GRAND VALLEY Grand Valley

STATE UNIVERSITY
State University
is located in Allendale,
Michigan, just two
and a half hours from
At Grand Valley, you’ll be a part of the smallest big university Detroit, Michigan,
and three hours from
in the U.S. As one of nearly 25,000 students, you’ll enjoy the Chicago, Illinois.

resources of a major university but get the personal support

and attention you need to be ready to move forward with
confidence anywhere in the world.

Your Grand Valley education will center on you — as a thinker,

as a problem solver, and as a person. That way, when you
graduate, you have the knowledge, the real-world experience,
and the tools to make it all work together.
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explore and experience it yourself.

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WHY CHOOSE GRAND VALLEY? UNDERGRADUATE AND
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Grand Rapids was ranked one of Seidman College of Business named

the top places to live in the U.S.
— U.S. News & World Report
(125 Best Places to Live, 2019)
Grand Rapids is home to 17
multinational companies.
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one of the top business schools in
the nation. — The Princeton Review (2018)
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN
School of Engineering ranked as INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS, PRACTICA,
having one of the best undergraduate AND STUDENT TEACHING
engineering programs in the country.

Named one of the best
universities in the Midwest.
— The Princeton Review (2019 Best
Colleges: Region by Region)
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— U.S. News & World Report (2019)
Eight graduate programs AVERAGE
named among the best in the nation. CLASS SIZE
— U.S. News & World Report,
Best Graduate Schools (2019)

Listed as one of
Named one of the “Best
95%
“America’s Top Colleges.” RECENT GRADUATES
Colleges for Your Money.” SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED
— Forbes Magazine (2018)
— Money Magazine (2018) OR PURSUING ADVANCED
DEGREES
PROGRAMS LIST
Grand Valley State University offers 136 different undergraduate and graduate
programs. The university is accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission, a
commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This is the
highest accreditation in the United States.
Visit gvsu.edu/acadprograms for details about the programs that appeal to your passions.
UNDERGRADUATE
Accounting, B.B.A.
Advertising and Public Relations,
B.A., B.S.
Allied Health Sciences, B.S.
Anthropology, B.A., B.S.
Art – Studio Art, B.A., B.F.A., B.S.
Art Education, B.A., B.S.
Art History, B.A.
Behavioral Neuroscience, B.A., B.S.
Biochemistry, B.S.
Biology, B.A., B.S.
Biomedical Engineering, B.S.E.
Biomedical Sciences, B.S.
Business Economics, B.B.A.
Business, General, B.B.A.
Cardiovascular Sonography, B.S.
Cell and Molecular Biology, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S.
Classics, B.A.
Communication Sciences and
Disorders, B.S.
Communication Studies, B.A., B.S.
Comprehensive Science and Arts for
Teaching, B.A., B.S.
Computer Engineering, B.S.E.
Computer Science, B.S.
Criminal Justice, B.A., B.S.
Cybersecurity, B.S.
Dance, B.A.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, B.S.
Earth Science, B.S.
Economics, B.A., B.S.
Education – Teacher Certification
Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.
English, B.A.
Entrepreneurship, B.B.A.
Environmental and Sustainability
Studies, B.A., B.S.
Exercise Science, B.S.
Film and Video, B.A., B.S.
Finance, B.B.A.
French, B.A.
Geography, B.A., B.S.
Geology, B.S.
Geology – Chemistry, B.S.
German, B.A.
Global Studies and Social Impact,
B.A., B.S.
Health Communication, B.A., B.S.
Health Information Management, B.S.
History, B.A., B.S.
Hospitality and Tourism
Management, B.S.
Human Resource Management,
B.B.A.
Information Systems, B.S.
Information Technology, B.S.
Integrated Science (Elementary), B.S.
Integrated Science (Secondary), B.S.
Integrative Studies, B.A., B.S.
Interdisciplinary Engineering, B.S.E.
International Business, B.B.A.
Website: gvsu.edu/international
Email: global@gvsu.edu
Skype ID: gvsu.international
International Relations, B.A.
Legal Studies, B.A., B.S.
Management, B.B.A.
Management, General, B.B.A.
Marketing, B.B.A.
Mathematics, B.A., B.S.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.E.
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
Microbiology, B.S.
Multimedia Journalism, B.A., B.S.
Music, B.A., B.M.
Music Education, B.M.E.
Natural Resources Management, B.S.
Nursing, B.S.N.
Occupational Safety and Health
Management, B.S.
Operations Management, B.B.A.
Philosophy, B.A.
Photography, B.A., B.S.
Physical Education, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
Political Science, B.A., B.S.
Predental Studies
Prelaw Studies
Premedical Studies
Prepharmacy Studies
Preveterinary Medicine
Product Design and Manufacturing
Engineering, B.S.E.
Psychology, B.A., B.S.
Public and Nonprofit Administration,
B.A., B.S.
Radiation Therapy, B.S.
Recreational Therapy, B.S.
Religious Studies, B.A., B.S.
Social Studies (Group), B.A., B.S.
Social Work, B.S.W.
Sociology, B.A., B.S.
Spanish, B.A.
Sport Management, B.S.
Statistics, B.A., B.S.
Supply Chain Management, B.B.A.
Theatre, B.A., B.S.
Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Studies, B.A., B.S.
Writing, B.A., B.S.
GRADUATE
Accounting, M.S.A.
Applied Linguistics, M.A.
Athletic Training, MAT
Audiology, Au.D. Fall 2020
Biology, M.S.
Biomedical Sciences, M.H.S.
Biostatistics, M.S.
Business Administration, M.B.A.
Cell and Molecular Biology, M.S.
Clinical Dietetics, M.S.
Communications, M.S.
Computer Information Systems, M.S.
Criminal Justice, M.S.
Cybersecurity, M.S.
Grand Valley State University is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity institution. 8/19
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ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Grand Valley welcomes your
application for admission. Here
are the required documents:
Data Science and Analytics, M.S.
Education, Educational Leadership, • Completed international
M.Ed. application and $30 application fee
Education, Education Technology,
• Official, original academic
M.Ed.
Education, Higher Education, M.Ed. transcripts and degree certificates
Education, Instruction and from all secondary schools and
Curriculum, M.Ed.
Education, Literacy Studies, M.Ed.
universities that you have attended
Education, School Counseling, M.Ed. • English proficiency requirement
Education, Special Education, M.Ed.
- TOEFL: 80
Education, Leadership, Ed.S.
Engineering, M.S.E. - IELTS: 6.5
Combined B.S.E./M.S.E.
- PTE: 53
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Computer - Completion of ELS 112
Engineering (undergraduate and selected
Manufacturing Operations
graduate programs)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Design and Manufacturing • Native English speakers need to
Engineering
English, M.A.
take the SAT or ACT for admission
Health Administration, M.H.A. • Financial verification form with
Health Informatics and
Bioinformatics, M.S.
bank statement
Medical Dosimetry, M.S.
Nursing, D.N.P. FOR GRADUATE
Occupational Therapy, M.S.
Occupational Therapy, Dr.O.T. APPLICANTS
Winter 2020 In addition to the requirements
Philanthropy and Nonprofit
listed above, some of the graduate
Leadership, M.P.N.L.
programs may have additional
Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
Physician Assistant Studies, M.P.A.S. admission requirements. You can
Public Administration, M.P.A. find the complete list of requirements
Public Health, M.P.H.
for graduate admission at
School Psychology, M.S. & Psy.S.
gvsu.edu/gradapplicantsreq/.
Social Innovation, M.A.
Social Work, M.S.W.
Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.
Taxation, M.S.T.
ESTIMATE YOUR ANNUAL COST
While college expenses vary with each student, this
chart provides an estimation of the annual cost to
attend Grand Valley.
Some Grand Valley State University colleges, schools, and
departments carry an additional tuition charge per credit
hour for some courses.
Undergraduate Graduate
Tuition and Fees $19,250* $13,250*
Room and Board $9,250* $9,250*
Total $28,500 $22,500
* Tuition and housing figures are for 2019–2020 and subject
to change by the Grand Valley Board of Trustees.