Application Information
Application Materials and Submission Information
Application opens: OCTOBER 1
Priority Admission Application deadline: FEBRUARY 15
Late applications will be accepted until all seats are filled
This program requires a secondary admission application, submitted during the second semester of the second year as an undergraduate. The secondary admission application can be found on the College of Health Professions Student Services Office website.
Transfer students must already be accepted into GVSU before the secondary application deadline.
Admission & Application Requirements
Phase I - Prerequisites
Students may apply to the program if they can demonstrate that the prerequisites below will be completed before the start of the AFN program in late August.*
- Overall GPA of 2.7 or above
- CHM 109
- BIO 120
- BMS 105
- Completion of 45 credit hours
* Note that CHM 234 may be completed in the program, and must be completed with a C+ or better.
Phase II - Application Requirements
AFN Priority Application Deadline: February 15
Late applications will be considered, assuming requirements are met & space is available
The following is required for the application process. More information and links to required documents can be found on the CHP Student Services Office website
- Completed AFN secondary application
- Admitted to GVSU for the intended fall start of the program (apply at: GVSU admissions)
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended - send to GVSU
- Resume
- Course Completion Verification form
- 1-2-page statement of professional philosophy to include addressing the following questions:
- Why have you chosen AFN?
- What are your career goals?
- Two completed recommendation contacts (recommendation forms will be sent to contacts by e-mail)
Phase III - Official Admission Notification
After the priority application deadline of February 15, applications will be processed and reviewed.
All applicants will receive notification of their admission decision.
Applicants admitted to the program will be invited to schedule an advising appointment with an AFN faculty member to review next steps.