Grand Valley
State University
2006-2007
Student-Athlete Handbook
Playbook for Academic Success
Grand Valley State University
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
2006-2007 Student-Athlete Handbook
Letter from the Director of Athletics
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Philosophy Statement/Handbook Purposes/Code of Ethics
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Non-Discriminatory Policy
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Mandatory Athletic Department Events
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NCAA and GVSU Drug Testing
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Athletic Department Directory and Coaching Staff
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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
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Conduct/Hazing Statements
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Online Social Networking Sites
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L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center
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Student-Athlete Support Program
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L.A.K.E.R. Academics/Grade Checks
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Tutoring Program
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Academic Success/Study Table
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L.A.K.E.R. Life Skills Program
18-19
L.A.K.E.R. Staff
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Transferable Skills
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GVSU Academic Information
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Athletic Eligibility
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Academic Requirements
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Calculating your GPA
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Media Relations
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Varsity Letter Winners
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Financial Aid
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GVSU Degree Completion Scholarship
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GVSU Fight Song
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Campus Resources
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Academic Calendar
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Important Forms
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Dear GVSU Student-Athletes:
We are proud to have you as a member of the Grand Valley State University Athletic Program.
As the athletic director at GVSU, I feel a great sense of responsibility to provide you with the
best environment we possibly can so that you can reach your full potential as a student and an
athlete. We will work hard and do our very best to help you achieve success.
The philosophy of the Intercollegiate Athletic Department at GVSU is that all success begins
with student-athletes. First of all, it means recruiting the best student-athletes possible, and
second, once you are here, providing you with best environment possible for you/us to achieve
success. In athletics there are certain fundamentals to master to be successful. In the Grand
Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Department, we believe there are three fundamentals. They are:
1. CREATE a positive learning environment. The primary reason you are here is to get
a college education. On rare occasions, we will have an athlete go on to
professional athletics. We are very proud of those who do, but almost all of you will
not. SO, GET YOUR DEGREE. A Grand Valley degree will be a treasured
accomplishment and will vault you into the “real world.”
In addition, you will receive a great education in your sport. You will experience ups
and downs, success and failure, great times and adversity. This will possibly be the
best preparation you will get for adult life and its many responsibilities.
2. CHALLENGE our teams to competitive greatness. We call what we do
intercollegiate competition, because that’s what we do – compete versus another
school to see who gets the most points, the fastest times, the longest jumps, the
lowest scores, etc. With that in mind, we will strive to be the best in our conference
and in national competition in Division II.
We will also strive for competitive greatness within the budget we have available to
us. Operating an intercollegiate athletic program is very expensive and we have a
finite amount of money to work with. We will control our expense and work hard to
generate revenue so that we many have the resources needed to achieve success.
3. COMMIT the energy necessary for success. Nothing good comes easy. It will take
hard work and commitment from everyone: administrators, support staff, coaches,
and most importantly you, the student-athlete.
Please review all of the items in this handbook. Take advantage of the support systems Grand
Valley provides. Ask questions if you do not understand something. Work hard, be positive,
and do the best you can. I am confident you will have a great experience with GVSU
Athletics – GO LAKERS!
Sincerely,
Tim W. Selgo
Athletic Director
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PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) believes in the value of intercollegiate athletics
and in the ideals of sportsmanship that are the foundation of amateur sports programs.
The University is committed to sponsoring and promoting a gender equitable sports
program where the physical, emotional and social well-being of the student-athlete is of
primary concern.
The GVSU intercollegiate athletic experience helps prepare the student-athlete for
lifelong accomplishment. GVSU seeks out the best student-athletes and provides them
with an environment conducive to academic and athletic success through a dual focus
on academic achievement and the pursuit of competitive excellence. The intercollegiate
athletic program consistently reflects the high standards of honor, ethical behavior, and
dignity, which characterize Grand Valley State University, its conference affiliation and
the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
HANDBOOK PURPOSE
This handbook is designed to provide varsity student-athletes with information
concerning policies of Grand Valley State University and the Grand Valley State
University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The handbook is not intended as a
substitute for other important University publications such as the University Student
Code Handbook. This handbook is a supplement to other sources of information and
should be regarded and used in such a manner. If you cannot find the answers to your
questions in this book or any other University publication, ask your academic advisor,
your resident advisor or your coach. A wide variety of services are available to you at
Grand Valley, and you are encouraged to take advantage of them.
CODE OF ETHICS
Grand Valley State University’s Athletic Department requires its staff to conduct
themselves in a manner, which creates a positive image of the people, values and
traditions associated with the University, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (GLIAC) and the NCAA. As a student-athlete, you are expected to uphold
the same standards of conduct that have been adopted by the Athletic Department and
the University.
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NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
It is a policy of GVSU to provide equal opportunity for men and women who participate
in athletics. GVSU reaffirms its commitment to comply with applicable federal laws as
they relate to athletic programs, including Title IX.
GVSU is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action and nondiscrimination on the
basis of race, creed, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap,
disability, or other prohibited matters in all educational programs, activities and
conditions of employment.
MANDATORY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS
As a participant in GVSU Intercollegiate Athletics, all student-athletes are required to
attend the following events:
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Annual meeting with all athletic department staff and student-athletes. This meeting
will occur during the first week of classes.
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Team meetings with the Associate Athletic Director and Head Coach to review the
University, GLIAC and the NCAA rules and regulations. During this meeting all
student-athletes must sign the appropriate NCAA and University consent forms.
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NCAA drug awareness and drug testing policy and procedures meeting.
NCAA and GVSU DRUG TESTING
As a participant in a NCAA sponsored intercollegiate athletic sport, you will be required
to sign a NCAA Drug Testing Consent form at the start of the academic year. This form
is required of all student-athletes to ensure that they agree to drug testing in the event
their team should be selected for NCAA year round or Championship event drug testing.
The purpose of the drug testing is to serve as a deterrent to any student-athlete who
may be inclined to use drugs. Additionally, drug testing maintains the integrity and
character of the athletic program by identifying and eliminating the users. The drugs
that may be tested for include, but are not limited to, those drugs listed on the NCAA
Banned Drug list.
GVSU tests for drugs in all varsity sports. Several student-athletes are randomly
selected from each sport during the sport season and asked to provide a sample for
drug testing. Your coach will notify you if you are selected for drug testing.
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Intercollegiate Athletics: 331-8800
Administrative Staff
Director of Athletics
Tim Selgo
193 FH
331-2246
Administrative Assistant
Sandra Jennings
192 FH
331-2557
Athletics/Basketball Secretary
Janine Freeman
163 FH
331-2330
Athletics/Football Secretary
Joy Flanders
150 FH
331-3050
Lisa Sweany
187 FH
331-3233
Marketing
Doug Lipinski
188 FH
331-3264
Assistant
Tim Tiefenbach
173 FH
331-3741
Event and Game Management
Marc Scharphorn
58 FH
331-3011
Assistant
Kevin Faherty
58 FH
331-3200
Assistant
Al Owens
58 FH
331-3194
Sports Information
Tim Nott
164 FH
331-3275
Assistant
Adrienne Yoches
164 FH
331-3249
Director, Academic Advising
Damon Arnold
165 FH
331-3328
Fieldhouse Manager
Mike Stodola
215 RC
331-2686
Kate Harmon`
215 RC
331-8602
Head Athletic Trainer
Todd Jager
84 FH
331-3329
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Meghan Berry
82 FH
331-2859
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Adam Buchalski
83 FH
331-3140
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Kerri Jonas
66 FH
331-3133
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Brooke Mayville
66 FH
331-3133
2211 MAK
331-2308
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Senior Woman Administrator
Assistant Director of Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletics
Assistant Fieldhouse Manager
Athletic Training
Faculty Athletic Representative
Paul Leidig
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Baseball
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Steve Lyon
Jamie Detillion
092 FH
086 FH
331-3584
331-3732
Basketball (Men)
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Ric Wesley
Burt Paddock
Jeff Bauer
163 FH
163 FH
163 FH
331-3205
331-3630
331-2159
Basketball (Women)
Head Coach
Associate Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Dawn Plitzuweit
Mike Williams
Nikki Zundel
163 FH
163 FH
163 FH
331-3208
331-3526
331-2055
Football
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Chuck Martin
Steve Brockelbank
Todd Kolster
Matt Mitchell
William Pascol
Matt Pawlowski
Matt Yoches
151 FH
148 FH
147 FH
149 FH
150 FH
146 FH
150 FH
331-3583
331-3189
331-3170
331-3720
331-2596
331-2715
331-3050
Golf (Men)
Head Coach
Don Underwood
Meadows
895-1004
Golf (Women)
Head Coach
Lori Stinson
099 FH
331-3082
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Dave DiIanni
Erica Demers
098 FH
042 FH
331-3080
331-8742
Softball
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Doug Woods
Dana Callihan
094 FH
089 FH
331-3135
331-3541
Swimming (Men & Women)
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Dewey Newsome
Andy Boyce
093 FH
Pool
331-3394
331-2912
Tennis (Men & Women)
Head Coach
John Black
096 FH
331-3378
Track and Field / Cross Country (Men and Women)
Head Coach
Jerry Baltes
Assistant Coach
Lou Andreadis
Assistant Coach
Ray Williams
Assistant Coach
Corey Young
097 FH
091 FH
091 FH
042 FH
331-3360
331-3042
331-3731
331-3161
Volleyball
Head Coach
Associate Head Coach
Deanne Scanlon
Jason Johnson
088 FH
087 FH
331-3339
331-3045
Corey Young
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042 FH
331-3161
Soccer
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Other Athletic Department Numbers:
Athletic Training Room, Arena
Weight Room
331-3389
Athletic Training Room, FB Center 331-3476
Football Center
331-3518
Fax:
Athletic Office
331-3232
Ticket Staff
331-3200
Fax:
Sports Information
331-3838
Meadows Golf Course
895-1004
331-3374
Louie the Laker
331-8630
Athletes Who Care
331-3133
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The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is an organization comprised of
student-athletes from all varsity teams at GVSU. The goal of the committee is to
inform all student-athletes, through their team representatives, of what is going on
in the athletic department as well as campus-wide issues that directly affect the
student-athlete. The SAAC is made up of at least two representatives from each
team. The committee meets once a month to discuss relevant issues, plan
upcoming events, organize community projects, and to promote support amongst
teams. The SAAC has been responsible for originating programs such as Athletes
Who Care (AWC), ensuring that all varsity team members (since 1999) who letter
in their freshman year receive a varsity jacket and re-designing the fourth year
varsity letter blanket. The SAAC sends a representative to the GLIAC SAAC
meeting each semester to discuss ideas with other schools in the conference. Past
President, Erin Merz served on the NCAA National SAAC representing GVSU
and the GLIAC. If you are interested in becoming a member of the SAAC talk to
your head coach or one of the officers listed below:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
IAAB Rep.
GLIAC Rep.
Charles Smith
Casey Fechter
Stephanie Kandas
Andi Redmond
Dan Kimble
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Track & Field
Track & Field
Track & Field/Cross Country
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
When joining the Grand Valley State University Athletic Department, you are not
only representing your team, you are also representing the University. It is
important that your personal conduct demonstrates good moral and ethical
judgment. You are expected to behave both on and off the campus in a manner
which brings credit to GVSU and your team; this includes any activities conducted
online. Be aware of the image you are creating.
In addition to complying with all federal, state and local laws upon enrolling at
GVSU, you are also expected to abide by all University regulations. As a studentathlete, you are in no way exempt from penalty if you violate these regulations.
Students penalized for violating public laws are not exempt from further
prosecution by University authorities if their actions violate University rules.
When participating in intercollegiate athletics competition, you are expected to
demonstrate good sportsmanship. Your coach will instruct you in positive
techniques for communication with officials and opponents. You will be told how
to react to aggressive or unsportsmanlike actions of others.
The Athletic Department enforces its guidelines related to sportsmanlike conduct.
You must avoid actions which display unsportsmanlike behavior. Some of these
behaviors are as follows:
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Physical abuse of an official, coach, athlete, opponent or spectator;
Directing obscene or inappropriate language or gestures to officials, opponents,
team members or spectators; or
 Any action which violates generally recognized intercollegiate athletics
standards or the values and standards associated with Grand Valley State
University, or as determined by any individual head coach and approved by the
director of athletics.
The University prohibits any student, acting alone or with others, to conspire to
engage in hazing or to participate in hazing. Hazing is defined as any action taken
or situation created, whether on or off campus, for the purpose of initiation or
affiliation with any organization or team which jeopardizes the physical and/or
mental well being of an individual, or is presumably, an illegal activity. The
GVSU athletic department stands fully behind this statement and will NOT
tolerate any form of hazing amongst its teams. Violators will be disciplined with
suspension from contests, community service, removal from the team, and/or at the
discretion of the Athletics Director additional penalties.
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Grand Valley State University supports and encourages the individuals’ expression of first
amendment rights of free speech. This includes participating in online social networking sites
(i.e. Myspace.com, Facebook.com).
The University and Athletics Department does not place any restrictions on the use of these sites
by student-athletes. However, we do remind you that as a member of the GVSU Intercollegiate
Athletics Department, you are a representative of the University and always in the public eye.
Please keep the following points in mind as you participate on social networking web sites.
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Before participating in any online community, understand that anything posted online is
available to anyone on the planet. Any text or photo placed online is completely out of
your control the moment it is placed online – even if you limit access to your site.
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Do not post information, photos or other items online that could embarrass you, your
team or your University. This includes information, photos and items that may be posted
by others on your page.
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Be aware of who you add as a friend to your site – many people are looking to take
advantage of student-athletes, while others want to get close to student-athletes to give
them a sense of membership in the team.
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Exercise caution as to what information you post on your website about your
whereabouts or plans. You could be opening yourself up to predators such as stalkers,
rapists and thieves.
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You must abide by the GVSU Information Technology Department’s Polices on
Computing and Technology support:
http://www.gvsu.edu/it/index.cfm?id=7684339F-AE9F-F3BA-E42C844B547842B7
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GVSU, including coaches and administrators, has the right to monitor these web sties.
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Student-athletes could face discipline and even dismissal for violation of the standards or
philosophies of the University, the Athletics Department and/or the NCAA.
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Introduction to the L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center
The lives of intercollegiate student-athletes are often “pushed to the limit” by the
numerous demands placed upon them (e.g., academic, athletic, economic, social, family, career,
and relationships). Dedicated to the Athletic Department’s mission of offering academic support
and advisement which supports and endorses the total development of the student-athlete, the
Center promotes academic excellence and assists in student-athletes’ development by providing
academic support and programming. The L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center strives to enhance
opportunities available to intercollegiate athletes so that their academic & athletic experience
becomes an integral and valuable component of their total educational experience at Grand
Valley State University.
Population served by the center:
The L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center provides Advising and academic support services to
500 student athletes who are participating in the 19 NCAA and GLIAC sanctioned sports at
Grand Valley State University. While the primary focus is on academic advising, the
L.A.K.E.R. Center also connects student athletes with all of the available resources at Grand
Valley.
L.A.K.E.R. center Principles and Framework- Development of Programs:
For the past 5 years the L.A.K.E.R, Academic Center has welcomed student-athletes to
Grand Valley State University. In achieving the mission, the L.A.K.E.R Academic Center
strives to empower the student athlete to:
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Explore options and identify resources to make informed decisions in an ever-changing
environment.
Identify personal strengths to achieve goals and fulfill potential.
Promote individual responsibility and encourage self-determination.
Participate fully in the life of both the collegiate community and the community at large.
Remove obstacles to exploration, leadership, self-expression, and creativity toward value
clarification, philosophical development, and personal growth.
Achieve a balanced sense of emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual well-being.
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There are a wide variety of student support services on campus. The following is not an allinclusive list, but one you can refer to in the event you have a problem.
Academic Resource Center – 200 STU
Phone: 331-3588
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 8am – 6pm
Friday 8am – 5pm
Advises students who have not declared majors, offers tutoring services, provides workshops to
assist students with study skills, services as a clearinghouse for students with learning
disabilities, houses the Writing Center where ENG 098 tutoring takes place. Also houses the
math lab, and reviews and approves the general education program for all undergraduates.
Career Planning and Counseling Center – 204 STU
Phone: 331-3226
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 8am – 6pm
Friday 8am – 5pm
Career counseling provides students with assistance in choosing a career. The office provides
individual counseling sessions where personal values, interests, abilities and goals are assessed
and then used as a basis for career exploration and decision making.
The Counseling Center staff provides students with counseling on personal issues, such as
relationships anxiety, depression, self-awareness, and substance abuse. In addition, personal
development seminars are offered each semester to help students make more effective decisions.
Seminars and groups cover such topics as stress management, assertiveness training, relationship
skills, and building self-confidence.
Career Services – 206 STU
Phone: 331-3311
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 8am – 6pm
Friday 8am – 5pm
The Career Services Office provides extensive services to students as they prepare for postgraduation employment. The staff assists students in preparing resumes and credentials and in
developing interviewing skills. The office also arranges employment interviews and notifies
students of positions in their field.
EXCEL –220 STU
Phone: 331-3780
Hours Open: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
The EXCEL Program provides individualized academic support services that lead to a more
successful college experience for the diverse Grand Valley State student community. In addition
to regular services provided by GVSU, the EXCEL Program provides its participants with the
following resources and services: study skills development, academic and career advising,
specialized tutoring, survival skills seminars, individualized academic plans, peer mentoring, and
counseling.
Educational Support Program (ESP) – 200 STU
Phone: 331-3401
Hours Open: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
The Educational Support Program (ESP) assists the first generation and/or financially in-need
student pursues a degree through an individualized approach to the variety of concerns that all
college students have. Such concerns include finding the time to study, better ways to take test,
or improvement in any of the areas known as study skills. Counselors are available for academic
advising, career selection, and any personal issue that may concern a student.
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Math and Science Student Support (MS3) – 377 Padnos hall
Phone: 331-3695
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 4pm; Sunday 2pm – 8pm
Math and Science Student Support (MS3) offers academic support and problem-solving
assistance for freshman and sophomores interested in the field of mathematics, science, and
health science. The Learning Center provides an area for both group and independent studying.
The goal of (MS3) is to assist students in the transition to upper-level science and mathematics.
Math Lab – 201 STU
Phone: 331-3451
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 9am – 9pm
Friday 9am –5pm
The Math Lab provides group tutoring to for students enrolled in Math 096, 097, 110,122, 123,
125, 201, and Statistics 215, as well as individual tutoring where applicable in other math
courses.
Office of Academic Support (OAS) – 200 STU
Phone: 331-2419
Hours Open: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Office of Academic Support (OAS) provides services and accommodations that enhance the
learning environment and assists students with disabilities. Grand Valley State University
students who qualify and have a documented disability may take advantage of a variety of
services that make possible the full participation of disabled students in GVSU educational
programs.
Office of Minority Affairs – 130 Commons
Phone: 331-2177
Hours Open: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
This office was established to serve as an umbrella structure for a variety of programs. The
programs are sponsored and co-sponsored by the Multicultural Center with various departments
on campus, student organizations and community. The purposes are: to promote the academic
and social enrichment of all students on campus; assist in planning educational, social and
recreational activities for students with an emphasis on cultural diversity; provide advising and
problem solving skills for students, faculty and staff. Also, the office assists in the development
of faculty and staff cultural and resource training.
Tutoring Center – 201 STU
Phone: 331-3451
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 8am – 9pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Provides individual or small group assistance for students needing additional academic support
in 100 and 200 level courses. There is no charge for these services.
Writing Center – 201 STU
Phone: 331-3451
Hours Open: Monday - Thursday 8am – 6pm
Friday 9am – 3pm
The Writing Center offers free peer consulting services in writing for students enrolled in
classes. The center provides weekly small group activities for English 098 students, assistance to
English 150 students in computerized classrooms, occasional workshops as requested by faculty,
and a walk-in center available for students with papers in all Grand Valley classes, particularly
Supplemental Writing Skills courses.
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Student-Athletes’ Unique Needs
The L.A.K.E.R academic staff realizes and recognizes the special demands and/or pressures that
student-athletes face. These may include but are not limited to free time, competitive pressures,
visibility, fear of injury, pressure to take performance enhancing drugs, social pressures, travel
schedules, the need to follow orders to achieve athletic excellence, and stress created by the
pressure to succeed academically and athletically.
L.A.K.E.R Academics
L.A.K.E.R. Academic Overview
The L.A.K.E.R Academic Center provides the student-athlete with the tools and skills necessary
to achieve academic success through utilization of diverse academic programming, including
academic counseling, tutoring, course selection and development of individual study plans.
The L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center is designed to enhance the experience of the student-athlete in
the University setting. The primary goals are to support the efforts of every student-athlete who
attend GVSU to earn a degree, to provide assistance for the student-athlete in the development of
values, emphasizing the qualities of leadership and to enhance the interpersonal relationships and
communication skills of the student-athlete. Additionally, the L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center is
committed to preserving the academic integrity of GVSU by insuring compliance with all rules
of the University and NCAA.
Monitoring Academics and Grade Checks
Student-athletes are accustomed to receiving performance-related feedback in their sport.
Similarly, information and feedback of an academic nature is used to provide encouragement and
assistance in a timely manner. Selected freshmen and upperclassmen are motivated throughout
the semester. Grade checks and attendance data are requested from faculty twice each semester.
Additionally, telephone calls are made to instructors for current information as needed and
student-athletes are asked to self-report academic progress to his or her respective academic
counselor.
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Tutoring Program
Tutorial services are available to all student-athletes upon request. These sessions
may be conducted in groups or individually. Graduate students and outstanding
upper division undergraduate students are recruited from all academic departments
and are selected on the basis of faculty recommendation and demonstrated
knowledge of subject area. Although special arrangements are sometimes made,
tutoring is usually conducted in 201 STU. The services provided by the tutorial
staff are an integral part of the total L.A.K.E.R. Academic program and are an
invaluable learning resource for busy student athletes.
Guidelines of Tutoring Center
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Attend your class regularly. Tutoring sessions supplement but do not replace class instruction.
Attend tutoring sessions as scheduled. If it is necessary to be absent, please contact your tutor or if that is not possible,
call the Tutoring Center Office at 616 331-3451 during office hours (Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm, Friday 8:00am5:00pm).
Be on time for your tutoring session. Call ahead if you will be delayed. If you miss your first appointment, you will be
dropped from the tutor’s schedule. A tutee is allowed 2 no-shows, after the second, the tutee will be dropped from the
schedule.
Be prepared for your tutorial session. Bring all necessary materials to your scheduled session. These may include: class
instructions, assignments, texts and anything else necessary for a successful session.
Complete your assignment, or as much as you are able, before your tutoring session.
On the Tutoring Session Form sign and identify permission to forward your participation to your Professor.
If you are requesting a mathematics tutor, please ask for a copy of the policy for obtaining a one-on-one.
Upon receipt of your application, you will be scheduled according to tutor availability, consistent with your dated request.
If a tutor is not available, every attempt will be made to recruit one. Talk with your professor for help with coursework, and
join or form a study group to help support your successful course completion.
APPLICATION FOR TUTORING
Name:_______________________________________ Date:____________________________
Student Number_____________________
Course Number:_____________________ Professor:__________________________________
Phone Number:______________________ Email:_____________________________________
Program Affiliation: ESP _____ EXCEL _____ OAS _____ RAI (Rise Above It) _____ SPORTS TEAM__________
Please circle all hours that you are available for tutoring.
Monday
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
Tuesday
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
Wednesday
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
Thursday
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
Friday
8-9
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Please read the guidelines at the top of this page, then sign and date the application. Your signature indicates acceptance of the
guidelines and willingness to meet the terms.
Signature_______________________________________________ Date:_____________________________________
First Tutor:_________________________________ First Appt Date:_____________________ Time:________________
LAKER CENTER ADVISOR_________________________________
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Tips for Student-Athlete Academic Success
Student-athletes are expected to attend class daily. Additionally, the following recommendations
are included to help facilitate your experience at Grand Valley State University:
1. Introduce yourself to your professors early in the semester and notify then as early as
possible about missing class due to team travel.
2. Sit in the front, ask questions, show respect, focus on the lecture, make eye contact with
professors, be an active participant in class. Know what kinds of questions to ask.
3. Know your professor’s office hours and office phone number and go see him or her often.
4. Be on time or early to every class.
5. Look neat.
6. Turn in all assignments on time and do all extra credit that is offered.
7. Review notes every night.
8. Provide class absences to professors prior to leaving on team trips.
9. Promptly make up all work missed due to travel or preferably turn work in prior to
departing on a trip.
10. Do your own work do not share your work with other.
Study Table
The L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center will work with coaches and conduct supervised evening study
tables, in which student athletes will complete classroom assignments, prepare for exams, and
meet with tutors as necessary. Student-athletes can also use this time to consult with the
L.A.K.E.R. Academic staff about concerns related to academic progress.
Athletic Guided Study program (AGS)
The Athletic Guided Study (AGS) program is designed to enhance the academic success of
student athletes at Grand Valley State University. The AGS team facilitators desire to support,
encourage, and mentor student athletes toward their academic/athletic and personal goals. The
AGS program is committed to providing the best support possible to student athletes in an effort
to enable them to achieve success at GVSU and benefit from their collegiate experience. The
Primary goal for the L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center is to retain and graduate our student-athletes.
If you have been academically deficient (CUM or semester GPA below a 2.0), your ability to
graduate from GVSU may be in jeopardy. Improving your academic performance can involve
many factors and in an effort to address those factors, student-athletes who have been
academically deficient will be required to follow the (AGS) Academic Improvement Plan. You
are ultimately responsible for your academic performance but the Academic Center can help
develop a plan and find the resources available to you so you can do your best.
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L.A.K.E.R Life Skill/Program
The L.A.K.E.R. Life Skills Program helps the student-athlete develop life skills needed for
success in future endeavors through comprehensive personal development, career development,
leadership and community service opportunities.
Components of the Life Skills L.A.K.E.R. Program:
Athletes Who Care
Athletes Who Care (AWC) is a tutoring program mentored by student-athletes at Grand Valley
State University. Student-athletes travel to Grand Valley State sponsored charter schools in the
Grand Rapids area and spend one hour per week mentoring elementary aged children. Studentathletes are reimbursed for their mileage to and from tutoring and also receive $5 for lunch for
their trip. This program provides our student-athletes with an excellent way to give back to the
community.
AWC also provides opportunities for charter school students to take trips to Grand Valley
sporting events, such as football and basketball games. This allows them the chance to visit a
college campus and interact with student-athletes.
Also included in the Athletes Who Care budget is camp scholarship money, which allows each
charter school the opportunity to send a selected group of their students to various sports camps
at Grand Valley
Athletes for Internship and Mentoring (AIM)
Athletes for Internship and Mentoring (AIM) is devoted to encouraging student athletes to
develop and pursue career and life goals. In Collaboration with Aerotek and other participating
companies, this program will help student athletes begin planning for their professional future
from their first year of school to graduation. By their junior and/or senior year, student athletes
can gain experience through job shadowing, internships, and even employment opportunities. By
collaborating with Career Services and Career Counseling, this program provides services,
support, and programming to equip student athletes with the knowledge and skills to advance in
their professional careers.
The Aim Program seeks to help student-athletes as they pursue their educational, athletic and
career goals. Beginning in their first semesters at GVSU, we encourage all our student-athletes to
start thinking about and preparing for life after graduation. The AIM program provides support
that prepares student-athletes for their future careers by:
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Encouraging student-athletes to develop and pursue career goals
Providing a successful network of employers and mentors who aid student-athletes with
job placement, internships, and post-graduate employment
Creating a book of student-athlete resumes to distribute to members of our Aim program
promoting the unique abilities of our student-athletes and encouraging businesses and
alumni to hire graduating student-athletes.
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Offering specially designed seminars with career consultants who discuss issues such as
networking, identifying career opportunities, financial planning and interviewing skills
Helping the student-athletes in developing identities for themselves beyond that of the
collegiate athlete.
Services that student athletes can take advantage of:
Career Planning
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Resume assistance
Interviewing skills
Job search strategies
Networking
Job shadowing
The Staff
Dr. Damon Arnold
Director Academic Services for Laker Athletics: 331-3328
Alicia D. Adele
Graduate Assistant: 331-3204
Erin Bremer
Coordinator Athletes Who Care, Academic Counselor: 331-3374
Jason Prowant
Intern, Academic Counselor
Erin Thomas
Intern, Aim Program
Randy Mack
Intern, Academic Counselor
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TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
These are some attributes you posses having participated in collegiate athletics. These are skills
you can highlight as being able to transfer from your role as a student-athlete to whatever job
you are seeking. These can be noted on your resume or mentioned during your interview.
Able to hand multiple tasks
Simultaneously
Understand accountability
Can make decisions under pressure
Seek and love a challenge
Understand importance of time
Management
Always prepared
Constructive criticism viewed as a growth
Opportunity
Has overcome adversity
Strong work ethic
Can execute a game plan
Always striving to improve
Understand value of teamwork
Coachable and willing to learn
Result-oriented
Focused
Competitive nature
Aggressive
Handles pressure well
High energy level
Goal oriented
Disciplined
Strong character
Self-motivated
Confident
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Grading System
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
Quality Point
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
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Grade
CR
NC
I
W
AU
X
NR
Significance
Credit
No Credit
Incomplete
Withdrawal
Audit
Deferred
No Report
Unit of Credit: The unit of credit is the semester hour. The number of credit hours generally
indicates the number of periods a class meets each week.
Credit / No Credit: Undergraduate students may elect certain undergraduate course work on a
credit / no credit status. A maximum of 10 semester hours of MAJOR, MINOR or COGNATE
course work may be taken as credit / no credit with the consent of one’s major department. A
maximum of 25% of a student’s total hours of coursework at GVSU may be taken as credit / no
credit and used to fulfill graduation requirements. In order to receive credit one must receive a C
or above in the course.
Repeating a Course: When one chooses to repeat a class, the most recently reported grade will
be used to determine one’s grade point average. Grades of “I”, “W”, “AU” or “NC” do not
replace an earlier grade. Students MUST notify the registrar of their intentions to repeat a
course. The appropriate paperwork must be filed with the registrar’s office. In addition, you
only receive credit once for a class, thus if you repeat a passed class, there is a possibility that
you may be short credits for normal progress. Check with your academic advisor, coach or the
assistant athletic director if you are unsure.
Withdrawing from a Class: A student may withdraw from a class and receive a “W” if the
proper paperwork is completed and submitted to the registrar’s office by the end of the eighth
week of classes. Remember a student-athlete MUST carry a minimum of 12 credit hours at all
times in order to be eligible.
Grade Reports-Midterms: Grades are reported by the registrar at the conclusion of the
semester. Midterm grades are reported for all freshmen and for any undergraduate student that is
not in good academic standing. Midterm reports will be mailed to the student’s local address
and are not recorded on the student’s official transcript.
Grade Reports-End of Term: Final grades are reported at the conclusion of each academic
term and become part of the official record of the student. Final grade reports are mailed to the
student’s permanent address within one week of the last day of the examination period unless
interrupted by university closure for holidays.
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In order to be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletic
competition, a student-athlete must meet academic eligibility
standards established by GVSU, the NCAA and the Great Lakes
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The Associate Director of Athletics
and the Registrar will certify eligibility of all student-athletes prior to
intercollegiate competition.
The following is a summary of the academic eligibility standards that one must
follow in order to be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics at GVSU.
The summary of academic eligibility standards follows the NCAA and GLIAC
regulations with GVSU requirements added where applicable. A student-athlete
shall not represent an institution in intercollegiate athletic competition unless the
student-athlete:
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Has been admitted in accordance with the regular published entrance
requirements for the institution. GVSU student applications are evaluated,
accepted and processed by the Admissions Office.
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Must be in good academic standing.
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Must be in a full-time program of studies. At GVSU a full-time program
requires a minimum of 12 credit hours. A student-athlete must maintain a
minimum of 12 credit hours for the entire semester of athletic participation. A
student-athlete who drops below 12 credit hours will be declared ineligible to
practice and/or compete.
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Must maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree
as determined by the NCAA and GVSU. The calculation of credit hours shall
be based upon hours earned or accepted for a degree credit in a specific
baccalaureate degree program.
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Must declare a major by the beginning of the individual’s fifth semester of full
time collegiate attendance.
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Must pass a minimum of 6 hours the semester prior to the season of
competition. In addition, first semester student-athletes (freshmen and
transfers) at GVSU must pass 12 hours in order to be eligible during the second
semester of attendance.
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In addition to all applicable NCAA eligibility rules, all student-athletes must meet the following
minimum academic standards as established by the GLIAC. The grade point average must be
achieved by the conclusion of the semester preceding the start of the athletic season. Individuals
who fail to meet these standards will be declared ineligible.
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At the completion of 24-semester hours: 1.800
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At the completion of 48-semester hours: 1.900
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At the completion of 72-semester hours: 2.000
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At the completion of 96-semester hours: 2.000
If a student-athlete is declared ineligible at the conclusion of the winter semester he or she may
use the spring or summer semester sessions to restore one’s eligibility. If the student meets the
criteria for eligibility at the conclusion of the spring or summer term, her or she will be reinstated
at the beginning of the fall term.
Individuals must remember that 75% of their total earned credit hours must be earned during the
fall or winter semesters. A maximum of 25% of one’s total earned credit hours each year may
be earned during the spring or summer term. All student-athletes must successfully complete a
minimum of 24 credit hours during the academic year preceding the start of their intercollegiate
season. All student-athletes must successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours the
semester prior to competition. In addition, first semester student-athletes (freshmen and
transfers) must successfully pass 12 credit hours in their first semester of full time attendance at
GVSU in order to be eligible in the second semester.
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Calculating your GPA is easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. Calculate the honor points for each class
(Credit hours X quality points assigned for the grade)
2. Total up the honor points for all your classes
3. Divide the total honor points by the total credit hours
(Do not include credit / no credit courses)
Grand Valley State University Quality Points Per Credit:
A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0
A- = 3.7 B- = 2.7 C- = 1.7
B+ = 3.3 C+ = 2.3 D+ =1.3
Class
Psychology
B-
Credit
Hours
4X
English
B
3X
3.0 =
9.0
Biology
A
4X
4.0 =
16.0
Statistics
C+
3X
2.3 =
6.9
Totals
Grade
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
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Quality
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2.7 =
Honor
Points
10.8
42.7
Divide your total honor points (42.7) by the total number of hours
attempted (14) to determine your grade point average (3.05).
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1. ALWAYS be polite to members of the media. It isn’t that difficult. Regardless
of how irrelevant the question is or despite the fact a reporter might not know
anything about you or your sport, BE NICE. Use the opportunity to educate the
interviewer about you and your sport. Members of the media remember those
athletes who are courteous and usually come back for more interviews.
2. DO NOT give yes or no answers. Most experienced members of the media
know better than to ask something that can be answered with a yes or a no,
however sometimes they forget. Elaborate on your answer.
3. DO NOT say things off-the-record to any reporter. There is no such thing as
off-the-record. Once you reveal something, there is a good chance it will be
used and your name will be quoted. If a reporter is pressuring you about a
subject, and you do not wish to discuss it, just say “I really don’t know” or “I
can’t talk about that.”
4. ALWAYS BE ON TIME for an interview. Members of the media take it
personally if you are not on time for an interview. Remember, they have
deadlines to meet.
5. BE HONEST. It is very important that you tell the truth to a reporter.
Members of the media do not like to be lied to and this may also ruin your
reputation as a student-athlete.
6. DO NOT talk negatively about game officials, opponents, coaches or
teammates. Give your teammate(s) credit when due.
7. NO SWEARING.
8. DRESS APPROPRIATELY. The media will understand the appearance after
a game, but if it is not a game day, wear something appropriate.
9. DO NOT give out your home or cell number or anyone else’s phone numbers.
10.DO NOT take direct requests to be interviewed from a member of the media
unless it is right after a game. If you are approached for an interview, please
direct the request to Tim Nott, Sports Information Director at 331-3275, or
Adrienne Yoches, Assistant Sports Information Director at 331-3249.
11.DO NOT say anything that can be used as bulletin board material in your
opponents’ locker room.
12. STAY CALM AND HAVE FUN.
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Varsity Letter
Winners
Grand Valley State University acknowledges the efforts of its varsity
award winners each year. Each sport has unique qualifications as to
what constitutes a Varsity award winner. Talk with your coaching staff
to find out what you need to do each season to qualify.
The following awards are given to each qualifier:
 A first year varsity letter winner receives a GVSU varsity letter
jacket.
 A second and third year varsity letter winner receives a GVSU
plaque with their name and the academic year engraved on it.
 A fourth year varsity letter winner receives a GVSU letter
blanket.
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All student-athletes who receive any amount of financial aid based on their athletic ability are
monitored by strict NCAA guidelines. These individuals must be aware and knowledgeable of
these rules. All student-athletes must be aware of the conditions under which aid is awarded,
renewed and increased/decreased.
A student-athlete will be declared ineligible for athletic competition by the NCAA if he/she
receives any financial assistance other than that which is administered by GVSU except where
the:
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Assistance is received from anyone upon whom the student-athlete is naturally or legally
dependent; or
Assistance is awarded solely on the basis of having no relationship to athletic ability.
Financial aid may be awarded for any semester during which a student-athlete is in regular
attendance as an undergraduate with eligibility remaining, provided the student is not under
contract or receiving compensation from a professional organization.
Institutional aid may not be increased/decreased or canceled during the period of its award on the
basis of a student-athlete’s athletic ability, one’s contribution to the team or any other athletic
related reason. In addition, institutional aid cannot be canceled or increased/decreased during the
period of its award because of an injury which prevents the individual from participating in
athletics.
Institutional aid may be canceled or decreased during the period of its award if the recipient
renders oneself ineligible for athletic competition. It may also be canceled or decreased if the
individual fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, tender or letter of intent.
Additionally, aid may be canceled or decreased during the period of its award if one engages in
serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary actions or if one voluntarily withdraws
from a sport.
All financial aid awards are awarded and renewed on a year-to-year basis. All student-athletes
who receive aid based on athletic aid must be notified on or before July 1 of their financial aid
status for the upcoming year. If a coach cancels or reduces one’s financial aid, a student-athlete
is entitled to a hearing. A request in writing must be submitted to the Director of Athletics
within 14 days of the letter. Upon receiving the written request for a hearing, the financial aid
hearing committee will convene, hear your case and render a decision.
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Degree-Completion Award program
is to provide financial assistance, to deserving student-athletes, towards completion of a first
baccalaureate degree. Candidates will be students who have exhausted their athletics eligibility.
The selection process for this award will be determined by a committee consisting of the
Athletics Director, Associate Athletics Director and Faculty Athletics Representative.
Recommendations from the Head Coach and Academic Advisor for Athletics will be taken in to
consideration.
Program Requirements
o Applicant must be a student-athlete who has exhausted eligibility at GVSU.
o Applicant shall not be participating in another intercollegiate sport during the period of
the award.
o Applicant must be within 30 semester hours of completion of his or her first
undergraduate degree at the completion of their athletic eligibility.
o Applicant must have at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average.
o Applications will be accepted at the end of each academic year, on April 15th.
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We want a Grand Valley Victory,
As the Lakers we have pride.
Our team will lead us on,
Blue and White we’re at your side.
We want a Grand Valley Victory,
As our foes will quickly see.
Raise! Your! Voices and cheer,
For a VIC-TO-RY– Fight, Fight, Fight
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Bus Service –Student Life Office - Kirkhof Center
Phone: 331-2345
Service Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 10pm
(Check schedule for exact times of service)
Transportation between the Grand Rapids campus and the Allendale campus is easy and
convenient with Grand Valley’s shuttle bus service Monday – Friday during the fall, winter, and
spring/summer semesters. It runs approximately once each hour during the morning and
afternoon, with some evening runs available.
Campus Ministries – Cook-DeWitt Center
Phone: 331-3111
Hours Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 10pm
The interdenominational campus Ministry Council offers a ministry to the university community
through worship services, Bible study groups, speakers, retreats, discussions, service
opportunities, and personal counseling. Weekly services include Sunday Morning Worship,
(Dialogue), at 10:30am and Catholic Mass at 4:30pm.
Dean of Students Office - 202 STU
Phone: 331-3585
Hours Open: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
The Dean’s Office serves as an information resource and problem-solving center for students and
faculty, for academic departments and student organizations and an advocate for student
concerns.
Financial Aid Office
Phone: 331-3234
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm;
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
The purpose of the Financial Aid Office is to assist all students in obtaining Financial Aid
including scholarships, grants, and loans. This includes counseling of students, prospective
students, and their families to help them navigate the process and overcome barriers.
Department of Public Safety- Central Utilities Building
Phone: 331-3255
Hours Open: 24 hours a day 7 days a week
The Department of Public Safety is responsible for enforcing state laws as well as all university
rules and regulations and for maintaining a safe and secure environment for the campus
community. Department personnel are trained in first aid and other emergency procedures.
They are deputized by the Ottawa County Sheriff and possess full arrest powers. The department
also maintains a Lost and Found Bureau, a Parking Violation Bureau, a weapons safekeeping
program, and approves drivers for operating state vehicles.
Health Services – 164 Fieldhouse
Phone: 331-3280
Hours Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Health Services provides primary health care for ill and injured students and limited ambulatory
medical services to members of the campus community. In addition, preventative medical
services are available, including immunization, contraceptive services, physical examinations,
and health care counseling. Reasonable fees for service are in effect and are payable within
thirty days.
** After hours service is available off campus at Campus Towne Professional Center, one and
half blocks west of campus.
Records/Registration Office – 150 STU
Phone: 331-3327
Hours Open: Monday – Thursday 8am – 6pm;
Friday 8am – 5pm
The purpose of the Records/Registration Office is to maintain student’s academic files by
providing forms to assist with grade, address, and name changes, transcript request, credit/no
credit request, loan deferment, graduation audit, major declaration and course registration.
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Fall 2006 Semester
Classes Begin
Labor Day Recess
Thanksgiving Day Recess
Classes End
Commencement
Exams
Semester Ends
August 28, 2006
September 3-5, 2006
November 22-26, 2006
December 9, 2006
December 9, 2006
December 11-16, 2006
December 16, 2006
Winter 2007 Semester
Classes Begin
Spring Break
Classes End
Exams
Semester Ends
Commencement
January 8, 2007
March 4-11, 2007
April 21, 2007
April 23-28, 2007
April 28, 2007
April 28, 2007
Spring / Summer 2007 Semester
Classes Begin (first six week & twelve week session)
Memorial Day Recess
Classes End (first six week session)
Exams (first six week session)
Classes Begin (second six week session)
Independence Day Recess
Classes End (second six week & twelve week session)
Exams (second six week & twelve week session)
Sessions End
May 7, 2007
May 28, 2007
June 18, 2007
June 19-20, 2007
June 25, 2007
July 4, 2007
August 3, 2007
August 6-7, 2007
August 7, 2007
Exam schedules vary.
Check your syllabi for the correct time and date.
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Convocation
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The following important forms can be found in the
Student Services Building, with the Athletic
Academic Advising Office, or on the Internet at
www.gvsulakers.com.
Major Declaration Form
Credit / No Credit Request Form
Transcript Request Form
Repeat Grade Form
Change of Address Form
Undergraduate Diploma Application Form
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Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Grand Valley State University
192 Fieldhouse
Allendale, MI 49401
616-331-8800 – main number
616-331-3232 - Fax
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