Grand Valley State UniversityMove-In Guide
Allendale, Michigan
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1960🔗 www.gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University is a public university in Allendale, Michigan, with a second campus in downtown Grand Rapids. Housing assigns each hall one of three move-in days in late August 2026, and check-in is at the North or South neighborhood desks.
Enrollment
22,035
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,440
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 26-28, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in runs Wednesday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 28, and the day depends on your living center. Arrive on your assigned day. Bring your GVSU Student ID, complete the Room Condition Report within 24 hours, and attend your floor or community meeting. No moving trucks or PODs.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- North Neighborhood check-in is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lot C, then 4 to 8 p.m. at the Holton-Hooker front desk. South Neighborhood check-in is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at building entrances, then 4 to 8 p.m. at the South Campus Residential Desk.
- Check-in location
- North Neighborhood residents check in at Lot C or the Holton-Hooker front desk; South Neighborhood residents check in at their building entrance or the South Campus Residential Desk.
- Parking
- Limit of two vehicles per resident. Moving trucks and PODs are not allowed.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (8)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Copeland Living Center
Traditional · Coed
DeVos Living Center
Suite-style · Coed
Holton-Hooker Learning and Living Center
Cluster-style · Coed
Kirkpatrick Living Center
Suite-style · Coed
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Kistler Living Center
Traditional · Coed
Pickard Living Center
Suite-style · Coed
Robinson Living Center
Traditional · Coed
Swanson Living Center
Suite-style · Coed
Apartments (3)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Hoobler Living Center
Apartments · Coed
Johnson Living Center
Apartments · Coed
North C Living Center
Apartments · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$10,850
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.