Track B is for students who have graduated from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care CoARC-accredited associate degree program and have their Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.

Rolling Deadline: Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.
Program Start: Full-time and part-time options are available. Students will work with the program director to create a personalized plan and start date.

• Applicants may proceed to complete the BS RC application once admitted to Grand Valley State University.
• These students will complete Respiratory Care (RSC), Allied Health Sciences (AHS) and General education designated courses. The number of outstanding general education courses will depend upon previous coursework. Student transcript(s) will be evaluated to determine transfer courses that fulfill the bachelor's degree requirements.
• Students who have completed the MACRAO or MTA criteria through a community college will have fulfilled many of these general education courses.
• Per the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), students entering the program without the advanced Registered Respiratory (RRT) credential must achieve the credential prior to taking the final semester RSC 495 capstone course.
• Students can transfer up to 80 credits from the respiratory care associate degree toward GVSU's BSRC degree, and a minimum of 40 credits (of the required minimum 120 graduation credits) must be from a senior-level institution/university.

Track B Application Materials and 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 B application.
• Respiratory Care Track B 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
• Associate degree in respiratory care from a CoARC accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Proof of being...Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who is RRT eligible
• Statement of Professional Goals (1-2 paragraphs): How will the bachelor's degree help you achieve your educational and professional objectives?

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 emailed 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.