Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Grand Valley State University accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Grand Valley State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 67% of students who start college at Grand Valley State University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Grand Valley State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Grand Valley State University?

Grand Valley State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Grand Valley State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Grand Valley State University

When choosing a major, Grand Valley State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Grand Valley State University.Grand Valley State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Grand Valley State University false.Grand Valley State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Valley State University

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Does Grand Valley State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Grand Valley State University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Grand Valley State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Grand Valley State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Grand Valley State University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Grand Valley State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Grand Valley State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Grand Valley State University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Grand Valley State University.

Does Grand Valley State University Require Internships?

🟨 Grand Valley State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Grand Valley State University

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Grand Valley State University Library

The main library on campus is the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Grand Valley State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Grand Valley State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Grand Valley State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Grand Valley does not have any ROTC programs.

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