Fall 2021 New Graduate Student Orientation

The Graduate School will be providing three sessions of New Graduate Student Orientation in the Fall 2021 semester. On Wednesday, August 25, two in-person sessions are available on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. The first is from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the second is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Thursday, August 26, a virtual session will be held via Zoom from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The content of all sessions is the same.

Registration is now open for all sessions. Please registrar for the session you wish to attend because we do have some capacity limitations. Those who register for the virtual session will receive an email with Zoom information closer to the orientation date. Those who register for the in-person sessions must follow GVSU's face mask policy at the time of the event.

Student Initiated Combined Degree Programs at GVSU

The Student Initiated Combined Degree program offers students a unique opportunity to combine undergraduate and graduate degree programs that meet their personal, academic, and career goals. Working with faculty advisors, students can combine degrees from different disciplines and tailor their own student-centered and goal-driven educational experience. The Student Initiated Combined Degree program provides students with extraordinary educational freedom and flexibility while reducing the time required to complete both programs separately.

The Graduate School at GVSU

We're glad you're considering a graduate degree from Grand Valley State University. Each of our graduate programs offers the connections, experiences, and superior value you need to open more doors, create more opportunities, and set yourself apart.

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Whether your goal is the pursuit of knowledge, development of new skills, or advancement in your career, our programs will help you achieve your next goal for career success. In addition, we offer programs in a variety of formats, designed to meet the needs of busy professionals and adult learners

How Will You Benefit?

Individuals with graduate degrees have unique access to opportunities for:

Career Advancement
Career Flexibility
Recognition & Credibility
Financial Rewards

Why Choose GVSU?

Our graduates drive innovation within their chosen fields, benefiting from graduate programs designed around:

Real-world research opportunities
Vibrant service-learning
Community connections
Diversity & Inclusion

The Graduate School

The Graduate School (TGS) provides leadership and support and aims to prepare GVSU graduates to become:

Effective leaders in their field
Engaged, lifelong learners
Scholars who excel in a global environment

Have you listened to our graduate program podcasts?

You can now explore GVSU graduate programs on the go by tuning into our program podcasts. These podcasts are filled with information about our graduate programming and feature our program directors. Visit our podcast page and choose your program of interest to get started.

Masters and Doctoral Degrees: Full listing of our graduate programs. GVSU also offers a number of Certificate Programs and Combined Bachelor/Master Degree Programs.

Future Students: Information about admissions, graduate program tutorial podcasts, tuition and fees, international student admissions and resources, campus life, orientation, financial support, and more.

Current Students: Information about opportunities, policies and procedures, thesis and dissertation information, student services, and more.

Faculty & Staff: Information for the faculty and staff about procedures and policies, instructions and forms, graduate assistantships and the Graduate Council.

News and Information

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Students Recognized with Graduate Dean's Citation Awards

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Financial Assistance

Financial assistance may be available to help you continue your graduate studies at GVSU during the COVID-19 pandemic. This financial assistance is not limited to tuition assistance. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships has a short application for students to state how they’ve been impacted. Each individual application will be reviewed as quickly as possible. Here is the link to make a request: www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/hardshiprequest

Please contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships with questions regarding financial assistance:
Telephone: (616) 331-3234 or 800-748-0246
Email: finaid@gvsu.edu

Should you be experiencing issues related to housing insecurity, please contact the Office of Housing & Residence Life at housing@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-2120.