Handshake is available to all current students and alumni. Handshake is Davenport University's online platform for finding internships, full-time and part-time job openings, and various on-campus events that will help you get career-ready.

Davenport University's Grand Rapids Lettinga campus is an active community, jammed with great programs, events, and traditions. There are over 35 athletic teams and over 40 social and recreational, service and advocacy, and academic and professional organizations that students have the opportunity to join. Extracurricular activities are created for students to be able to participate when they need some time outside of school and studying. 

For more information, check out the Student Life website. 

Here is a list of honor societies:

• Alpha Lambda Delta: Honors excellent academic achievement by students in their first year of study in higher education.
• Alpha Sigma Lambda: As a way to recognize excellence in the academic achievement of DU students in this category, the College of Arts and Sciences sponsors the Phi Kappa Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda.  
• Lambda Epsilon Chi (Lex): LEX is the national honor society for our Legal Studies program and is founded by the American Association for Paralegal Education.
• Sigma Beta Delta: The international honor society for students in business, management, and accounting and finance at the baccalaureate and graduate degree level.
• Upsilon Phi Delta: The Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is for students who are enrolled in the College of Health Professions Health Services Administration (BS) Program
• Upsilon Phi Epsilon: An international honor society in the computing and information disciplines.

Our team members at Davenport University have created resources to help individuals transition from being a service member to a student. 
There are specific links for services that meet your needs in starting this new chapter in your life. They include course scheduling:

• Military leave of absence/development

• Academic credit for military experience

• Military student support

• Student rights and responsibilities

• Veteran’s administration student processes

For more information check out the Military Service Students page.  

Bundled between the DeVos Academic Building, South Hall, and the Maine College of Business on the W.A. Lettinga campus,  the Spirit Rock Quad serves as DU's unofficial hub for activities, connections, and school spirit.

Our Spirit Rock offers a chance for students to advertise upcoming events, support their teammates, or simply express themselves in fun and creative ways.

The quad is also a common destination for our 30Thursday events thru Student Life, allowing students to take a break from their studies and have a good time. 

Studying abroad gives the opportunity to students to pursue their college education in a foreign country. Davenport’s international studies will help widen your educational world and discover the personal and career benefits that are offered through the university. We have options for students to do a short-term, 3-week study program or for an entire year-long program.

If you have any questions about the benefits of studying abroad or how to apply for our study abroad scholarships, contact our experts at info@davenport.edu or 616.871.3968. 

To help with student engagement, Davenport offers multiple volunteer opportunities that can impact individuals within the community, campus, and outside organizations.

• DU Days of Service, which are a number of short-term volunteer day opportunities for students who want to make a difference in just one day! 

• Alternative Spring Break to give a chance to change people’s lives and your own through community services and education!

What makes these volunteer opportunities through Davenport is the partnerships that have been created throughout the years of giving back.

Find out more about volunteer opportunities on the Student Life page.