Academics and Programs
Academic Programs
With over 200 areas of study to choose from, a liberal education emphasis, excellent faculty, and hands-on research opportunities, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Grand Valley has a strong academic focus creates a rewarding educational experience.
First-Rate Faculty
Grand Valley's faculty members are highly accomplished and love to teach. Our faculty members know you by name and will help you succeed. Our faculty is also respected nationally – Grand Valley ranks second in our category for faculty Fulbright Scholars.
Graduate Assistantship
Graduate assistantships are work opportunities offered to graduate students. Graduate assistantships provide graduate students a tuition waiver and a part-time, paid work experience. There are a limited number of graduate assistantships available for qualified students.
A Great Investment
A Grand Valley education is a great investment. The return on that investment ensures graduates are uniquely prepared with the knowledge, skills, and understanding that employers seek and reward. You will have the skills to succeed wherever your career and life take you.
Even better, Grand Valley supports your success by providing a full range of academic, career, and other support services, such as the GVSU Career Center, designed to help you achieve your goals. The Career Center will host free sessions such resume writing and interviewing workshops. Also, over 1600 employers participate in job fairs, on campus interviews and other on campus events every year.
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Grand Valley offers over 200 areas of study, all of which are taught by passionate faculty members who are leaders in their fields and come from all over the United States and the world.
We are proud to offer our undergraduates research opportunities that are generally only available to graduate students at other universities. Grand Valley even sponsors research grants for undergraduate students. The Students Summer Scholars program provides $8,000 grants for summer research with Grand Valley faculty members.
There are great opportunities for graduate students at Grand Valley. Many of our graduates have the opportunity to conduct research with faculty or pursue internships at local companies, providing a wide range of professional experiences. Graduate students can receive research grants from Grand Valley as well as funding to attend professional conferences. In addition, students who conduct research may participate in our annual Graduate Showcase.
Living on campus will provide learning resources to enhance your education. Visit the housing website for more information.