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Academic Information & Programs of Study

Individual student achievement is a priority at Grand Valley!

There's no question our academic programs will challenge you, no matter what area of study you choose. Professors provide personalized instruction and support. Small class sizes at Grand Valley enable professors to get to know students on an individual basis.That means you will have a learning experience that's more personal, more interactive, and more meaningful. Grand Valley is known for engaging undergraduate students in collaborative research projects that bring faculty and students together as research partners. 

Choosing your academic area of study

Offering over 200 different majors and programs of study, Grand Valley presents you with the opportunity to choose the academic program that best fits your future goals. As an international student, you will need to choose an intended “major” area of study when you apply for admission.  For first year university students, we understand this can be a challenging decision. It is easy for you to explore other academic areas once you are here at Grand Valley.  Academic advisors are available and willing to help you with these decisions.

“Accreditation” of Grand Valley’s academic programs

Grand Valley State University is accredited by the North Central Association. This regional accreditation verifies that the university can offer “recognized” university degrees. In addition, many of the individual academic programs have their own accreditation, including: Art & Design, Music, Business, Accounting , Taxation, Athletic Training, Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology, Chemistry, Teacher Education, Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant Studies, Public and Nonprofit Administration, and Social Work.

The Next Step!

Go to the blue box on your left to explore the web pages for the academic programs that you are interested in. Find out about the academic opportunities we can offer you!