Attend an Event
Attending one of our events is a great way to get information about graduate programs at Grand Valley. Whether you want general graduate school information, details pertaining to a specific program, or just want to see what GVSU has to offer, we have what you are looking for below.
Area of Interest Sessions
For program specific advising or information about graduate assistantships, we recommend you contact your graduate program of interest or start by scheduling an appointment with our Graduate Admissions team. We’ll go over information about GVSU, any questions you may have about the application, financial aid and financing your degree, and any other topics you want to cover.
Graduate Admissions Events
Learn the ins-and-outs of obtaining a graduate degree, badge, or certificate. These online events vary from session-to-session and cover topics, such as choosing the right program, financial aid opportunities, navigating the application process, tips on furthering your education, and more. One-on-one sessions are also available if you would like something more personal.
Graduate Fairs
Grand Valley attends multiple graduate fairs throughout the year. This is a great way to get program information and ask questions.
International Student Info Session
Join our International Admission and Recruitment team in a live-hosted Virtual Information Session! This hour-long Zoom session will help you learn more about why Grand Valley is a great place for graduate studies. We will discuss many topics including the application process, academic programs, research, internships and funding opportunities. Virtual Information Sessions are hosted through Zoom. These sessions are intended for graduate students who have not applied to Grand Valley.
International Admitted Student Info Session
Now that you've been admitted as a graduate student, what's next? Join the International Admissions team for a live-hosted Admitted Student Information Session! During this Zoom session, we will discuss housing, course scheduling, funding opportunities and much more. You will also be able to get answers to your individual questions. This session is intended for graduate students who have been admitted to Grand Valley.
Not Finding What You're Looking For?
You can make an individual appointment! Prospective graduate students are encouraged to visit campus or schedule an individual 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.
Area of Interest Sessions
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M.S. in Applied Computer Science, M.S. in Cybersecurity, M.S. in Data Science and Analytics, & M.S. in Health and Bioinformatics |
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Master of Business Administration |
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M.S. in Medical Dosimetry |
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December 10 | 8:00 pm EDT |
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December 13 | 12:00 pm EDT |
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M.S.N. in Nursing, & D.N.P. in Nursing |
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Master of Public Health |
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January 10 | 12:00 PM EDT |
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January 29 | 12:00 PM EDT |
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February 13 | 9:00 AM EDT |
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February 25 | 10:00 PM EDT |
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March 11 | 12:00 PM EDT |
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April 23 | 2:00 PM EDT |
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Master of Social Work |
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December 6 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST |
Upcoming Graduate School Events
Types of Events
- Virtual Information Sessions - Cover information about the university, specific questions about the application, and financial aid/financing your degree in a group format.
- "Is Graduate School Right For Me?" Seminar - You’ll learn practical tips on how to prepare for grad school, and how to enhance your grad application and profile.
- Graduate Application Workshops - These hour-long working sessions/virtual office hours are for students who have questions regarding their graduate application or quite simply need a time and space set aside to work on completing it.
- Admitted Graduate Student Next Steps Session - These are 45 minute Zoom sessions which focus on what you need to know as an admitted graduate student. You will learn about course registration, funding opportunities and we will walk through the admitted graduate student checklist.
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Virtual Information Sessions |
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Is Graduate School Right for Me? |
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Graduate Application Workshops |
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Admitted Graduate Student Next Steps Session |
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Upcoming Graduate Fairs & Information Tables
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Graduate Fairs and Information Tables - Winter 2025 Schedule Will Be Available Soon. |
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“Getting a follow-up phone call so soon after submitting my application made all the difference. Instead of feeling like my application went off into some digital void, I received that human connection to the university. I knew they really cared that I applied.”
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Tyler Reed, Data Analytics Graduate Student