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

GVSU hosts hundreds of young learners at two STEAM events

GVSU hosts hundreds of young learners at two STEAM events

GV hosted both West Michigan's FIRST Robotics District Competition and the Region 12 Science Olympiad on its Allendale Campus March 23. Hundreds of middle and high school learners participated in competitions.

Mar 26, 2024

Investing in the Future

Investing in the Future

A little bit goes a long way, especially for students who have an emergency come up. For Professor Fleischmann, it's an investment in the future, and that's always a good investment for me.

Mar 19, 2024

Pair of Grants Supports K-12 Pipeline Development and Experiential Education

Pair of Grants Supports K-12 Pipeline Development and Experiential Education

PCEC has received grants from the Bosch Community Foundation and the Michigan Afterschool Partnership to support development and deployment of STEM summer camp programming.

Mar 18, 2024

GVSU welcomes first Hispanic Serving Institution to pipeline consortium

GVSU welcomes first Hispanic Serving Institution to pipeline consortium

This milestone is a highlight for Grand Valley and evidence of our commitment to inclusivity and access to higher education for all students, including Hispanic students.

Mar 8, 2024

ACI will serve as 'nexus' and play role in building Grand Rapids' tech landscape

ACI will serve as 'nexus' and play role in building Grand Rapids' tech landscape

ACI has hosted two developer immersion days, with a third planned in the fall, at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Mar 1, 2024

GVSU, West Michigan Tech Talent partner to promote hiring international students

GVSU, West Michigan Tech Talent partner to promote hiring international students

"These are extremely motivated individuals who would be a great addition to any company," Jones said, adding that 50 percent of all international students studying in the U.S. are in STEM fields.

Feb 22, 2024

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Events

Caught in the Past: Reevaluating Commonly Used Social Anxiety Scales in Queer Samples - How Science Impacts Us and How We Impact Science

April 9, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us for a presentation about queer inclusive research! Cameron (GVSU alumnus) and Chantal have been working on a study evaluating heteronormative and cisnormative stereotypes...

Toast to the Class of 2024

April 17, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Winter 2024 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 a Lifetime. Enjoy dessert,...

Health Information Management (B.S.) Application Deadline

March 1, 2025 All Day

Learn more about the Health Information Management (HIM) program: https://www.gvsu.edu/him/ Find out more information about applying to the Health Information Management program: https://www.gvsu.edu/chpss/application-materials-him-214.htm Click...

2025 Region 12 Tournament

March 29, 2025 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Join us on the GVSU Allendale campus as we celebrate the 41st anniversary of Science Olympiad! Hundreds of middle and high school students from Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon counties, will compete...

Health Information Management (B.S.) Application Deadline

March 1, 2026 All Day

Learn more about the Health Information Management (HIM) program: https://www.gvsu.edu/him/ Find out more information about applying to the Health Information Management program: https://www.gvsu.edu/chpss/application-materials-him-214.htm Click...

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