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Housing is reserved for full time enrolled students. Contact the Housing Department to determine if dropping a course will affect your housing status.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:44:PM
Degree candidates must notify the registrar of their intention to graduate by completing the Application for Degree card (Undergraduate or Graduate) and submitting it to the Student Assistance Center prior to the semester of graduation.
Degree candidates will be allowed 30 days after the last day of the semester or session to complete all requirements and provide evidence of satisfactory completion to the registrar. No degree will be awarded until all temporary grades are removed. After the 30-day deadline, all remaining candidates will be dropped from candidacy status, and those students must reapply for some subsequent degree date. The candidacy deadline for each semester is printed in the schedule of courses. Exceptions to this policy will be based solely on extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the student. Any request for an exception must be made in writing to the registrar.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:35:PM
Transcripts of students' academic records are available from the Student Assistance Center. Requests for an official transcript, bearing the signature of the registrar and the university seal, will be prepared and mailed within 24 hours after the request. Unofficial transcripts will be prepared immediately for currently enrolled students. Unofficial transcripts are available at anytime on the Web at no charge. No transcripts will be released if a student has an encumbrance or indebtedness to Grand Valley State University.
To comply with the federal mandate, transcripts will not be released without a signed, written request from the student.
Last Updated: 09/03/2004 04:41:PM
This is a temporary grade given for work that is lacking in quantity to meet course objectives. It may be assigned when illness, necessary absence, or other reasons generally beyond the control of the student prevent completion of the course requirements by the end of the semester. This grade may not be given as a substitute for a failing grade or withdrawal. Unless changed by the instructor, the I will be changed to an F (NC when appropriate) according to this schedule:
fall semester incompletes, end of winter semester;
winter and spring/summer incompletes, end of fall semester.
Last Updated: 09/03/2004 04:13:PM
A dismissed student may apply for readmission after a period of one calendar year.
Since evidence of maturity and improved attitude toward academics and the written support of the student's academic advisor is required for your appeal, you should contact your advisor to schedule a meeting to review your appeal materials.
The Petition to Return Form and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Registrar not less than 30 working days before the first day of classes for the chosen semester.The petition will be considered by the Academic Review Committee. Approval of a petition allows the student to enroll on a conditional basis, as stipulated by the Academic Review Committee. The academic standing for a readmitted student will be jeopardy of dismissal.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:21:PM
A student may drop a course within the first 5 days of the semester with no grade recorded.
A student may withdraw from a course and receive a grade of W when the completed drop slip is presented to the registrar by the end of the eighth week. See the Schedule of Courses for specific dates/deadlines.
Students who do not withdraw before the deadline must accept a grade other than W depending on the instructor's judgment of their performance in the course(s) and any mitigating circumstances.
Last Updated: 09/03/2004 04:06:PM
Grades are reported by the registrar at midterm as well as at the conclusion of the semester. Midterm grades are reported for all freshmen and for any undergraduate student in other than good standing. Midterm grades will be mailed to the students local address and not recorded on the students official transcript.
Last Updated: 09/03/2004 04:04:PM
Undergraduates who earn 12 or more grade point credits with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in any semester earn a place on the Grand Valley State University Deans' List. The deans send each student a personal letter and the honor is noted on the student's permanent record.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:19:PM
Yes, you may study part-time. A part-time undergraduate student is defined as one who takes less than 12 credit hours per semester. Please remember that part-time status may affect your on-campus housing and your financial aid, and if you are still declared dependent on your parents' income tax forms, it may affect your eligibility for medical insurance. It is also important to note, that, while we try to vary the course offering times, some classes are offered only either during the day or night.
Last Updated: 07/02/2007 10:25:AM
A minimum of 120 credits; 58 of which need to be earned at a 4-year institution.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:05:PM
Financial aid is money made available to a student to help fund his/her education. It can be a grant, scholarship, work-study program or student loans. Most often it is a combination of these funds that help fund a students education.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:58:PM
Please allow 4-6 weeks for a FAFSA form to process and you to be notified of the award. Once you fill out the FAFSA online it can take 2-3 weeks for Grand Valley to receive the data. Once received it will take about 2-3 weeks for the award to be made. Please note that this is a typical time frame for processing. However, this could take longer if there is missing information. Grand Valley will request information as needed so please make sure your email and mailing address is updated.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:58:PM
Our school code is 002268.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:32:PM
Dropping or adding credits can somtimes alter your financial aid award. Financial aid is partially based on whether or not a student is half-time, three-quarter time, or full time. Before making changes to your schedule be sure to consult with your financial aid counselor.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:51:PM
Doing a complete withdraw can effect your current financial aid and possibly your furture financial aid. It is important to contact a financial aid counselor before you drop your classes so that you will know what you can expect.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:46:PM
The budget we use to figure financial aid for "on campus" is the same as "off campus" and so there is no difference in the amount of your financial aid award. If, however, you are living with your parents this would make a difference in your financial aid award. You should notify us anytime your housing status changes.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:57:PM
For undergraduate students you must be registered a minimum of 6 credits. For graduate students you must be registered at least 5 credits.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:55:PM
While it is not advised to take courses this close to completing your degreeat another university/college, extenuating circumstances do arise. A residency waiver must be filled out, signed by your advisor, and turned into the Advising Resource Center (200 STU). The waiver request will be reviewed and a decision will be made.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:32:PM
Students who repeat a course will have only the last grade counted toward their GPA, whether or not the last grade is higher. Grades of I, W, AU, or NC do not replace an earlier grade.
Students must notify the registrar of their intention by submitting a repeat grade form during the semester in which they repeat the course. Because several departments have changed course numbers, students and their advisors should determine the current course equivalent to the course taken previously.
Please note: Many undergraduate secondary admission programs and post-graduate professional programs routinely recalculate students' undergraduate GPAs to include repeated coursework. The inclusion of repeated grades may lower your overall GPA when applying to such programs. Students should consult with prospective programs regarding their policies before applying.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:57:PM
Most courses carry three hours of credit. To complete a bachelor's degree in four years, a student should carry a minimum of 15 hours each semester. First-semester freshmen and students on academic probation may not carry loads greater than 20 credits per semester. Students may take extended course loads, those of more than 20 credits, if such requests have been approved by the Senior Director of Advising Resources and Special Programs. To seek approval for this request, submit a completed registration form to the Advising Resource Center (200 STU) for a decision.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:27:PM
You may request a closed class permit from the department offering the course. However, these requests are based on space limitations and may not be granted. If you are unable to register for a necessary course, meet with your advisor for assistance.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:01:PM
In some instances (i.e., sickness, family problems, etc.) a student may decide to withdraw from all of his or her classes. A complete withdrawal form can be completed and taken to the Advising Resource Center (200 STU). This is not a bailout for poor grades, but rather, appropriate when unforeseen difficulties arise.
Students withdrawing from Grand Valley during an academic term must obtain a complete withdrawal form from the registrar and have it signed by the Senior Director of Advising Resources, the Director of Housing, and the Director of Financial Aid, if applicable. The completed form must be returned to the Student Assistance Center. Any refunds will be based on the date the completed form is filed with the registrar.
Students in good standing who wish to return to Grand Valley after an absence of two or more semesters must submit a Petition to Return form to the Student Assistance Center prior to registration. The form can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Student Assistance Center.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:32:PM
If you have been placed on academic review, you should meet with your advisor to review your academic plan for possible courses to repeat. You may also wish to discuss a more balanced plan based on your individual situation. Your advisor may also suggest additional resources such as tutoring or a support program to assist you with getting back on track.
Last Updated: 09/03/2004 04:14:PM
To elect the Credit/No Credit grading option, a student must submit a credit/no credit form to the Student Assistance Center before the 5th day of classes at 5pm.
An undergraduate student may elect certain undergraduate coursework on a credit/no credit basis. A maximum of 10 semester hours of major, minor, or cognate courses within the major may be taken on a credit/no credit basis only with the consent of the student's major department. A maximum of 25 percent of a student's hours of Grand Valley courses earned to fulfill graduation requirements may be taken on a credit/no credit basis (Credit=C or above for undergraduate courses, Credit=B or above for graduate courses). Courses that are graded CR/NC as the standard grading scheme (e.g., internships) do not count in the maximums stated above.
Advisor consent is unnecessary if the course is an elective, a general education course, or a degree cognate. Changes from a grade to credit/no credit and vice versa will not be allowed after the first week of the semester.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:32:PM
If a course has a prerequisite, you must meet that prerequisite prior to the beginning of that course. Prerequisites are in place to ensure students have the proper background knowledge and will be successful in the next course. If you need further information regarding prerequisites, you should contact the specific academic department.
Last Updated: 12/06/2005 03:10:PM
A "W" grade does not have any impact on your calculated GVSU GPA. However it may be taken into consideration for secondary admission or graduate programs and should be considered carefully. Be sure to speak with your advisor if you are considering withdrawing from a course.
Last Updated: 09/03/2004 04:41:PM
You can apply for Financial aid via the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov Our priority deadline each year is February 15th.
Last Updated: 02/14/2006 03:11:PM
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