Are you thinking about shifting your education to Grand Valley in the future? Use these Transfer Guides to find out what programs we have that match your future goals. 

Transfer Guides

Schedule your Transfer Orientation

The Orientation fee is $100. If you are having difficulty paying the Transfer Orientation fee, please contact the Admissions and Recruitment Office at (616) 331-2025 or at [email protected]. 

New Student Checklist

If you make it through all these steps, you'll be prepared for being a GV student!

1. Set up your multi-factor authentication
2. Log into Banner
   1. Complete 6 Verification steps
3. Log into Student Gmail Account

If your academic advisor suggested that you take a placement test, use the following links:

1. Math Placement Test
2. Language Placement Test

You had the option of attending a Zoom or In-Person Transfer Orientation session.  

In-Person Session

• Your assigned advising center will provide specific location instructions
• Watch/read your email (GVSU & Personal) for further details
• Contact Parking Services to request a temporary parking pass for the City Campus

Zoom Session

• Computer Required (no cell phones)
• Download Zoom to your computer prior to the session 
• Enable/test screen share capabilities and microphone 
• You will need a secure internet connection for 2 hours
• We encourage you to log in to your Zoom session 5 minutes before the start of your session.

For assistance, please use this Zoom Help Center or contact the GVSU IT Office at (616) 331-2101 or [email protected].

If you are currently in progress with coursework be sure to send an updated official transcript at the end of each semester. Failure to send an updated transcript at the end of each semester could limit your ability to register for future classes:

• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Admissions Office, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401

If you have taken an AP exam and/or Credit by Exam and would like the score to be reviewed for credit, please have your official score report sent to GVSU. We do not accept scores from the transcripts of other institutions, including high schools.

• Send using College Board

During your New Student Orientation, your Advisor will go over the following topics and more!

Grand Valley Student Support Services