Prospective graduate students are encouraged to visit campus or schedule an appointment with our Graduate Admissions office. All appointments will cover information about the university, specific questions about the application, and financial aid/financing your degree. Prospective graduate students who wish to meet with a graduate program directly are encouraged to contact specific graduate programs for more information regarding visit opportunities.

Virtual Appointment
 

Choose this option if you would like to schedule a virtual appointment via Zoom. This option will allow us to visually share information. Prior to your appointment you will receive an email that will provide a link to your appointment. It is important that you have reliable internet service for this type of appointment. This is a great option if you would prefer a visual experience and it is easy to use. 

In-Person Appointment

Choose this option if you would like to schedule an in-person appointment. Your appointment will take place in Suite 102, Building B at the at the Richard M. DeVos Center located at 401 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.  Driving directions to our campus can be found here GVSU Maps & Directions.  Parking is available in the DeVos parking lot in the prospective student spaces, or any of the GVSU lots or spaces with the exception of the metered spaces.  A parking permit is required and will be emailed to you after you register for your appointment.  If you do not receive your parking permit in the allotted time or if you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 1-800-748-0246.

What Visitors Should Know

All in-person visits are by reservation only.

Virtual Information Sessions

These sessions will cover information about the university, specific questions about the application, and financial aid/financing your degree in a group format. For program specific advising or information about Graduate Assistantships, we recommend you contact your graduate program of interest. Visit The Graduate School for contact information for each graduate program.

Upcoming Events
 

The Graduate School will be hosting or presenting at a variety of events where you can learn more about graduate education at Grand Valley State University. We hope you join us at one of these events! The upcoming events change frequently, so be sure to check back if you don't see an event specific to your interest area.

Visiting Opportunities

Prospective graduate students are encouraged to visit campus. Take a walk through the Richard M. DeVos Center and the new L. William Seidman Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Visit the convenient Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences on Grand Rapids' Health Hill. Check out the state-of-the-art laboratories in the Fred M. Keller Engineering Laboratories or the John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering. 

Prospective graduate students who wish to meet with a graduate program directly are encouraged to contact specific graduate programs for more information regarding visit opportunities.

You also can take a virtual tour of Grand Valley State University. This is a great resource for those of you unable to make the trip, or for anyone who wants a virtual view of Grand Valley’s campuses.

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