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Attend an Event
Attending one of our events is a great way to get information about graduate programs at Grand Valley. Whether you want general graduate school information, details pertaining to a specific program, or just want to see what GVSU has to offer, we have what you are looking for below.
Area of Interest Sessions
For program specific advising or information about graduate assistantships, we recommend you contact your graduate program of interest or start by scheduling an appointment with our Graduate Recruiter, Rachel Van Den Broek. We’ll go over information about GVSU, any questions you may have about the application, financial aid and financing your degree, and any other topics you want to cover.
Graduate School Events
Learn the ins-and-outs of obtaining a graduate degree, badge, or certificate. These online events vary from session-to-session and cover topics, such as choosing the right program, financial aid opportunities, navigating the application process, tips on furthering your education, and more. One-on-one sessions are also available if you would like something more personal.
Graduate Fairs
Grand Valley attends multiple graduate fairs throughout the year. This is a great way to get program information and ask questions.
Not Finding What You're Looking For?
You can make an individual appointment! Prospective graduate students are encouraged to visit campus or schedule an individual appointment with our Graduate Admissions office. All appointments will cover information about the university, specific questions about the application, and financial aid/financing your degree. Prospective graduate students who wish to meet with a graduate program directly are encouraged to contact specific graduate programs for more information regarding visit opportunities.
Area of Interest Sessions
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September 15 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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September 29 | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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October 13 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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October 27 | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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Professional Master of Arts in Social Innovation (PMASI) |
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September 15, 2021 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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November 17, 2021 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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February 17, 2022 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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May 12, 2022 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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Kirkhof College of Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate, Interprofessional Palliative and Hospice Care Certificate, Interprofessional Health Informatics Certificate |
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M.Ed. Leadership & Educational Specialist in Leadership (Ed.S.) |
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education |
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M.Ed. in Educational Technology |
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M.Ed. in Literacy Studies |
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M.Ed in Educational Leadership Special Education Administration |
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Educational Specialist in Leadership (Ed.S.) Online Information Session |
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August 3 | 12:00 PM |
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ESL Endorsement Online Information Session |
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August 5 | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
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M.Ed. in Instruction and Curriculum |
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August 10 |12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) in Biomedical Sciences |
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Public, Nonprofit, and Health Administration (M.P.A. , M.P.N.L., M.H.A.) |
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School of Computing & Information Systems M.S. (Graduate) Webinars |
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School of Engineering M.S.E. (Graduate) Webinars |
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Professional Science Masters Programs (Applied Statistics; Biostatistics; Cell and Molecular Biology; Data Science and Analytics; Health informatics and Bioinformatics |
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Upcoming Graduate School Events
Types of Events
- Virtual Information Sessions - cover information about the university, specific questions about the application, and financial aid/financing your degree in a group format.
- "Is Graduate School Right For Me?" Seminar - You’ll learn practical tips on how to prepare for grad school, and how to enhance your grad application and profile.
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August 4 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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August 10 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
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August 18 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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August 25 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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September 1 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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September 9 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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July 30 | 12:00 PM |
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August 14 | 10:00 AM |
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August 19 | 7:00 PM |
Upcoming Graduate Fairs
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Michigan State University Graduate and Law School Fair |
October 20, 2021 |
“Getting a follow-up phone call so soon after submitting my application made all the difference. Instead of feeling like my application went off into some digital void, I received that human connection to the university. I knew they really cared that I applied.”
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Tyler Reed, Data Analytics Graduate Student