Welcome to Grand Valley State University at Jackson College!

YOUR NEXT STEP IS GRAND VALLEY

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:

  • Admissions and enrollment (review transcripts and find out which credits will transfer over for a program of your choice)
  • Academic advising (choosing an academic program and making the right choice for you)
  • Career exploration and planning
  • FAFSA completion and financial aid guidance

Choose a Program that Works for You and Your Busy Schedule

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE TO BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

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:

  • Offered in person* or fully online
  • Earn stackable certificates in the area of your choice
  • Receive credit for your prior learning and work experience

*Dependent on enrollment, and courses may be offered in person on Jackson College's Central Campus

 

REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

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:

  • Offered primarily online
  • Complete clinical experience in your area
  • Graduate in 16 months

 

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:

  1. Applied Computer Science, M.S.
  2. Artificial Intelligence, M.S.
  3. Cybersecurity, M.S.
  4. Health and Bioinformatics, M.S.
  5. Human-Centered Computing, M.S.
  6. Software Engineering, M.S.
  7. Computing Fundamentals Graduate Badge

 

GVSU and Jackson College leaders sitting at a table signing documents

GVSU, Jackson College team to create new pathways for students, strengthen nursing talent pipeline

BY MICHELE COFFILL

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.

Read the full article on GVNext.

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