We make it easy to transfer from OCC to GVSU
You made a good decision in choosing Oakland Community College as the place to start your higher education. Now it is time to make another good decision by choosing Grand Valley State University as the school at which to complete your bachelor's degree.
There's a reason so many OCC students finish their college careers at Grand Valley. Grand Valley has the programs, the people, and the resources you need to make your transition smooth and easy.
Ready to transfer before you finish your associate's degree? Our Reverse Transfer program can help you get all the credentials you'll need to increase your opportunities in the workforce by simultaneously earning your associate's degree while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at GVSU.
Here's more of what you'll get when you make your Grand transfer:
- Transferability of courses
- Academic advising and guidance
- Career counseling and placement
- Financial aid info
- Housing options advice
Getting started on your grand transfer is easy. Go to online to gvsu.edu/transfer, call (616) 331-2025 or email [email protected]. Our admissions experts will work with you to answer your questions, get you started, and make sure your transfer is as smooth as possible.
Does it pay to continue on for a bachelor's degree?
Annual compensation for associate's vs. bachelor's degree holders, 2014 Source: PayScale
Early career pay (0-5 years experience) vs. Mid-career pay (10+ years experience)
|
Pay Percentile |
Early Career Associate's Degree |
Early Career Bachelor's Degree |
Early Career Bachelor's Degree Premium |
Mid-Career Associate's Degree |
Mid-Career Bachelor's Degree |
Mid-Career Bachelor's Degree Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10% |
$22,400 |
$29,100 |
30% |
$31,200 |
$41,700 |
34% |
|
25% |
$28,400 |
$36,100 |
27% |
$40,100 |
$57,000 |
42% |
|
50% |
$37,000 |
$46,900 |
26% |
$53,100 |
$80,000 |
51% |
|
75% |
$48,900 |
$48,900 |
25% |
$70,200 |
$110,000 |
57% |
|
90% |
$61,300 |
$76,600 |
25% |
$90,200 |
$146,000 |
62% |