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Public Research University in Allendale, MI. Operating on a semester system.
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22K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
46
Housing Buildings
Life in Allendale for Grand Valley State University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Allendale.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
93
Student Population
14,000
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
60
Public Transit
The Rapid
Nearest Airports
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
75 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Fresh Food Co.
open
Allendale Campus
All-you-care-to-eat dining
The Dish
open
Pew Campus
All-you-care-to-eat dining
Anchor Market
open
Allendale Campus
Fusion
open
Kirkhof Center
Student Facilities
Recreation Center
06:00-00:00 • Raleigh J. Finkelstein Athletic Village, Allendale Campus
Services: fitness, weight room, group exercise
Russel H. Kirkhof Center
08:00-00:00 • Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
Services: student activities, dining, study spaces
Parking and Transit
Student Commuter Lots (marked with red S)
surface • limited
Permits $240 per semester. Valid on Allendale/Valley, Grand Rapids, Health Campuses. Required Mon-Thu 3am-6:30pm, Fri 3am-5pm; 24/7 in residential/visitor areas.
Pew Resident Lots (marked with brown P)
surface • limited
Permits $210 per semester on Pew/City Campus. Also valid in Student Commuter areas.
Pay-to-Park Areas
surface • available
Near academic buildings, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm year-round.
Park & Ride (Meijer on Wilson, Walker Fire Station)
surface • available
Free parking, no permit needed. Ride Laker Line to campus with GVSU ID. No long-term parking; near Standale, Walker.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Grand Valley State University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 37 known dorm and housing options.
Copeland
Room types: shared bedroom
Copeland Living Center
Grand Valley Apartments (GVA)
Holton-Hooker Learning and Living Center
Room types: shared bedroom space
Holton-Hooker Living Center
Room types: cluster double, cluster triple
Hoobler Hall
Kirkpatrick Living Center
Room types: suite-style
Kistler
Room types: shared bedroom
Kistler Living Center
Laker Village
Room types: one-bedroom (1 student), two-bedroom (2 or 4 students), four-bedroom (4 students)
Murray
Room types: two-bedroom (2 or 4 students), four-bedroom (4 students)
Murray Living Center
Room types: four-bedroom (four students), two-bedroom (two or four students)
Niemeyer East
Room types: one-bedroom (1 student), two-bedroom (2 students), four-bedroom (4 students)
Niemeyer East & West Apartments
Room types: 2-Bedroom/2-Person Apartment, 4-Bedroom/4-Person Apartment, Efficiency Apartment
Niemeyer East Living Center
Room types: one-bedroom (one student per room), two-bedroom (two students per room), four-bedroom (four students per room)
Niemeyer East and West
Room types: one-bedroom (1 student), two-bedroom (2 students), four-bedroom (4 students)
Niemeyer West
Room types: one-bedroom (1 student), two-bedroom (2 students), four-bedroom (4 students)
Niemeyer West Living Center
Room types: one-bedroom (one student per room), two-bedroom (two students per room), four-bedroom (four students per room)
Ott Living Center
Pickard
Richard M. DeVos Center
Robinson
Room types: shared bedroom
Robinson Living Center
Room types: traditional double, traditional single, traditional quad
Secchia Hall
Room types: one-bedroom (one-person), two-bedroom (two-person), three-bedroom (three-person), four-bedroom (four-person)
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@gvsu.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Winter Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 2, 2026
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