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.

1.  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.
    
2. Secondary Admission Application (link at top of page) for Applied Food and Nutrition. Plan to fully complete and submit this online application in one sitting as it cannot be saved to return to later.
    
3. Statement of Professional Goals (1-2 pages): Why have you chosen AFN as a major? What are your career goals? (attach to application). 
   • How to write a professional goals statement
      
4. Two electronic recommendations 
   • Applicant will provide the full name and email address for their two recommenders in the application. 
   • Ensure the email addresses are correct and free of any typos. 
   • The College of Health Professions Student Services office will send the recommender a link to our electronic recommendation form. 
   • Once submitted, the form will be added to the applicant's file.
   • The recommendation link cannot be sent out until after we receive your completed application, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application no later than two weeks before the February 15th application deadline.
   • It is your responsibility and a professional courtesy to notify your recommender in advance that they will be receiving a link from our office and to respond promptly.
   • Family members are not acceptable recommenders. Applicants should identify individuals who they've worked or volunteered with in a professional or academic capacity. 
      
5. Resume (attach to application)
   • Resume template
      
6. Cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.7 or higher
    
7. Verification of Course Completion (use link above)
    
8. Prerequisite Coursework. Completion of the following courses or their equivalents prior to the fall start of the AFN program. 
   • BIO 120 Cell and Molecular Biology 
   • BMS 105 Basic Nutrition 
   • CHM 109 Introductory Chemistry
      
9. 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]

Electronic submission of application materials is preferred, however if mailing of materials is necessary please use the following address:

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 to schedule an appointment or email Emma Woodward at [email protected]