Respiratory Care Track A - Program Application Information


APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Application Opens: October 1st
Priority Application Deadline:  MARCH 15th  
Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled

  • Track A is for students entering GVSU who do not currently have a respiratory care degree.
  • Students admitted to Track A will enroll concurrently in MCC's Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited respiratory care program in partnership with GVSU for the next two years.
  • Students return to GVSU for the final year to complete the BS RSC courses/degree at GVSU.  
     

Verification of Course Completion Form


Track A: Application Materials & Admission Criteria 

  • GVSU Admissions Undergraduate Application  - Admission to GVSU is required.  Students must be admitted to Grand Valley State University prior to submitting the Track A application.
  • Respiratory Care Track A Program Application (link above) 
    • Plan to fully complete and submit this online application in one sitting as it cannot be saved to return later.
  • Official and updated copies of ALL non-GVSU transcripts need to be sent directly to the GVSU Admissions Office (if not previously submitted):
    • Grand Valley State University, Attn: Admissions Office, 1 Campus Drive - 150 STU, Allendale, MI 49401 or email: [email protected]
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 
  • Completion of Prerequisite Courses (grade of "C" or higher)
    • AHS 100 – Medical Terminology
    • BMS 250 & 251 – Anatomy and Physiology I & II
    • CHM 109 - Introductory Chemistry
    • MTH 110 - Algebra (A general education course may be substituted if advanced math placement is achieved)
    • WRT 150 – Strategies in Writing
  • Verification of Course Completion Form (link above)

Applicants who are not currently enrolled at GVSU or have not yet taken GVSU classes should meet with a CHP academic advisor as soon as possible to review your transfer course equivalencies and program eligibility. Go to our CHP Student Services Office website or call our office at (616) 331-5900 to set up a prospective student advising appointment.

All program application materials must be submitted and attached to the electronic application or if necessary via email to [email protected]

If mailing materials is necessary, please address them to:
College of Health Professions - Student Services
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]

ACADEMIC ADVISING

The College of Health Professions (CHP) Student Services Office (SSO) in collaboration with CHP faculty and staff provides academic advising, admissions, and other student services to future and current undergraduate and graduate students in support of their academic, professional and personal development on the campus and within the greater community.

COST

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost. See tuition, fees, and financial aid information below.

Students should plan on additional cost for travel expenses to clinical placements which can be up to three hours from Grand Rapids. 



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