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 computing students through a variety of minor programs.

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Specific information on the admission, curriculum, and graduation requirements can be found in each program section below, or you can take a virtual tour of our Pew Grand Rapids Campus and Allendale Campus. Both the School of Engineering and the Occupational Safety & Health Management Department are based on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 

Questions about your course schedule or program requirements? Contact our team of professional advisors!



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PCE News

OSH Class Recognized For Use of AI Within A Project

OSH Class Recognized For Use of AI Within A Project

The OSH 440 Safety and Health Program Development class used technology to enhance a workplace safety program they built for a local company.

Jul 10, 2026

STEPS Camp Celebrates 25 Years

STEPS Camp Celebrates 25 Years

For a quarter century, GVSU has hosted STEPS camp for 7th and 8th graders to give them a real-world opportunity to use their STEM skills.

Jul 8, 2026

PCE Student Team Part of YouTube Series

PCE Student Team Part of YouTube Series

A PCE student team is profiled as part of the Cast In Steel series, which features college teams working to solve a challenge.

Jul 6, 2026

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