All students in their first year at Grand Valley State University are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes for the upcoming academic year. This includes both freshman and any transfer students in their first year at GVSU. This hold went into effect after the first week of classes in the Winter semester. Registration opens in late March, and you need to meet with an advisor to have your advising hold lifted before you can register.

Attend In Person Drop-in Advising, Virtual Drop-In Advising, or Schedule an Appointment:

In Person Drop-in Advising for First Year Advising Hold (Multipurpose Room (121A) of Holton-Hooker)

• Wednesday, February 26 from 12-3pm
   

Virtual Drop-in Advising for First Year Advising Hold

• Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6 from  1-3PM.  You will only be allowed to sign in for drop-ins during those listed times.

Sign-in for Drop-In Advising

Things to keep in mind when preparing for your express advising phone call:

• Students will be seen on a first come first serve basis. An advisor will call you in the order that you joined the waitlist.
• If you do not answer your phone, the advisor will move on to the next student on the list. You will want to keep your phone by you while you wait.
• If you have any issues adding yourself to the waitlist, please call (616) 331-7500 for assistance.

Professional Seidman Advisor Appointments

Seidman's full length Academic Advising Appointments will be offered virtually by phone, video or in-person (Grand Rapids Pew Campus and Allendale Campus).

Book your appointments in Navigate. Select from the following:

• Seidman College of Business (Grand Rapids - SCB 1031 )  These are in-person appointments
• Seidman College of Business (Allendale - AuSable 1112)  These are in-person appointments
• Seidman College of Business (phone)
• Seidman College of Business (video)

We post appointments every Monday morning for the following week.  If you do not see an  open  appointment or a time that works for you, check back the following Monday morning for more availability. If you have any issues, please call (616) 331-7500 for assistance.

Schedule an Appointment with Seidman

Your registration date is based on your credits earned + credits in-progress this semester. Students can view their assigned registration date on myBanner by selecting Student, Registration, Student Registration Self Service, and Prepare for Registration. 

Students can begin registering for upcoming semesters at 7 AM on their assigned registration date. Make sure to register for the entire academic year (Summer, Fall, and Winter semesters).

2026-2027 Registration Calendar 

It is possible that you might have more than one academic hold on your account. The GVSU's registrar's office has a website dedicated to explain different academic holds and registration errors. To view any holds on your account take the following steps: Login to myBanner; Select "Student;" Select "Student Records;" Select "View Holds." If you have more than one hold on your account, please review the types on the Registrar's site, and take the appropriate steps to have your remaining holds removed. 

If you are thinking about changing your major, we would strongly recommend you meet with an advisor in the major you are planning on continuing your studies in. Every academic area has advisors that specializes in those majors, so you will want to have your academic hold lifted by an advisor who work and advises your new major.
Please check out the Advising Center's Website, which lists every major at GVSU and which College they are located in.

Your registration date is based on your credits earned + credits in-progress this semester. Students can view their assigned registration date on myBanner by selecting Student, Registration, Student Registration Self Service, and Prepare for Registration. Students can begin registering for upcoming semesters at 7 AM on their assigned registration date. Make sure to register for the entire academic year (Summer, Fall, and Winter semesters).

2026-2027 Registration Calendar 

• The schedule for Summer 2026 semester is viewable now.
• The schedule for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters is viewable now. It is recommended to start drafting your schedule once the schedules are open for viewing. This allots the necessary time to plan accordingly and work around your other commitments and responsibilities

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 GPA3. 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.

Seidman Success Standards Video

How do I search for a Seidman Upper-division Elective?

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• If you are on track to meet admission requirements, you will need to send proof of enrollment in any business equivalent course. Course equivalencies can be found on the Course Equivalency Guide. Proof of enrollment must include:
  • Student Name & G-number
  • Name of institution attending and course(s) enrolled in
  • Unofficial transcript sent to [email protected].

As a reminder, all of the cognate, core, and major courses taken at GVSU that are applied toward your business degree must be taken for a grade. This does not apply to transfer courses including CLEP, Study Abroad, and AP. This includes your cognate courses of CIS 231 or CIS 160 or CIS 333, STA 215 or STA 225 and if you choose  MTH 125 or MTH 201 for the quantitative requirement.

Students may repeat up to three different business and economics courses in their undergraduate career, but no single business of economics course can be repeated more than once. Exceptions are made only with approval of the Associate Dean for Seidman Student Academic Services.

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. For questions regarding the application process please contact the Registrar, 150 Student Services Building, (616) 331-3327.

For any course taken outside of Grand Valley State University, official transcripts can be sent electronically through your previous institution to GVSU’s Records Office ([email protected]). Contact your institution for specific details on how to do so. Course equivalencies can be found on the Course Equivalency Guide.

• For the purpose of registering for Seidman courses, unofficial transcripts can be sent to [email protected] as soon as possible.

Official transcript(s) can be sent electronically to GVSU by your previous university through an electronic delivery service such as Docufide, Naviance, E Scrip-Safe, or by using the email [email protected]. Official transcripts and test scores must be received directly from the issuing institution.

Official transcripts not submitted online should be sent to:Grand Valley State University Admissions Office1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401

Not having transfer work posted on your transcript may delay your eligibility to register for upper-level business and economic courses.

Access the MyPath Login & Navigation video which shows students how to access their myPath accounts and navigate information regarding their degree progress.

How do I log in to my myBanner account?

You will need to use your network ID and password to log in to myBanner. If you are unable to log in, please contact IT for further assistance.

Check out the Registrar's website for more information on how students sign up for courses. At Grand Valley, students can register for the full academic year. Current students are assigned an advanced registration date in the spring.

In addition to individual major requirements, all Seidman students must meet the following criteria to graduate:

• 120 total credits
• 2.500 overall GPA
• 2.500 Seidman GPA
• Two SWS courses

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.