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!



Why Choose the Padnos College of Engineering?


ASEE Diversity Recognition Program Bronze Award

The Padnos College of Engineering is proud to have received the Bronze Level Award from the American Society for Engineering Education for the 2019 ASEE Diversity Recognition Program.


PCE News

PCE's Corey Werth honored with Sustainability Champion Award

PCE's Corey Werth honored with Sustainability Champion Award

Corey Werth honored for his sustainability efforts

Mar 25, 2026

Roger That! Celebrates 10 Years

Roger That! Celebrates 10 Years

The Padnos College of Engineering once again took part in this annual conference, which this year celebrated space and time.

Feb 25, 2026

PCE Faculty Receive Awards at Faculty Award Convocation

PCE Faculty Receive Awards at Faculty Award Convocation

Congratulations to PCE's Faculty Award winners who received their honors at GVSU's recent Faculty Awards Convocation

Feb 18, 2026

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Events

Toast to the Class of 2026

April 22, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Winter & Summer 2026 graduates, you're invited to join President Mantella and GVSU Alumni Relations to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime....

Toast to the Class of 2026

April 22, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Winter & Summer 2026 graduates, you're invited to join President Mantella and GVSU Alumni Relations to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime....

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