(Full mission statement)

At Grand Valley State University, we empower learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose. The university enriches society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, advancement of equity, and public service.

(Shortened mission statement)

"Empowering learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose."

A strong liberal education serves as the foundation for Grand Valley State University’s wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, fostering critical thinking, creative problem solving, and cultural understanding. Through personalized learning enhanced by active scholarship, we accomplish our mission of empowering learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose.

Grand Valley State University attracts more than 22,000 students with high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university serving students from across Michigan and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 300+ areas of study from campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, and from regional centers in Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships.

Grand Valley State University is a four-year public university. It attracts more than 22,000 students with high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university, serving students from across Michigan and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 300+ areas of study from campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, and from regional centers in Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships. Grand Valley employs more than 3,000 people and is committed to providing a fair and equitable environment for the continued success of all.

Grand Valley State University, established in 1960, is a four-year public university. It attracts more than 22,000 students with its high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley provides a fully accredited liberal undergraduate and graduate education and has campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, and regional centers in Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university, serving students from across Michigan and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 300+ areas of study. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships. Grand Valley employs more than 3,000 people and is committed to providing a fair and equitable environment for the continued success of all.

The Graduate School at Grand Valley State University is home to the university’s 40+ masters and doctoral degrees and graduate certificates. It serves more than 3,000 full- and part-time students with high-quality, relevant, and in-demand post-baccalaureate programs delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, online, and in hybrid format. Grand Valley’s liberal education foundation is present in our graduate programs and prepares our graduates to be effective leaders in their field, to be engaged lifelong learners, to succeed in attaining a professional career or admission to further graduate or professional study, and to excel in a global environment. Graduate students enjoy support services and resources specific to graduate programs as well as those offered to students of the greater university. Grand Valley does not charge out-of-state or international tuition rates for master’s or doctoral degree classes.

GVSU offers 40+ masters and doctoral degrees and certificates in a variety of disciplines taught in online, in-person, and hybrid formats.