October 28 - November 3, 2024

The Homecoming tailgate and football game are on Saturday, November 2.

Events

Lakers on the Lakeshore Alumni Meet Up

October 29, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

First place winners of last year's lip sync battle posing as a group and smiling holding their first place certification.

Homecoming Spirit Week

October 31, 2024 All Day

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Celebrate being a Laker for a Lifetime!

Join thousands of GVSU alumni, faculty, staff, students, and fans for a week of activities and events to celebrate being a Laker for a Lifetime!

Homecoming offers something for Lakers of all ages. Events include an alumni-owned brewery ale trail, pep rally, student lip sync battle, Alumni Awards Celebration, Hall of Fame Dinner, reunion, campus tours, alumni tailgate and reunion row, GVSU Football vs. Wayne State, and more. Anchor up!

Alumni walk along a path on a campus tour led by a guide

Pop-up Events at Alumni Owned Businesses

Join fellow Lakers during Homecoming week for pop-up events at local alumni-owned businesses!

October 27: Laker Family Meet-up @ Farmhaus Farms
October 29: Lakers on the Lakeshore Alumni Meet-up @ Pigeon Hill
October 30: Laker Karaoke Night @ Broad Leaf - Kentwood
October 31: Laker Remote Work Day @ Good Judy's

Map showing locations of Ale Trail stops in Michigan

Alumni Owned Brewery Ale Trail

Follow our Ale Trail to explore alumni-owned breweries, distilleries, and more throughout Michigan. Enjoy specials or discounts at each stop during Homecoming week!

Explore the Ale Trail

Two Lakers cheer on the GVSU Football team wearing blue and white striped overalls

Spirit Week

Alumni, faculty, staff, and students, it's time to show your Laker spirit!

10/28: Decades Day – Rock the look from your favorite decade!
10/29: Twin Day – Grab a friend and dress like twins.
10/30: Nautical Day – Sail into Homecoming with your best nautical outfit.
10/31: Halloween – Dress up in your best Laker-inspired costume!
11/1: Laker Pride – End the week strong by showing off your Laker gear.

Post on social media with #GVhomecoming to share your Laker pride!

Then & Now Campus Tours

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
10:00 - 11:30 A.M.

Take a guided tour of the Allendale Campus featuring stops at several buildings, landmarks, and the University Archives. Alumni tour guides will share memories about their time at GVSU and fun facts about Grand Valley's history.

A group of family and friends pose together at the Homecoming Tailgate

Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
12:00 - 3:00 P.M.

Celebrate with fellow alumni and catch up with friends! Enjoy grab-and-go snacks, giveaways, yard games, family activities, and more! Grab a drink in the Alumni Tailgate Tent, while supplies last.

RSVP by October 30 for fast lane entry and snag 2 FREE drink tickets!

RSVP for the tailgate

Fans cheer on the GVSU Football team in Lubbers Stadium at dusk

GVSU Football vs. Wayne State

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
3:00 P.M.

Cheer on your Lakers as they take on the Wayne State Warriors! Tickets start at just $15.

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Host a watch party

Can't make it to campus this Homecoming? Host a GVSU-themed watch party for friends, family, and fellow Lakers right in your home! With an Event in a Box, we'll send you a custom-created box to make your party even more GVSU.

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