Graduate Studies at Grand Valley
From Advanced Studies to Advancing Your Career
Grand Valley State University offers more than 60 graduate programs across business, health sciences, education, engineering, and the arts. Whether you are looking to advance in your current field or pivot to something new, GVSU graduate programs are designed around working professionals. Learn more about graduate admissions requirements.
Attend an Event
Graduate Assistantships
Connect with Us
Discover how GVSU can support your goals—attend an event to explore programs, financing options, and the path to advancing your career.
Grand Valley offers part-time, paid work experiences for graduate students that allow them to expand and/or apply their discipline knowledge and skills under supervision.
Talk one-on-one with a graduate recruiter to explore programs, discuss admission requirements, and learn how GVSU can help advance your career.
Graduate Admission Requirements
Get started on your application by reviewing the graduate requirements page, where you’ll find a checklist of the materials needed for your program.
Graduate Program Offerings
Masters' and Doctoral Programs
Advance in your field with advanced graduate and doctoral programs designed to deepen expertise and expand opportunities.
Graduate Certificates
Enhance your resume with skills-focused certificate programs built for working professionals.
Graduate Badges
Showcase specialized knowledge and stand out in your career with graduate-level badges.
Combined Degree Programs
Earn your bachelor’s and master’s together through an accelerated program that saves you time and money.
Graduate Admission Status and Checklist
Congratulations on pursuing your graduate education with Grand Valley! If you’ve been admitted, use the admitted student checklist to get ready for your program. If you’ve applied and are awaiting a decision, you can easily track your status in the application portal.