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.
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!
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.
Dr. Zach DeBruine, assistant professor of computing, is leading research into bioinformatics and developing artificial intelligence algorithms to manage massive biological data files.
Sep 30, 2023
National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA) public media conference attendees visit the Shape Corp. Innovation and Design Center to engage in an air craft activity.
Sep 28, 2023
On display at the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center were initiatives from all of PCEC's research and development centers, K-12 community outreach, student organizations and alumni businesses.
Sep 27, 2023
Nicki Bonczyk is passionate about giving back to her community and encouraging the next generation of Laker engineers
Sep 27, 2023
PCEC's Electromagnetic Compatibility Center is the centerpiece of a tour during an international conference.
Sep 26, 2023
All six undergraduate engineering programs are accredited until September 2029
Sep 11, 2023
October 3, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Meet with student organizations and faculty to learn more about new opportunities and resources available to all computing majors. Free food, refreshments, and swag will be available!
October 3, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The fourteenth annual Undergraduate Research Fair will take place Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. in 2250 Kirkhof Center (Grand River Room). At the event, students...
October 4, 2023 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
For 11 weeks each semester, employer partners will host informational tables on campus. Students are encouraged to stop by for a casual conversation with professionals (no suits required!) to: Learn...
October 5, 2023 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
For 11 weeks each semester, employer partners will host informational tables on campus. Students are encouraged to stop by for a casual conversation with professionals (no suits required!) to: Learn...
October 11, 2023 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
For 11 weeks each semester, employer partners will host informational tables on campus. Students are encouraged to stop by for a casual conversation with professionals (no suits required!) to: Learn...
