Welcome to the Padnos College of Engineering!
The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) offers undergraduate programs in Engineering and Occupational Safety and Health Management. Graduate programs are offered in engineering and the professional sciences. The college also provides courses in support of non-engineering and students through a variety of minor programs.
Specific information on the admission, curriculum, and graduation requirements can be found in each program section below. All programs are based on the City Campus in Grand Rapids.
Questions about your course schedule or program requirements? Contact our team of professional advisors!
Blue Spark launches during Tech Week!
Blue Spark is PCE's latest way to connect with and strengthen our state, by providing a makers space where entrepreneurs and small companies can:
- Test and adopt new technologies
- Collaborate with GVSU students and faculty
- Gain access to systems and technology
Located inside of our Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center, Blue Spark will ignite passion and allow companies and entrepreneurs to partner with faculty and students inside a major university. Learn more about how Blue Spark will benefit both the community and GVSU students here.
Why Choose the Padnos College of Engineering?
ABET Accreditation
The Padnos College of Engineering's B.S.E. degree programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Computer Engineering Major is accredited under Computer Engineering Program Criteria by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
PCE News
GVSU's SHPE Chapter Attends National Convention in Indianapolis
GVSU's chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers attended the SHPE national convention in Indianapolis.
Investiture Ceremony Celebrating Dr. Nicholas Baine as James R. Sebastian Endowed Chair
An investiture ceremony on October 29, 2026 celebrated the naming of Dr. Nicholas Baine to the James R. Sebastian Endowed Chair in Engineering Cooperative Education and Educational Development.
Next Engineers: Engineering Discovery Program Launches in Local Classroom
Next Engineers visited Pinewood Middle School to engage in hands-on engineering and design activities.