Welcome to the Traverse City Regional Center!

The pathway to your future starts right here in Traverse City.

Grand Valley State University's Traverse City Regional Center serves students in the region by providing first-rate undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Traverse City. Whether you are an adult student returning to school, a transfer student seeking a bachelor's degree, or a graduate student, the Traverse City center has the programming and support you need to get you to where you want to be.

If you are looking to change your career and your life, we would love to be your next step, and will be there to guide you from the time you walk through our doors to the time you leave. That is the Laker Effect...and this is Traverse City.


What's New at GVSU in Traverse City?

AN EXCITING NEW A.A.S. TO B.A.S. PATHWAY FROM GVSU

Grand Valley State University's new Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is a unique bachelor's degree completion program that gives applied associates degree holders the opportunity to step up their education and careers. With four unique degrees in in-demand areas, now is the perfect time to step up your degree and your career. Visit our B.A.S. site to learn more.

Learn More About Our B.A.S. Degrees


Traverse City Student Spotlights

Integrative Studies Class Traverse City

A schooner operated by the Inland Seas Educational Association served as a classroom May 17. Based in Suttons Bay, the schoolship's instructors led students through four experiments, including trawling for microplastics and searching for invasive species, during a four-hour trip.

Justin Smith, Physician Assistant Studies student at Grand Valley in Traverse City.

Justin Smith,
Physician Assistant Studies Program

GVSU Traverse City Allied Health Sciences student.

David Buchanan,
Allied Health Sciences major

Why Study at GVSU in Traverse City?

GVSU Allied Health students in Traverse City.

What We Offer...

  • The university works with each student to create a personalized academic plan.
  • Community engagement through service learning.
  • Tuition rates are among the lowest in the state.
  • On-site financial aid and scholarship assistance.
  • Advisors on site to guide students from application to graduation.
  • Seamless transfer for community college students and those coming from other institutions.
  • Adult-focused programming that meet the demands of today's employers.

Academic Program Options

A GVSU adult student studying at the Traverse City Regional Center.

Offered Online or in Traverse City

Grand Valley State University in Traverse City provides the educational options you need to get to the next step in your academic journey. Whether you want to complete a degree, expand your skillset with a certificate, change careers, or take classes to advance at your current job, our programming can get you there. Our programs are designed with the working professional in mind and offered in-person, hybrid, and online formats. The following programs are either online or offer courses at the Traverse City Regional Center.

Advising and Support

A GVSU Traverse City Student meeting with an advisor.

NEED TO TALK IT OUT?

Our advisors are always ready and willing to meet with you and discuss your career or academic goals. They will:

  • Explain the goals and outcomes of all GVSU programs in Traverse City.
  • Review your transcripts (please bring an unofficial copy to your first appointment).
  • Discuss services and supports available throughout the program.
  • Assist with the admissions and financial aid process.
  • Give you a personalized education plan letting you know what you would have left to complete.

 

Schedule Your Appointment Today!

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News

GVSU student offers tips to find "cruise control" and balance work, school

GVSU student offers tips to find "cruise control" and balance work, school

Reagan Middleton has found what she called "cruise control" in terms of juggling schedules and responsibilities as both a full-time student and full-time employee.

Sep 7, 2023

GVSU student thrives in accelerated degree program, plans to earn teaching certification

GVSU student thrives in accelerated degree program, plans to earn teaching certification

Palmer is a teaching assistant at a regional center that serves students with cognitive disabilities. At Grand Valley, she enrolled in LEADS, an accelerated bachelors degree program with flexibility to meet the needs of working adults.

Aug 28, 2023

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Page last modified September 11, 2023