Who We Are
The Laker Academic Success Center (LASC) supports Grand Valley State University’s student-athletes as they balance the demands of academics and athletics. Our team provides personalized advising, success planning, and connections to campus resources that help student-athletes thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Serving more than 700 student-athletes across 21 NCAA and GLIAC sports, we’re here to help you stay on track, find your strengths, and reach your goals.
Our motto — Achieve. Develop. Excel. — reflects everything we stand for. Whether you're just getting started at GVSU or preparing for life after college, the LASC is here to guide your growth, celebrate your progress, and support your journey.
Our Winter 2025 Stats
700+
Student-Athletes
68.1% Of ALL student athletes achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher (Winter 25)
436
GLIAC Academic Honors
with 199 earning All-Academic status (3.0-3.49) and 237 getting Academic Excellence honors (3.5+)!
16
GLIAC Titles
11 Regular Season Championships & 5 GLIAC Tournament Titles
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Meet the Team
First Year & Transfer Student Info
Tutoring & Study Resources
FAQs
Meet The Team
Myesha Gholston (M.A.)
Director of the Laker Academic Success Center
Marianne Fischer
Athletics Academic Advisor
Andrew Beck
Athletics Academic Advisor
Elora Ferrie
Graduate Assistant Athletics Academic Advisor
Trinity Reynoso
Graduate Assistant Athletics Academic Advisor
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