Grand Valley State University serves students and the community in the Southwest Michigan region and Jackson county by providing undergraduate and graduate programs online and hybrid at Jackson College. Whether you are a transfer student, a veteran, an adult looking to return to school or a graduate student, Grand Valley at Jackson College is here to support you and your career. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally and personally while learning where you live, we will guide you from your first step to your graduation.
Located in James McDivitt Hall on Jackson College's Central Campus, we are here to serve and help you with your academic and career goals.
Our team provides personalized support with:
Grand Valley State University's new Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is a unique bachelor's degree program that gives applied associates degree holders the opportunity to step up their education and careers.
Three in-demand areas:
Core components:
*Dependent on enrollment, and courses may be offered in person on Jackson College's Central Campus
Grand Valley State University's RN-to-BSN Program offers flexible learning and clinical experience for current associate degree nursing students, new graduates, and registered nurses, who work full-time. The RN-to-BSN Program helps Registered Nurses expand their career opportunity and prepare them for graduate nursing programs.
GVSU RN-to-BSN program features small class sizes which provide individualized, meaningful engagement with professors and fellow students to meet the needs of full-time working students.
Core Components:
Grand Valley is offering fully online graduate programs in 7 in-demand computing fields!
GVSU College of Computing has developed innovative, online master's degrees that combine in-demand coursework with hands-on computing experience, making them a great fit for busy schedules. The programs welcome students from all majors and academic backgrounds.
The seven computing options include:
Posted: July 11, 2023
Leaders at Grand Valley State University and Jackson College signed an agreement on July 11, 2023, that includes a nursing pathway for Jackson College students to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing from GVSU, strengthening the talent pipeline in that field. The agreement also provides other Jackson College students with seamless pathways to complete their bachelor's degrees at GVSU.
A free, online course from Grand Valley will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives.
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