Jackson
Welcome to GVSU at Jackson College
Your Next Step Is Grand Valley
Grand Valley State University serves students and the community in the Southwest Michigan region and Jackson county by providing undergraduate and graduate programs online and hybrid at Jackson College. Whether you are a transfer student, a veteran, an adult looking to return to school or a graduate student, Grand Valley at Jackson College is here to support you and your career. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally and personally while learning where you live, we will guide you from your first step to your graduation.
Located in James McDivitt Hall on Jackson College's Central Campus, we are here to serve and help you with your academic and career goals.
Our team provides personalized support with:
- Admissions and enrollment (review transcripts and find out which credits will transfer over for a program of your choice)
- Academic advising (choosing an academic program and making the right choice for you)
- Career exploration and planning
- FAFSA completion and financial aid guidance
Health Care Degrees
Medical Assistant (Certificate) to Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University's Allied Health Science Program prepares health professionals and experts in the health care fields. A unique collaboration between Jackson College and Grand Valley State University allows students, who are interested in stepping up their medical assistant credentials, to pursue a Pre-Physician Assistant Studies track. This track will prepare students to pursue graduate education and become Physician Assistants.
Core Components:
- Complete a Medical Assistant Certificate with Jackson College
- Primarily offered in-person on Jackson College's campus and online
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Valley State University's RN-to-BSN Program offers flexible learning and clinical experience for current associate degree nursing students, new graduates, and registered nurses, who work full-time. The RN-to-BSN Program helps Registered Nurses expand their career opportunity and prepare them for graduate nursing programs.
GVSU RN-to-BSN program features small class sizes which provide individualized, meaningful engagement with professors and fellow students to meet the needs of full-time working students.
Core Components:
- Offered primarily online
- Complete clinical experience in your area
- Graduate in 16 months
Degrees for Adult Learners
Associate of Applied Sciences to Bachelor of Applied Sciences
Grand Valley State University's new Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is a unique bachelor's degree program that gives applied associates degree holders the opportunity to step up their education and careers.
Three in-demand areas:
Core components:
- Offered in person* or fully online
- Earn stackable certificates in the area of your choice
- Receive credit for your prior learning and work experience
*Dependent on enrollment, and courses may be offered in person on Jackson College's Central Campus
Your Individualized Pathway to a Bachelors's Degree
Integrative Studies (B.A. or B.S.) is a unique bachelor's degree, which allows students tailor their learning to align with their professional goals.
Core components:
- Offered fully online or hybrid in Grand Rapids
- Earn stackable certificates in the area of your choice
- Receive credit for your prior learning and work experience
- Create your own focus area of what you want your degree to be
Graduate Degrees
Online Graduate Degrees in Computing
Grand Valley is offering fully online graduate programs in seven in-demand computing fields!
GVSU College of Computing has developed innovative, online master's degrees that combine in-demand coursework with hands-on computing experience, making them a great fit for busy schedules. The programs welcome students from all majors and academic backgrounds.
The seven computing options include: