Important Dates for New Students
|
Item |
Date |
Location |
|---|---|---|
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GVSU Housing Application |
As soon as possible |
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Request for Expedited Visa Appointment Letter |
TBD |
TBD |
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Earliest Entry to USA (30 days prior to program start) |
July 24, 2026 |
All USA Ports of Entry |
|
Payment Deadline |
August 21, 2026 5 PM |
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Deadline to request Airport Transport/Move-In |
TBD |
GVSU Housing / Off-Campus |
|
Designated International Student GVSU Housing Move-in |
August 21-23, 2026 11am-6pm |
iHouse |
|
PEEPS Welcome Dinner & Movie Night |
TBD |
TBD |
|
New International Student Welcome Dinner |
August 23, 2026 |
Lake Ontario Hall |
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International Student Orientation *Required* |
August 24, 25, & 26, 2026 |
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First Day of Classes |
August 31, 2026 |
All Campuses - Academic Calendar |
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Registration Deadline |
September 4, 2026 |
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Latest Date new iStudents can join in-person for Fall 2026 |
September 4, 2026 |
All Campuses |
|
Make-up Orientation |
September 4, 2026 |
TBD |
|
SSN Processing On-Campus |
September 17 & 24, 2026 |
TBD |