APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

The Applied Food and Nutrition program is competitive, requires admission to GVSU, completion of a secondary application, and corresponding materials.  Applicants must complete the prerequisites prior to the start of the program.  Applicants may apply while courses are in progress.  There is no waitlist for this program.

Application Opens: October 1st
Priority Application Deadline:  February 15 
Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats in the program are filled.

Application Requirements: 
The application & supplemental materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by February 15 for priority consideration. 

• GVSU Admissions Undergraduate Application (only required for students who are not currently a GVSU student).  Students must be admitted to Grand Valley State University prior to the program application deadline.
• Applied Food and Nutrition Secondary Program Application (use link above) -  Please Note:  Plan to fully complete and submit this online application in one sitting as it cannot be saved to return to later.
• Statement of Professional Goals (1-2 pages):  Why have you chosen AFN as a major? What are your career goals? (attach to application)
• Two Recommendations are required from employment/volunteer supervisor or academic instructor/advisor (use the specific form linked below)
• Resume (attach to application)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Verification of Course Completion (use form linked below, then attach to application) 
• Official and updated copies of ALL non-GVSU transcripts need to be sent directly to the GVSU Admissions Office at:
  • Mail: Grand Valley State University, Attn: Admissions Office, 1 Campus Drive - 150 STU, Allendale, MI 49401
  • Email: [email protected]

Recommendation Form

Verification of Course Completion Form

Electronic submission is preferred, however if mailing of materials is necessary please use the following address or send via email to [email protected]

College of Health Professions - Student Services Office
Grand Valley State University 
301 Michigan St NE, Suite #113
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314

Questions about admissions and applications? 
Call the CHP Student Services Office at (616) 331-5900 or email Michelle Johnson at [email protected]