Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Academics

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

Grand Valley accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Grand Valley has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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

Grand Valley offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

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

Which Courses Will I Take At Grand Valley?

Grand Valley 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

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Grand Valley

When choosing a major, Grand Valley 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.

Student Designed Majors

Grand Valley 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.

Senior Projects

Grand Valley does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Grand Valley

Grand Valley 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: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Valley State University

Does Grand Valley Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Grand Valley 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 Offer Online Classes?

✅ Grand Valley has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Grand Valley Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Grand Valley offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Grand Valley Have An Honors Program?

✅ Grand Valley offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. 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.

Does Grand Valley Require Internships?

❌ Students at Grand Valley are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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