Welcome Future Graduate Student!

Graduate students choose Grand Valley State University to further their education because they know the superb instruction, innovative research, and high-tech facilities will give them a competitive edge. Plus, they appreciate having The Graduate School's tailored attention and support. 

Grand Valley 研究生 students range from working professionals attending school part-time to full-time students living on campus. Despite their diverse backgrounds, all are focused on pursuing knowledge, developing new skills, and advancing in their careers — making student-to-student interaction and networking a very rewarding part of our 研究生 programs.


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Top Graduate Programs

The world is changing in unprecedented ways. Current jobs are evolving. New ones are being born of opportunity and necessity. You may want to increase your post-baccalaureate education to meet the changing professional challenges. When you do, Grand Valley will be here to help.  

Grand Valley offers a variety of master’s and doctoral degree programs, numerous combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs. Combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs allow you to complete both degrees sooner by allowing 研究生 credits to count towards under研究生 graduation. Grand Valley also has a robust offering of 研究生 certificate programs or 数字徽章 to help you further your professional studies. 

A GVSU DNP student.

Doctor of Nursing Practice major, Ilanit Marx, 讨论了 her experience at GVSU, her goals and her experience working in the healthcare field in Israel.


Graduate Program Offerings

A list of masters and post-professional doctorate degrees.

数字徽章, 或徽章, is a record of achievement that recognizes a student's completion of a coherent and meaningful academic experience. A badge includes anywhere from 0.5 to 15 academic credits, and may include additional noncredit criteria. Badges are digital credentials.

Combined degree programs are an opportunity to complete both an under研究生 and 研究生 degree at a reduced timeframe and cost.


A GVSU Biology professor conducts research with a 研究生 student.

HAVE YOU LISTENED TO OUR PODCASTS?

You can now explore GVSU 研究生 programs on the go by tuning into our program podcasts. These podcasts are filled with information about our 研究生 programming and feature our program directors. 访问 我们的播客页面 and choose your program of interest to get started.

听 to Our Program Podcasts


Passionate Faculty

GVSU 研究生 student and professor conduct research on lava lizards.

GVSU Professor Jen Moore and 研究生 student Emilio Mancero traveled to the Galápagos Islands to study lava lizards. Watch their video to hear about their experiences.

Award Winning Professors

Grand Valley was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the number of faculty members who teach and conduct research overseas. More than 55 Grand Valley faculty and staff members have earned Fulbright awards since 1964.


Costs and Financial Aid

Graduate Tuition and Fees
This page will help you understand our tuition, housing, dining, and parking permit costs.

Graduate Financial Aid Support
金融援助 options for Graduate students.

Laker Life Time Learning (L3)
If you are a GVSU alum, you can use your Laker Lifetime Learning (L3) account for classes that provide greater knowledge and new skills. Your account is waiting for you to use for future classes at GVSU. All you have to do is visit the L3 website to learn more.


Graduate Admission Requirements

GVSU Engineering alumni working at BAMF.

参观 研究生 application requirements page for a checklist of materials that are required to complete your 研究生 application by program. 请 看到 Grand Valley State University catalog for specific admission requirements.

View Graduate Admission Requirements


HAVE YOU BEEN ADMITTED TO GRAND VALLEY?

If so, congratulations! We can't wait for you to join our GVSU 研究生 student community. 参观 admitted student checklist for your next steps to becoming a Laker.



Page last modified October 26, 2023