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

3 MT Competitor, Ellen Foley, Makes the Local News

This year's 3 MT 2nd place winner, Ellen Foley, spoke about her research with a local news channel. Neighbors of Church Lake are concerned about road salt runoff and the potential detrimental effects on the water quality and aquatic life.

Foley, a Grand Valley State University graduate student research assistant, has been part of the team collecting samples.

“We’re seeing really high levels of chloride, which is a component of road salt, and we’re also seeing very high concentrations of phosphorous all at the bottom of the lake,” Foley said.

Read the full article here.

Ellen Foley conducting research at Church Lake

International Students

Greetings from The Graduate School at Grand Valley State University! Our goal is to make your search for a Graduate Program as simple as possible, and to invite you to our campus. We have put together many resources to help support you throughout your process.

Upcoming International Events

Every Friday morning at 9:00 AM our International Admissions team is hosting hour-long virtual sessions for prospective students and admitted students to discuss any questions that you may have. Whether you want general information, details pertaining to a specific program, or just want to see what GVSU has to offer, please take a look at the webinars available for you. We are here to support you in your quest for graduate education at GVSU.

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

Michigan Historical Review Calls for Submissions!

May 17, 2022

Pere Marquette River Trip

Apr 22, 2022

Fulbright Application Cycle Now Open!

Apr 20, 2022

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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.

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.