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Advising for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Phone 616 331 8585
C-1-140 MAK
The Student's Role
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Initiate contact with your faculty advisor and/or an advising center.
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Give thoughtful consideration to your academic and career goals.
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Bring a current copy of your degree progress form to your advising meeting (go to student services).
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Prepare a written list of questions before each meeting with your advisor.
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Actively participate in the advising session.
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Ask questions! If you do not understand a policy or procedure, ask questions until you do understand.
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Know the Academic Calendar.
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Do not miss deadlines.
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Know when to register and drop or add courses.
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Accept responsibility for making final decisions on academic choices. Academic advisors will present you with options, the decisions are yours.
The Faculty/Professional Staff Members Role
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Assist the student with an understanding of the field/profession.
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Review the student schedule to ensure that course pre-requisites are met.
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Suggest possible solutions to students' scheduling problems.
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Mentor and guide rather than direct.
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Serve as a resource for students with academic difficulties.
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Be available during scheduled office hours.
Advising Resources
Advising by Major program
Advising Information (pdf)
Advising Resource Center (ARC)
College of Education Student Information and Services Center
College of Engineering and Computing
College of Health Professions & Student Services
Community College Course Equivalency Guide
Continuing Education - Regional Campuses
Disability Support Services (DSS)
Educational Support Program (ESP)
EXCEL Program
General Education
Graduation Persistence Advising (GPA)
Honors Advising
Kirkhof College of Nursing
L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center
McNair Scholars Program
Register for WRT 305 Essay exam
Seidman Undergraduate Student Services (Business)
Student Transfer Enrollment Partnership (STEP) Grand Rapids
Supplemental Writing Skills (SWS)
Transfer Student Advising
Advising Resource Center (ARC)
Location: 200 STU
Phone: 616-331-3588
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Advisors: Leijhi Koval (kovalle@gvsu.edu ) Ann LeJeune (lejeunea@gvsu.edu )
Joyce Van Baak (vanbaakj@gvsu.edu ) Kathleen VanderVeen (vandervk@gvsu.edu )
Sulari White (whites@gvsu.edu ) Walter Moore (moorewa@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: The ARC supports student learning by providing a wide range of services to students in one central location. The ARC provides academic advising for students who have not decided on a specific major or minor, or those who are admitted with non-degree seeking status.
The ARC support services include:
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Advising for students undecided about a major
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Major/minor selection and declaration
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Assist with course selection and registration
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Provide information about Grand Valleys policies and procedures
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Provide orientation for high school, transfer, returning, and non-traditional students
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Testing services
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Tutoring
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Study skills assessment and development, test anxiety, and time management
All University Policies:
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General Education substitutions
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Basic Skills and Degree Cognate substitutions
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Academic Review Committee
If you have some general questions regarding advising, there is help available through the Ask Owl online advising service. Go to AskOwl at askowl@gvsu.edu to submit your questions.
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Seidman Undergraduate Student Services (Business)
Location: 101B DEV
Phone: 616-331-7500
Hours: Please call for office hours
Coordinator: Leigh Brownley (go2gvbiz@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: For more than a decade, Seidman Undergraduate Student Services mission has been to facilitate business students successful progress through graduation . This office provides all routine advising for program requirements and scheduling for undergraduate business students. Students are encouraged to maintain contact with the office for support in meeting all graduation requirements. Appointments and walk-ins are accepted at the DeVos Center year round, as well as appointments in Allendale during the Fall and Winter semesters.
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Continuing Education - Regional Campuses
Holland Meijer Campus
Location: 515 S. Waverly Rd., Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-394-4848 or 616-331-3910
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Lisa Miller (milllisa@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: To facilitate and promote the academic progress of prospective, degree seeking, transfer, non-traditional, returning, and non-degree seeking students pursuing a variety of academic disciplines. Primary audience consists of students who choose to take courses at the Meijer Campus in Holland. Also meet the advising needs of prospective and current Grand Valley students residing in the greater Holland area. Services include:
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Advising for students who have not yet selected a major
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General academic advising and planning, especially pertaining to general education and prerequisite coursework
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Assistance with the scheduling and registration process
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Transfer Orientation
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Referrals to appropriate resources for career exploration, major-specific academic concerns, academic support services, and other student concerns
Stevenson Center for Higher Education - Muskegon
Location: 221 S. Quarterline Rd., Muskegon, MI 49442
Campus of Muskegon Community College
Phone: 231-777-0505 or 616-895-7750
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Director: Marty Litherland (litherlm@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: To facilitate and promote the academic progress of prospective, degree seeking, transfer, non-traditional, returning, and non-degree seeking students pursuing a variety of academic disciplines. Primary audience consists of students transferring from Muskegon Community College to Grand Valley State University. Also meet the advising needs of prospective and current Grand Valley students residing in the greater Muskegon area. Services include:
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Working in cooperation with the community college advising staff to ensure a smooth and successful transition
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Advising for students who have not yet selected a major
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General academic advising and planning
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Assistance with the scheduling and registration process
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Referrals to appropriate resources for career exploration, major-specific academic concerns, academic support services, and other student concerns
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Traverse City - Northern Michigan Programs
Location: 220 Dendrinos Dr., Suite 101, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231-995-1785 or 1-888-922-1785
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Director: Marty Litherland (litherlm@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: To facilitate and promote the academic progress of prospective, degree seeking, transfer, non-traditional, returning, and non-degree seeking students pursuing a variety of academic disciplines. Primary audience consists of students transferring from Northwestern Michigan College to Grand Valley State University. Also meet the advising needs of prospective and current Grand Valley students residing in Northern Michigan. Services include:
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Transfer Orientation
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Working in cooperation with the community college advising staff to ensure a smooth and successful transition
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Advising for students who have not yet selected a major
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Assistance in the scheduling and registration process
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General academic advising and planning
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Referrals to appropriate resources for career exploration, major-specific academic concerns, academic support services, and other student concerns
School of Criminal Justice Academic Advising
Location: 237C DEV
Phone: 616-331-7130
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (call for an appointment; walk-ins are accepted as time permits. Other times may be available upon request.)
Coordinator: Jennifer McCaul (mccaulj@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: Provide convenient, accessible, and accurate academic advising for all Criminal Justice and Legal Studies majors and minors. Specifically:
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Respond to student questions regarding degree requirements and curriculum
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Establish or review degree progress plans
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Assist with course selection and registration
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Dissemination of Grand Valley policies and procedures
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Serves as first contact for any student seeking major and/or minor in Criminal Justice or Legal Studies
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Provide outreach and support to students experiencing academic difficulty and provide
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Information regarding the resources, programs, and services available to them.
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Disability Support Services (DSS)
Location: 200 STU
Phone: 616-331-2490
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Director: Kathleen VanderVeen (vandervk@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: Disability Support Services provides services and accommodations that enhance the learning environment for students with disabilities. Grand Valley students who qualify and have a documented disability may receive resources and services through DSS, including:
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Study skills assessment and development
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Academic and career advising
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Test taking assistance
Major/minor selection and declaration
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Assist with course selection and registration
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College of Education Student Information and Services Center
Location: 101 Eberhard Center/301 W. Fulton
Phone: 616-331-6650
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Director: Doug Busman (busmando@gvsu.edu )
Additional Coordinators: Nancy Dausman Undergraduate Admissions/Placement (dausmann@gvsu.edu )
Maggie Vandevelde Graduate Teacher Certification (vandema@gvsu.edu )
Joe Blythe Certification (blythejo@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: Assisting prospective and current teacher certification students in:
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Admissions to the undergraduate and graduate College of Education
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Placement of student teachers in the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate certification programs
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Advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Certification help and advising for:
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Educational Support Program (ESP)
Location: 200 STU
Phone: 616-331-3588
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Director: Jacqui Hill (hillj@gvsu.edu )
Program Advisor: Karen Mead (meadk@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: ESP provides academic support to students at Grand Valley. Participants are assigned an advisor and have access to a peer mentor program. The program is geared toward first-generation students.
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Academic advising
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Study skills instruction
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Career planning
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College of Engineering and Computing
Location: Engineering: 718 EC
Computing and Information Systems: 2202 MAK
Phone: Engineering: 616-331-6750
Computing and Information Systems: 616-331-2060
Email: engineer@gvsu.edu
Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (office open, call for an appointment)
Coordinator: Undergraduate Engineering Jessica Noble (noblejes@gvsu.edu )
Graduate Engineering Charlie Standridge (standric@gvsu.edu )
Computer Science/Information Systems Paul Leidig (leidigp@gvsu.edu )
Graduate Computer Science/Information Systems Paul Jorgensen (jorgensp@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: To assist pre-engineering, engineering, pre-computer science, computer science, and information systems students to successfully begin and complete their degree.
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Answer questions from students and parents regarding degree requirements and curriculum
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Recruit and provide orientation for high school, transfer, returning and non-traditional students
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Plan and review course of study programs, including general education and pre-requisites
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Refer students to their assigned faculty advisor in their chosen emphasis for career exploration,
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elective course information and graduate school recommendations
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Disseminate Grand Valley and College policies and procedures
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Provide outreach, support and information to students experiencing academic difficulty
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EXCEL Program
Location: 200 STU
Phone: 616-331-3780
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Director: Walter Moore (moorewa@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: The EXCEL program is designed to give academic support students of color. Students in the program are assigned to a program advisor. Regular meeting times are established to make sure these students are taking advantage of the services offered.
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Advising for students undecided about a major
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Major/minor selection and declaration
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Assist with course selection and registration
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Study skills instruction
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Career planning
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Graduation Persistence Advising (GPA)
Location: 200 STU
Phone: 616-331-3588
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Director: Leijhi Koval (kovalle@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: The Graduation Persistence Advising Program (GPA) provides tools to help improve academic status. Grand Valley students with a GPA below 2.0 are provided general academic advising about forms and procedures, study skills/time management assistance and one-on-one advising from a GPA advisor.
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College of Health Professions Student Services
Location: 114 CHS
Phone: 616-331-5995
Hours: Please call for hours and appointments
Staff: Darlene Zwart Outreach Coordinator (zwartda@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: To provide information and advising to current and prospective students pursuing a major in one of the following areas:
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Clinical Lab Sciences (B.S.)
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Health Professions (B.S.)
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Occupational Safety and Health (B.S.)
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Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
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Physical Therapy (DPT)
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Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
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Radiologic & Imaging Sciences (Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography) (B.S.)
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Therapeutic Recreation (B.S.)
The office also works to assist students in the following ways:
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Recruit and provide orientation for high school, transfer, returning, non-traditional and graduate students
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Plan and review course of study programs, including general education and pre-requisites
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Identify faculty advisors
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Disseminate GVSU and College policies and procedures
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Provide outreach, support and information to students experiencing academic difficulty
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L.A.K.E.R. Academic Center
Location: 165 Fieldhouse
Phone: 616-331-3328
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Director: Dr. Damon Arnold (arnoldda@gvsu.edu )
Learning Specialist/Athletes Who Care Coordinator: Erin Bremmer
Graduate Assistant: Alicia Adell
Primary Focus: The L.A.K.E.R Academic Center provides academic support for student-athletes through academic advising services, and referral to other Grand Valley support services such as tutoring and career services. The Center lives out its mission of helping students with their Learning, Achieving, and Keeping Everyday Responsibilities .
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McNair Scholars Program
Location: 200 STU
Phone: 616-331-3588
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Director: Dolli Lutes (lutesd@gvsu.edu)
Primary Focus: The McNair Scholars Program is designed to prepare highly talented undergraduates to pursue doctoral degrees and to increase the number of individuals (from the target group) on college and university facilities. The McNair Scholars are highly talented undergraduate students who are from families with no previous college graduates, low-income background or groups underrepresented at the graduate level for doctoral studies.
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Kirkhof College of Nursing
Location: 300 CHS/106 Padnos (by appointment only)
Phone: 616-331-3558 or 1-800-480-0406
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Coordinators: Admissions: Cassonya Carter-Pugh, BS, M.Ed. (carterc@gvsu.edu )
Undergraduate: Susan Baker-Clark, BSN, RN (bakercls@gvsu.edu )
RN to BSN/2nd Degree: Wanda Moerland, BSN, RN (moerlanw@gvsu.edu )
MSN: Contact Nursing Department at 616-331-3558
Primary Focus: Provide information and advising to students pursuing a major in nursing, including all current and prospective students. Specifically:
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Establish and review degree progress plans
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Serve as first contact for any student seeking a major in nursing
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Assist with course selection and registration
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Plan appropriate course of study
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Support students and provide information regarding resources, programs and services available to them
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Participate in application procedures for admission into clinical nursing courses
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Student Transfer Enrollment Partnership (STEP) Grand Rapids
Location: Campus of Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC)
Phone: 616-331-3588
Hours: Mondays 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Staff: Sulari White (whites@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: Transfer student services are available at GRCC to provide general information on career counseling, financial aid and admissions. Assist GRCC transfer students in the process of transferring to Grand Valley.
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Provide general transfer information
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Review transfer credits
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Advise with specific program planning
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Provide program information, resources and direction
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Provide information about Grand Valley policies and procedures
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Serve as first contact for student wishing to enroll at Grand Valley
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Provide outreach and support to students experiencing academic difficulty
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Course selection and scheduling for students enrolled in specific degree completion programs at GRCC
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Provide referrals to faculty advisors and university resources
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Transfer Student Advising
Location: 200 STU
Phone: 616-331-3588
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Director: Ann LeJeune (lejeunea@gvsu.edu )
Primary Focus: Provide academic support to transfer students in their transition to Grand Valley.
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Assist with questions that arise after a student has attended transfer orientation
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Advising for students undecided about a major
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Major/minor selection and declaration
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Provide referrals to university resources
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Majors and Programs
Athletic Training
Cell and Molecular Biology
School of Criminal Justice Academic Advising
Exercise Science
Biology
Sociology
Pre-Professional
Psychology
Allied health
School of Public and Non Profit Administration
Study Abroad
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