Welcome to the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing!

The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering & Computing (PCEC) offers undergraduate programs in computing, engineering, and occupational safety and health management. Graduate programs are offered in applied computer science, engineering, and the professional sciences. The college also provides courses in support of non-engineering and computing students through a variety of minor programs.

PCEC Student Perspectives Video

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. The School of Computing is based on the Allendale Campus, while the School of Engineering, the Occupational Safety & Health Management Department, and the Professional Science Masters Programs 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 and Computing?


ASEE Diversity Recognition Program Bronze Award

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


PCEC News

Grand Valley State University Hosted the First Robotics Competition

Grand Valley State University Hosted the First Robotics Competition

First Robotics returned to Grand Valley State University's Allendale campus for the weekend of March 25 and 26.

Mar 29, 2023

GVSU Biomedical Engineering Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards

GVSU Biomedical Engineering Student Wins Two Prestigious Awards

Madison, a biomedical engineering student at GVSU, has been recognized for her exceptional academic achievements by winning second prize in the ESD TechCentury Magazine writing contest and the Michigan Space Grant Consortium(MSGC) Undergraduate Fellowship

Mar 27, 2023

A mobile app created by GVSU Computing Faculty and student could identify signs of depression

A mobile app created by GVSU Computing Faculty and student could identify signs of depression

A computing department faculty member and student are in the early stage of creating a mobile application that could determine if someone is depressed based on the tone of their voice.

Mar 27, 2023

Cyber Threat Range opened by School of Computing is a game changer for the students and the community

Cyber Threat Range opened by School of Computing is a game changer for the students and the community

The Cyber Threat Range, housed under the Applied Computing Institute was established through a link with Mark Tellier, a cybersecurity specialist and former chief information officer for the Michigan National Guard.

Mar 17, 2023

A new GVSU degree program enables students to rapidly transition into their desired careers

A new GVSU degree program enables students to rapidly transition into their desired careers

The Bachelor of Applied Science(BAS) degree program at Grand Valley State University has been created with the aim of facilitating a rapid transition into desired careers for individuals with technical backgrounds.

Feb 21, 2023

GVSU Power Mobility Project tests a new device that could give children in wheelchairs greater autonomy.

GVSU Power Mobility Project tests a new device that could give children in wheelchairs greater autonomy.

Grand valley's Power Mobility Project received a $150,000 grant to test devices that temporarily convert manual wheelchairs into power wheelchairs for children who cannot move independently.

Feb 21, 2023

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Events

Toast to the Class of 2023

April 13, 2023 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Winter (April) and Summer (August) 2023 graduates, you're invited to join the GVSU Alumni Relations office and President Mantella to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for...

Toast to the Class of 2023

April 13, 2023 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Winter (April) and Summer (August) 2023 graduates, you're invited to join the GVSU Alumni Relations office and President Mantella to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for...

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