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Getting Started

Getting started, or coming back to college, can sometimes be a daunting process. At the Traverse City Regional Center, we are ready to help you every step of the way. Working with an academic advisor is the best way to ensure that you get started on the right path.

Getting Started is Easy:

• Email us at nminfo@gvsu.edu or call (231) 995-1785 to make an appointment with an academic advisor.
• Obtain unofficial copies of transcripts from previously attended colleges and bring them with you to your advising appointment.
• Explore financial aid options. The GVSU Financial Aid office provides information on the process, including information on filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• You may also be interested in looking at scholarship information for information on financial assistance.

Applying to Grand Valley:

We strongly encourage you to speak with an advisor prior to applying for admission in order to ensure that you complete the appropriate application to assist you in meeting your educational goals. Transfer and non-degree seeking undergraduate applicants must apply and be accepted no later than one month before the beginning of the semester of anticipated attendance. There is no time restriction for graduate level applicants. Applications are available at the Traverse City Regional Center or online. 

Exploring Your Options:

View the tabs on the left to read information about the programs offered in Traverse City. Click on the thumbnail below to see how your interests, degree options, and career goals can all fit together.