Welcome to the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing!

The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering & Computing (PCEC) offers undergraduate programs in computing, engineering, and occupational safety and health management. Graduate programs are offered in applied computer science, engineering, and the professional sciences. The college also provides courses in support of non-engineering and computing students through a variety of minor programs.

PCEC Student Perspectives Video

Specific information on the admission, curriculum, and graduation requirements can be found in each program section below, or you can take a virtual tour of our Pew Grand Rapids Campus and Allendale Campus. The School of Computing is based on the Allendale Campus, while the School of Engineering, the Occupational Safety & Health Management Department, and the Professional Science Masters Programs are based on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 

Questions about your course schedule or program requirements? Contact our team of professional advisors!



Why Choose the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing?


ASEE Diversity Recognition Program Bronze Award

The Padnos College of Engineering & Computing is proud to have received the Bronze Level Award from the American Society for Engineering Education for the 2019 ASEE Diversity Recognition Program.


PCEC News

Astro Anchors Design Flagpole for the Moon's Surface

Astro Anchors Design Flagpole for the Moon's Surface

The Grand Valley student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is completing a challenge from NASA and will travel to Texas soon for testing.

Apr 24, 2024

GVSU Programs and Industry Partners Participate in Mi Career Quest

GVSU Programs and Industry Partners Participate in Mi Career Quest

The GVSU School of Computing demonstrated AI technology and talked about career opportunities as a Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Database Developer, and more.   

Apr 17, 2024

Engineering Graduate earns two National Awards for Work at National Research Lab

Engineering Graduate earns two National Awards for Work at National Research Lab

A Grand Valley graduate has been globally recognized twice for his research at the forefront of additive manufacturing, studying the intricate facets of metals and their properties, and developing new alloys for the future of manufacturing. 

Apr 9, 2024

School of Computing hosts the first cybersecurity boot camp at GVSU

School of Computing hosts the first cybersecurity boot camp at GVSU

GVSU partnered with Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore to introduce cybersecurity concepts through fun and interactive activities.

Mar 28, 2024

GVSU hosts hundreds of young learners at two STEAM events

GVSU hosts hundreds of young learners at two STEAM events

GV hosted both West Michigan's FIRST Robotics District Competition and the Region 12 Science Olympiad on its Allendale Campus the week of March 23rd.

Mar 26, 2024

Investing in the future

Investing in the future

A little bit goes a long way, especially for students who have an emergency come up. For Professor Fleischmann, it's an investment in the future.

Mar 19, 2024

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Events

Health Information Management (B.S.) Application Deadline

March 1, 2025 All Day

Learn more about the Health Information Management (HIM) program: https://www.gvsu.edu/him/ Find out more information about applying to the Health Information Management program: https://www.gvsu.edu/chpss/application-materials-him-214.htm Click...

2025 Region 12 Tournament

March 29, 2025 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Join us on the GVSU Allendale campus as we celebrate the 41st anniversary of Science Olympiad! Hundreds of middle and high school students from Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon counties, will compete...

Health Information Management (B.S.) Application Deadline

March 1, 2026 All Day

Learn more about the Health Information Management (HIM) program: https://www.gvsu.edu/him/ Find out more information about applying to the Health Information Management program: https://www.gvsu.edu/chpss/application-materials-him-214.htm Click...

Health Information Management (B.S.) Application Deadline

March 1, 2027 All Day

Learn more about the Health Information Management (HIM) program: https://www.gvsu.edu/him/ Find out more information about applying to the Health Information Management program: https://www.gvsu.edu/chpss/application-materials-him-214.htm Click...

Health Information Management (B.S.) Application Deadline

March 1, 2028 All Day

Learn more about the Health Information Management (HIM) program: https://www.gvsu.edu/him/ Find out more information about applying to the Health Information Management program: https://www.gvsu.edu/chpss/application-materials-him-214.htm Click...

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