What is it?

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given to graduating seniors by the Michigan Department of Education in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. 

Who is eligible to earn it?

The MI-SoBL is awarded to high school graduates or the equivalent. The MI-SoBL may be awarded to any student receiving a Michigan high school diploma, a high school certificate of completion, or a high school equivalency certificate.

Why should I pursue it?

Upon receiving the MI-SoBL, prospective students have the opportunity to earn 15 college credits at Grand Valley State University! When Grand Valley receives your official transcript, you will be awarded credit and you will receive an evaluation indicating the credit awarded. 

 If you have questions about this process, please contact the Admissions and Recruitment Office at [email protected] or call (616) 331-2025.

 If you have questions about how this may impact your course requirements or academic program, please contact the Modern Languages and Literatures Department at [email protected] (616) 331-3203.