Academic Excellence
We've developed outstanding academic programs by putting students at the center of everything we do. That's why classes are always taught by faculty, not graduate students. Class sizes are kept small to foster personal interaction between faculty and students. Professors are known for their accessibility outside the classroom. Grand Valley features outstanding programs in business, education, engineering, health care, music, and the sciences.
Here is more of what you can look forward to at Grand Valley.
- More than 200 areas of study, including 77 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate programs
- Graduate-level research opportunities for undergraduate students
- Liberal education focus that emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem solving
- Small class sizes that ensure personal, interactive learning
- Classes taught by faculty, not teaching assistants
- Close to 300 student groups, clubs, and organizations