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Go to www.gvsu.edu, then under Current Students click on MyBanner, login using your G number, click Student & Financial Aid, Student Records, View Major & Advisor Information. If no advisor is listed, then call your major department or the Advising Resource Center at (616) 331-3588. |
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| Academic policies |
Academic Regulations and Policies are available in the Grand Valley State University Catalog
Other resources include the following:
Student Assistance Center in Allendale (lobby of Student Services Building) or Grand Rapids (Building C), Grand Valley's Holland Office, Grand Valley's Muskegon Office (within the Stevenson Center for Higher Education), or Grand Valley's Traverse City Office
Records Office, (616) 331-3327
Advising Resource Center, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
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| B.A. or B.S. Cognate |
The B.A. degree cognate requires a third-semester proficiency in a foreign language. A placement test is available to students with pre-college competency in a foreign language who desire advanced placement or satisfaction of the foreign language requirement.
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The B.S. degree cognate requires a three-semester sequence of courses that emphasizes either natural science or social science methodology as prescribed by the major department. See the department entries for specific details in the Grand Valley State University Catalog. |
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| Calculating your GPA |
Click on this link for calculator. |
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| Changing your Major/Program |
From Grand Valley's homepage at www.gvsu.edu under Current Students select the MyBanner link. Log into MyBanner and then select these links: Student, Student Records, and Change Major. Follow online instructions.
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| Choosing a Major/Program |
For undecided majors who need assistance with career exploration contact these offices:
Advising Resource Center, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
Counseling and Career Development, (616) 331-3266, 204 Student Services Building
Career Services by email at career@gvsu.edu, (616) 331-3311,
206 Student Services Building
If you know which major you wish to pursue, then from Grand Valley's homepage at www.gvsu.edu under Current Students select the MyBanner link. Log into MyBanner and then select these links: Student, Student Records, and Change Major. Follow online instructions.
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| Course transfer equivalency |
For 2-year Michigan community colleges and 4-year Michigan colleges/universities the Course Equivalency Guide is online at http://www.gvsu.edu/studentapps/mtn
For additional assistance contact any of the following offices:
Student Assistance Center in Allendale (lobby of Student Services Building) or Grand Rapids (DeVos Center, Building C), Grand Valley's Holland Office, Grand Valley's Muskegon Office (within the Stevenson Center for Higher Education), or Grand Valley's Traverse City Office
Records Office, (616) 331-3327
Advising Resource Center, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
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| Credit/No Credit |
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 by 5 p.m.
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% 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 (i.e., internship) 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.
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| Dropping classes |
At www.gvsu.edu/register/ click on Important Dates link and select the current semester to locate the drop deadline. Discuss whether or not you should drop a course with the following:
Your instructor
Your major advisor
If you have Financial Aid, contact that office at (616) 331-3234
For undecided majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor at the Advising Resource Center, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
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| Email access |
Go to www.gvsu.edu, then under Current Students click on Student Email. |
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| Forms |
The form you need may be available online at http://main.gvsu.edu/registrar/index.cfm?id=26EA609A-F158-D819-51DC0CF8C1F56110 or you may go to the following locations:
Student Assistance Center in Allendale (lobby of Student Services Building) or Grand Rapids (DeVos Center, Building C), Grand Valley's Holland, Grand Valley's Muskegon Office (within the Stevenson Center for Higher Education) and Grand Valley's Traverse City Office
Advising Resource Center, 200 Student Services Building
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for these forms:
residency waiver form click on www.gvsu.edu/forms/arc/rwform.pdf
student concern form click on www.gvsu.edu/forms/arc/stdtcon.pdf
Check with your major department
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| General education requirements |
Resources for general education requirements include the following:
Online under General Education link
General Education Program Guide
Grand Valley State University Catalog
Advising Resource Center, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
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| Language placement testing |
Go to the Language Resource Center located at 2064 MAK or
call (616) 331-2507 for additional information. |
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| Learning disabilities |
Contact Disability Support Services
www.gvsu.edu/dss
(616) 331-2490
200 Student Services Building
The Disability Support Services Office provides services and accommodations that enhance the learning environment for students with disabilities.
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| Low grades |
Use these resources to improve your low grades:
Your instructor
ARC Tutoring Centers online at www.gvsu.edu/tc
Allendale (616) 331-3451, 201 Student Services Building
Grand Rapids (616) 331-6407, 101B DeVos Center
Your major advisor
For undecided majors schedule an appointment with an advisor at the Advising Resource Center, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
Form a study group with your classmates
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| Math Placement Testing |
Click on this link for more testing information.
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| Probation and Jeopardy of Dismissal |
Click on this link to read about the Academic Review Policy. |
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| Racially and ethnically diverse peer group |
Office of Multicultural Affairs www.gvsu.edu/oma
Student Life http://studentlife.gvsu.edu (use search feature regarding different organizations)
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| Repeat a course |
Students who repeat a course will have only the last grade counted towards their GPA, whether or not the last grade is higher. Students must submit a Repeat Grade Form to the Registrar's Office during the semester in which the course is being repeated. |
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| Requirements to graduate |
Review your Grand Valley State University Catalog
Review your Analysis of Academic Progress, go to www.gvsu.edu, then under Current Students click on MyBanner, login using your G number, click Student & Financial Aid, Student Records, Degree Evaluation.
Complete a Gradutaion Application (diploma card) at the beginning of your senior year to begin audit process: http://www.gvsu.edu/forms/registrar/forms/Diplomaform.pdf
Call the Records Office at (616) 331-3327 to speak with your graduation auditor
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| Student Concern Form |
This form is used to request a substitution or satisfaction of a General Education or degree cognate course. Form is available at Advising Resources & Special Programs, 200 Student Services Building in Allendale or to download student concern form click on www.gvsu.edu/forms/arc/stdtcon.pdf |
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| Study Skills |
Resources of information for study skills improvement are located at the following sites:
Click on Study Skills
To discuss study skills improvement with an academic advisor contact the Advising Resources and Special Programs to schedule an appointment, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
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| Support for students of color |
EXCEL Program
www.gvsu.edu/excel
(616) 331-3780
200 Student Services Building
This program is designed to provide academic support services (advising, study skills development, and career exploration) to a diverse student community.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
www.gvsu.edu/oma
(616) 331-2177
130 Commons
The mission of this office is to assist in the development of a campus climate that promotes acceptance and appreciation of a culturally diverse teaching, learning, and social environment where all students have an equal opportunity and are encouraged to fully participate.
Student Life
http://studentlife.gvsu.edu (use their search menu to find different organizations) (616) 331-2345
110 Kirkhof Center
Our Mission at Student Life is to enhance student development through involvement in diverse experiences.
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| SWS course |
Go to www.gvsu.edu/sws and click on SWS (Supplemental Writing Skills) Program Information. |
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| Testing services |
Testing Services
www.gvsu.edu/testserv (includes test times and locations)
(616) 331-3588
200 Student Services Building
Grand Valley's math placement testing is offered for students wishing to challenge their math placement.
For WRT 305 students have the opportunity to meet this requirement based on a satisfactory score on an assessment essay.
Grand Valley is an open test center for CLEP. Credit is granted for subject examinations offered by CLEP. Contact the testing coordinator for the required minimum scores for credit to be granted.
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| Themes |
Resources for theme requirements include the following:
General Education Web site at www.gvsu.edu/gened
General Education Program Guide
Grand Valley State University Catalog
Advising Resource Center, (616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
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| Transfer Equivalency |
For 2 and 4 year Michigan colleges/universities the Course Equivalency Guide is online at http://www.gvsu.edu/studentapps/mtn. |
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| Tutoring |
ARC Tutoring Centers
www.gvsu.edu/tc
Allendale (616) 331-3451, 201 Student Services Building
Grand Rapids (616) 331-6407, 101B DeVos
Students may request tutors in freshman, sophomore, and some upper-division level courses at the Tutoring Center. Students are encouraged to request tutors early in the semester. Tutoring is also available at our satellite campuses. All tutoring is free of charge.
"Drop in" labs are staffed with tutors for math, statistics, chemistry, biology, health science, physics, accounting, and economics. Please contact the Tutoring Center for times and locations.
Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors
www.gvsu.edu/wc
Allendale (616) 331-2922, 120 Lake Ontario Hall
The Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors provides walk-in services for students with writing assignments in any Grand Valley class. The Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors services are also available at our satellite campuses and are free of charge.
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| WRT 305 assessment essay |
www.gvsu.edu/testserv (includes test times and locations)
(616) 331-3588, 200 Student Services Building
For WRT 305 students have the opportunity to meet this requirement based on a satisfactory score on an assessment essay.
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For any additional academic questions send an email with your full name and current phone number to askowl@gvsu.edu
Ask Owl project sponsored by the Advising Resources & Special Programs Unit,
KCP Initiative/Project Success! and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. |
