GVSU Hosts and Competes in National Metal Casting Competition
The Cast In Steel event was hosted at the IDC from April 15-17.
Apr 20, 2026
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.
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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Why Choose the Padnos College of Engineering?
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 Student Receives Prestigious Honor
Annika Mattson received a Glenn A. Niemeyer Award at the Student Awards Convocation. She served as president of the Laker Racing team, working with other students to design and construct a race car for competitions.
Apr 14, 2026
PCE Students Honored at Year-End Celebration
9 Padnos College of Engineering students were saluted at the 2026 Student Awards Convocation
Apr 14, 2026
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....
Padnos College of Engineering Project Day
April 23, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) Project Day showcases the work of undergraduate and graduate students in Engineering and Occupational Safety and Health Management majors. Projects are...