Teacher preparation is an upper-division professional program. During the freshman and sophomore years, students work toward fulfilling degree requirements, major and minor requirements, and prerequisite education prior to application to the College of Education.

Students have two advisors (transfer students have the same dual advisors):

• A faculty advisor in the student's teaching major
• An education faculty advisor

College of Education students sign a Declaration of Intent form and attend a Group Advising Session during the semester they enroll in ED 315.

Students who transfer to Grand Valley must attend a Group Advising Session the semester they enter Grand Valley State University.

At the Group Advising Session students are assigned a College of Education advisor. Students meet with this advisor at least once before being admitted into the College of Education.

Students should discuss career and employment opportunities with their advisors and with GVSU Career Services department. Candidates should also review policies in the Undergraduate Teacher Education Student Advising Handbook, available at advising sessions. In addition, advising materials and sample four-year course sequences are available in the College of Education Student Information and Services Center.

Advising Is: 

Program clarification

Reviewing short-term and   long-term academic goals

Learning about university
requirements\
resources

College of Education Advisors:

     Help clarify academic and career goals
     Help with class selection based on
     requirements, availability and interests
     Provide information about courses and registration 
     Help evaluate academic progress 
     Provide information about course adds\drops\withdrawals
     Have information on special programs and international opportunities

Students Need To:
     Meet with assigned College of Education advisor on a regular basis 
     Understand GVSU requirements and those of the major/minor 
     Be aware of application deadlines
     Review the class schedule each semester

Take To Advising Appointments:
     Tentative course scheduling plan 
     Questions about specific education courses 
     Information that may effect program completion
   
To schedule an appointment with an undergraduate College of Education advisor contact:

                    Student Information and Services Center
                    101 Eberhard Center
                    Phone: 616-331-6650
                    Fax: 616-331-6217
                                 or
                   coeserve@gvsu.edu

(Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 6:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)