Thousands of Grand Valley State students flooded dorms this past Wednesday, kicking off Welcome Week and the 2026-2027 academic year with a whirlwind of excitement, chaos, and campus pride. Volunteers helped families unload everything from bedding to decorations — even pausing briefly for weather — as newbies met roommates and settled into their new lives. The university’s fresh “Valley Campus” and “City Campus” branding highlights its dual identities, while a big Friday “Laker Kickoff” promises fireworks, drones, and a class photo on the football field. With last year’s enrollment hitting over 22,000, the stage is set for another dynamic semester of growth and discovery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1c46e5f238afc50