GVSU Information Technology

Need technology help? GVSU IT is here to help. Contact us by phone, through email, or through the self-service portal! More information about what GVSU It offers at gvsu.edu/it

Gartner is a powerful resources tool all students have access to, for more info visit https://www.gvsu.edu/it/gartner-campus-access-327.htm

Need Blackboard and eLearning support? Visit https://www.gvsu.edu/elearn/help/ for more information and help navigating Blackboard!

Teaching with Technology Support - Grand Valley State University Email: [email protected] Call: (616) 331-2101 Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday 24x7 After Hours Support is Available

If you suspect an email you have recieved is a phishing attempt, report it to the GVSU IT service desk by sending an attachment of the suspected email to [email protected]

Password safety is exteramily important! Follow these password creation do's and don'ts to keep your accounts safe with a strong password! More information can be found at gvsu.edu/cybersafety

Students, are you having trouble with Respondus Lockdown browser? Check out these articles through the service portal to get some helpful trouble shooting tips! Resources here:

Respondus Lockdown Browser for Students Information on Respondus Lockdown Browser for students.

Focus on these three ways to create strong passwords to help keep your accounts safe and secure!

All GVSU students, faculty and staff have access to Gartner Research, one of the world’s leading technology research and analysis providers in higher ed and other industries. Use Gartner for research papers and presentations, staying up to date with tech trends in your field of study, and more! Visit ttps://www.gvsu.edu/it/gartner to learn more!

Gartner is a valuable research tool available to all students! Gather data to use in research papers and class presentations, research current technology trends in your area of study to give yourself an added advantage when you graduate and learn more about prospective employers through Gartner:

Gartner Campus Access - Information Technology - Grand Valley State University Gartner is a leading information technology & consultation firm that provides research and analysis services to inform and support learning and decision making in higher education and many other industry sectors. Gartner has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading IT think tanks, and ou...

Happy Memorial Day! Today we honor and celebrate service members that have given their lives for our country!

Have you been down to the Esports Center, located on the bottom level of Kirkhof Center? Check out all the Esports center has to offer here:

Esports - Grand Valley State University The Laker Esports Center (LEC) is located on the bottom floor of the Kirkhof Center, on GVSU's Allendale Campus, and is open daily for drop-in gaming. The LEC is managed and operated by Recreation & Wellness.

Did you know that GVSU IT has a live IT service status page? Bookmark it for when you're wondering if a tech service is down or experiencing issues. https://www.gvsu.edu/it/status-index.htm

Status - Information Technology - Grand Valley State University This is the Service Status page for Grand Valley State University. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, contact us at (616) 331-2101 or (855) 435-7488 (Toll-free), [email protected].

Lakers! As a reminder, effective May 6th, all GVSU student accounts will require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

MFA secures your academic and personal information by requiring two or more verification methods.

Looking for more information about MFA? Visit the MFA for Students webpage at

Introducing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for GVSU Students - Cyber Safety - Grand Valley State University We're excited to announce the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all GVSU student accounts as part of our commitment to protecting our students' information security.  With this enhancement, you'll be able to protect your academic and personal information.   Starting May 6, 2...

The FBI is warning the general public to stray away from using public charging stations, as they could lead to a breach in your personal data. Stay informed and vigilant in protecting your digital data!

Follow some of these tips to create strong passwords and keep your personal information safe online!

Did you know that the Makerspace, part of the Tech Showcase, has a Cricut available to use for any school projects that might need it? Check it out in the Makerspace located in room 012 of the Atrium in the Mary Idema Pew Library!

Lakers! Make sure to sign up for MFA before May 6th! Looking for more information about MFA? Visit the MFA for Students webpage at

Introducing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for GVSU Students - Cyber Safety - Grand Valley State University We're excited to announce the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all GVSU student accounts as part of our commitment to protecting our students' information security.  With this enhancement, you'll be able to protect your academic and personal information.   GVSU students are...

Have you checked out the Digital Creator Lab (DCL) on the Allendale campus? The DCL offers a variety of services on campus like video and in person audio editing, equipment check-out and Digital Skills Consultants to help with program, software and technology questions! Find out more at

Digital Creator Lab - Knowledge Market - Grand Valley State University Digital Skills Consultants are highly-trained students ready to help you improve your digital skills. Digital Skills Consultants can help you with:

Congrats to all the 2024 graduates today and this weekend!

How do you know if you are oversharing online? It’s easy to do but can lead to leaks in privacy. To learn more and learn how to avoid oversharing, visit https://www.gvsu.edu/cybersafety/online-oversharing-20.htm.

Online Oversharing - Cyber Safety - Grand Valley State University Learn about oversharing and how it can affect you

Good Luck on Finals Lakers! If you need tech help this week reach out to IT with questions!

Looking for more information about MFA? Visit the MFA for Students webpage at www.gvsu.edu/it/studentmfa

Need IT assistance? Contact (616)-331-2101, [email protected] or get help through the Self-Service Portal at services.gvsu.edu. More information online at gvsu.edu/it.

Information Technology - Grand Valley State University GV Faculty and Staff - Workday is Now Live! Workday is a cloud-based enterprise management solution that will help modernize digital operations in the areas of finance, human resources, and payroll. 

Students can gain access to the GV-Student network Wi-Fi by logging in with their GVSU username and password. For more information about Wi-Fi available on campus and login specifics visit

Getting Connected Students - Information Technology - Grand Valley State University

Need help resetting your GVSU passwords? Call (616)-331-2101 or contact the help desk by email at [email protected] for assistance.

Interested in learning about effective and ethical uses for artificial intelligence? Bring your laptop and join the Digital Creator Lab and Technology Showcase on April 8th from 1-2p in LIB 216, for an hour of exploring practical tech skills. In this session you will explore how to write queries to use AI effectively. More information here:

Level Up Your Tech Skills! - Knowledge Market - Grand Valley State University Workshops co-presented by the University Libraries' Digital Creator Lab and the Atomic Object Technology Showcase. Bring your laptop and spend an hour exploring career-oriented skills!

Did you know you can put in a IT help ticket online? Visit services.gvsu.edu to submit a help desk ticket at your convenience.

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Need new tech for this school year? Check out what the GVSU Tech Surplus store has to offer at https://www.gvsu.edu/purchasing/gvsu-surplus-store-118.htm

Did you know that having a strong, unique password can protect your accounts and devices? Learn how to set up strong passwords and meet GVSU guidelines at https://www.gvsu.edu/cybersafety/password-security-2.htm.

Password Security - Cyber Safety - Grand Valley State University How to create as strong password using passphrases or password management software

Do you know what phishing is? Phishing is the practice of hackers sending emails seeming to be from a credible source to try and compromise personal account information like passwords. Make sure to carefully read any emails with links and if you are unsure about the validity of any email, forward the email to the IT Helpdesk at [email protected] for evaluation.