PreProfessional Resources

What does it mean to be PreProfessional at GVSU?

The Preprofessional Advising Team in the CLAS Academic Advising Center works with all GVSU students and alumni who are pursuing the professional graduate programs in health care that are indicated in the space to the right. We work closely with students as early as their first semester at GVSU to learn about health care programs, gain well-rounded experiences, and connect with academic and other resources to support them in their goals. We also provide a high-level of support for students going through the professional school application process. Please click through the links below to familiarize yourself with the resources and programs we provide. Here are some ways to connect with a Preprofessional Advisor:

We are thrilled you have decided to pursue a Preprofessional career path at GVSU and look forward to supporting you on this journey!

Areas of future study

Medicine - Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Dental - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)

Optometry - Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Veterinarian - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 

Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Podiatry - Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) 

Chiropractic - Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Other Health Professions Advising

Kirkhof College of Nursing can assist you with the following programs 

  • B.S.N.
  • RN to B.S.N.
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Second Degree Nursing Program

College of Health Professions can assist you with the following graduate programs. 

See their main site linked at the top of this menu for undergraduate majors and career options.

Resources by Type

Profession Specific Resources

Track your progress
Download your copy here

Create a copy of our preprofessional tracking document to log information you will need for your application process. This document has tabs for many items including your Academic Plan, Experiences and Hours, GPA Calculators, Potential letter writers, Important Contact Info ...and more!

Meet our Staff

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences welcomes preprofessional students to meet with one of our advisors regardless of degree program or major. Schedule with one of them via Navigate360 or by calling our office at (616) 331 - 8585. 

Preprofessional Events

Getting Ready to Apply Workshops

January 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Getting Ready to Apply Workshops are designed for students who will be applying to medical, dental, pharmacy, vet, optometry, podiatry, or chiropractic school in 2026 (for 2027 admission). Join...

AACOM PRESENTS: What Is Osteopathic Medicine?

February 2, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Are you interested in becoming a physician? Did you know that not all doctors are MDs? Join AACOM for this virtual webinar to learn more about how osteopathic medicine makes a difference in people’s...

PharmD Level up Series

February 3, 2026 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

As part of AACP’s Pharmacy Is Right For Me campaign, we’re excited to present PharmD Level Up , a dynamic series of live events designed to educate and inspire about the...

Getting Ready to Apply Workshops

February 6, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Getting Ready to Apply Workshops are designed for students who will be applying to medical, dental, pharmacy, vet, optometry, podiatry, or chiropractic school in 2026 (for 2027 admission). Join...

AACOM PRESENTS: Navigating AACOMAS and the DO Explorer

February 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Are you ready to apply to medical school? Join AACOM for this virtual webinar to learn more about the AACOMAS application and the DO Explorer, a free online database designed to help you explore your...

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