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

**PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for the Winter 2027 cycle, applications are open now and close October 15th, 2026. Applications for the Winter 2028 cycle open October 1st, 2026.**

• Entry Level is for students entering GVSU who do not currently have a respiratory care degree.
• Students admitted to Entry Level will take all programmatic classes at GVSU.

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

1. GVSU Admissions Undergraduate Application - Admission to GVSU is required. Students must be admitted to Grand Valley State University prior to submitting the application.
    
2. Respiratory Care Entry Level Application (use link above). Plan to fully complete and submit this online application in one sitting as it cannot be saved to return later.
    
3. 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]
      
4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
    
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
      
6. Verification of Course Completion Form (use link above)
    
7. 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.

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 
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 Emma Woodward at [email protected]