Advising Resources
Academic advising in the Seidman College of Business (SCB) is a team effort between students, teachers, and staff. We help students create education plans that match their values, goals, and interests. We empower students to take charge of their education, make informed decisions, and confidently navigate college. Our goal is to support their success in school, work, and life.
How Can We Help You?
Seidman Success Standards
The Seidman College of Business permits access to upper-level (300-400) business courses after meeting the following Seidman Success Standards:
1. Have earned at least 55 semester hours (junior status)
2. Established a 2.500 or higher overall GPA
3.Completed the following courses with a 2.500 or higher combined GPA: ACC 212, BUS 201, ECO 201 (formerly ECO 211), ECO 202 (formerly ECO 210), MGT 268, STA 225 (or STA 215)
ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE SEIDMAN SUCCESS STANDARDS YOU MUST MAINTAIN A 2.500 OVERALL GPA TO BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE UPPER DIVISION SEIDMAN LEVEL COURSES (300-400) . IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRADUATION WITH A BUSINESS MAJOR, YOUR SEIDMAN GPA MUST BE A 2.500 OR GREATER.
If you encounter a registration error message and need to request a registration override you can do so by clicking on the Registration Override Request Form link on the Registration page in your myBanner.
- All permits must be submitted through myBanner
- Note, we are able to provide permits for Seidman Business College courses only
- If you are a junior or senior with a GPA of 2.499 or below, please seek an appointment with our office immediately! (616) 331-7500
Late Add Request Procedure
The first week of each semester is the published Drop/Add period. During this time, students may drop and/or add classes at their discretion, provided there are openings in the courses and the student has met the appropriate prerequisite requirements. If a student wishes to add a course after this published deadline, it is considered an exception to the registration policies and requires several levels of support and documentation.
Please note: ANY addition to a student schedule after the published deadline is considered a late add, including requests to change from one section to another section of the same course.
Under exceptional circumstances a student may be allowed to add a course after the deadline. The completed transaction, accompanied by support from the instructor, department chair, and the Associate Dean of the Seidman College of Business, must include a $25 late add fee and any additional tuition.
Please follow the steps listed below in sequential order:
- Attach a letter from you, the student, addressed to the Associate Dean of the Seidman College of Business, to the Registration and Drop/Add Form. Please see Late Add Appeal Letter section below for specifications.
- Obtain the faculty member’s approval by a signature on your Registration and Drop/Add Form for the course being added.
- Obtain the appropriate department Unit Head’s approval by signature on your Registration and Drop/Add Form for the course being added.
- Obtain the Associate Dean's approval by signature on your Registration and Drop/Add Form for the course being added.
- Pick up approved Drop/Add Forms at Seidman, 3007 SCB, and deliver them to the Records Office for processing. Seidman will NOT forward forms to Records.
All late registrations involve additional fees. You will be assessed $25 for adding a class late. You will be assessed a $50 late registration fee if you are registering for all classes past the posted deadline.
Registration and Drop/Add Form
Late Add Appeal Letter
In developing your letter of appeal for approval to add a course after the published deadline, you will need to provide detailed and specific information regarding your request. Please use the following outline when developing your appeal:
- WHY do you need to add the course after the published deadline?
- This is probably the most important information needed.
- Provide detailed background information.
- Do not use this letter to blame others for the situation – take responsibility for the circumstances in which you find yourself. It is assumed that you will be honest. If you made some mistakes, admit it and accept responsibility.
- What steps will you take to ensure that the need for this type of an exception will not be necessary in the future? Demonstrate your knowledge of the policies surrounding registration.
- Supporting Documentation
- If applicable, supply copies of any supporting documentation, such as doctor’s notes, accident reports, etc.
- Letters of support from faculty, either your advisor or another faculty member who can vouch for the circumstances surrounding this request.
Late Withdraw Policy
for Seidman College of Business
Late Withdraw Process
Under exceptional circumstances a student may be allowed to drop a course after the posted withdraw deadline. Permission to drop the course must be supported by the instructor, department chair, and ultimately the final approval comes from the Director of the Student Academic Success Center (200 Student Services Building).If at any point the appeal is not supported, the appeal is denied.
Students must follow this process:
- Student must fill out Registration and Drop/Add Form
- Student must write a letter of explanation as to why they are requesting a late withdraw.
- Student must get their professor’s signature, the signature of the Chair of that Department and get a letter of support from one of them. If the student has a cumulative GPA below a 2.0, they must also have their academic advisor’s signature.
- Once the student has those signatures, the form and letter of explanation must be turned in to the Student Academic Success Center (200 STU on ALL campus) or via email to [email protected].
Late withdraw requests are accepted until 5 p.m. on the last day of classes. Late withdraw requests will not be accepted starting the week of final examinations.
Prerequisites for Seidman Courses
The Seidman College of Business permits access to upper-level (300-400) business courses after meeting the Seidman Success Standards (see above).
Quick Guide for Seidman Course Prerequisites
Eligibility Criteria
- High school seniors who have been admitted to GVSU
- 3.500 or higher overall HS GPA
Those who have applied to Grand Valley and who meet the criteria will automatically be sent information regarding the steps necessary to accept the program.
Benefits of Seidman's Early Access Program
- Greater scheduling flexibility: Students can take 300 level courses earlier than those who are not in Seidman's Early Access Program. You are able to take your business courses when they best fit your schedule.
- Immediate assignment of a faculty mentor: Students who are part of this program and declare their Seidman major are assigned a faculty mentor in their major, to assist with questions regarding career, elective course selection, and graduate school guidance.
- Earlier access to business courses: Typically, students begin their 200 level business courses in their sophomore year and their 300 level business courses in their junior year. When you are part of Seidman's Early Access Program, you are eligible for 200 level business courses as a second semester first year student, and may be eligible for 300 level introductory business courses as a second semester sophomore.
If you have earned credits at another institution you would like to transfer to Grand Valley, you can contact that institution and request they send an official transcript to:
Registrar's Office
150 Student Services
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401.
If the institution you attended sends electronic transcripts, you can request they send your official electronic transcripts to Grand Valley at: [email protected].
Visit our Guest Students and Transferring Credit to Grand Valley page for more information.
Are you taking a Seidman Success Standard course this summer at a different institution?
If you are on track to meet admission requirements, you will need to send proof of enrollment in any business equivalent course. Proof of enrollment must include:
- Student Name & G-number
- Name of institution attending and course(s) enrolled in
- Unofficial transcript sent to [email protected].
Internships for Credit
Internship experience is the best way to stand out in a competitive job market. Internships will apply your class learning to authentic work experience, they allow you to explore your career options and interests, enhance your professional skills, increase your self-confidence, provide networking opportunities with professionals, and help to build a strong resume.
How to Apply for Graduation
When you are nearing the completion of your program - usually the semester before you plan to finish your degree requirements - you must file an application for graduation. There is no fee for applying to graduate.
Please submit your graduation application to the Registrar’s Office via myBanner. Select Student, Student Records, and Apply to Graduate. When selecting the term of graduation, students should select the semester in which their degree requirements will be complete.
Please Note:
- If you fail to apply for graduation, your graduation date will be postponed.
- Students should apply to graduate for the term in which all degree requirements will be completed.
- Students who are graduating this summer need to apply for summer graduation. Apply by February to be included in the commencement book. You will automatically be invited to the winter commencement.
- Commencement ceremony information can be found on the Commencement website.
- Degrees are awarded three times per year: Fall, Winter, and at the end of the Spring/Summer semester.