APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

The Applied Food and Nutrition program is competitive, requires admission to GVSU, completion of a secondary application, and corresponding materials.  Applicants must complete the prerequisites prior to the start of the program.  Applicants may apply while courses are in progress.  There is no waitlist for this program.

Application Opens: October 1st
Priority Application Deadline:  February 15 
Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats in the program are filled.

Recommendation Form

Course Verification Form

Application Requirements: 
The application & supplemental materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by February 15 for priority consideration. 

• GVSU Admissions Undergraduate Application (only required for students who are not currently a GVSU student).  Students must be admitted to Grand Valley State University prior to the program application deadline.
• Applied Food and Nutrition Secondary Program Application (use link above) -  Please Note:  Plan to fully complete and submit this online application in one sitting as it cannot be saved to return to later.
• Statement of Professional Goals (1-2 pages):  Why have you chosen AFN as a major? What are your career goals? (attach to application)
• Two electronic recommendations are required:
  • Applicant will provide the full name and email address for their two recommenders in the application.
  • The College of Health Professions Student Services (CHPSS) office will send the "Recommender" a link to our electronic recommendation form. Once the "Recommender" completes the form, the CHPSS office will upload the recommendation to the applicant's file.
  • The recommendation link cannot be sent out until after we receive your completed application, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application no later than two weeks before the February 15th application deadline. 
  • It is your responsibility and a professional courtesy to notify your "Recommender" in advance that they will be receiving a link from our office and to respond promptly.
  • If you have any questions, please reach out to Emma Plummer in the CHPSS office by email at [email protected] or by calling 616-331-5683.
• Resume (attach to application)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Verification of Course Completion: form linked above
• Official and updated copies of ALL non-GVSU transcripts need to be sent directly to the GVSU Admissions Office at:
  • Mail: Grand Valley State University, Attn: Admissions Office, 1 Campus Drive - 150 STU, Allendale, MI 49401
  • Email: [email protected]

Electronic submission is preferred, however if mailing of materials is necessary please use the following address or send via email to [email protected]

College of Health Professions - Student Services Office
Grand Valley State University 
301 Michigan St NE, Suite #113
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314

Questions about admissions and applications? 
Call the CHP Student Services Office at (616) 331-5900 or email Emma Plummer at [email protected]