Welcome to Grand Valley State University!

The pathway to your future in Northern Michigan

Grand Valley serves students in the region by providing first-rate undergraduate and graduate programs online, hybrid, and face-to-face at the Traverse City Regional Center. Whether you are an adult student returning to school, a transfer student seeking a bachelor's degree, or a graduate student, Grand Valley has the programming and support you need to get you to where you want to be.

If you are looking to change your career and your life, we would love to be your next step, and will be there to guide you from the time you walk through our doors to the time you leave.

 

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What's New at GVSU in Northern Michigan?

Allied Health Sciences B.S. to Public Health M.P.H. - Combined

Grand Valley offers a combined degree program in Allied Health Sciences (B.S.) and Public Health (M.P.H.). This program allows students to earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe, and prepares students for various roles in healthcare and public health sectors.

Emphasis Areas

 

Learn More About the AHS to MPH Combined Degree

Learn More about the Master of Public Health Program

Fully Online Graduate Programs in Computing

Seven In-Demand Computing Options

  • Applied Computer Science, M.S.
  • Artificial Intelligence, M.S.
  • Cybersecurity, M.S.
  • Health and Bioinformatics, M.S.
  • Human-Centered Computing, M.S.
  • Software Engineering, M.S.
  • Computing Fundamentals Graduate Badge

 

Learn More about the College of Computing Online Programs

Visit the College of Computing Homepage 

Allied Health Sciences B.S. to Athletic Training M.A.T. - Combined

Learn About GVSU's Athletic Training Program

Grand Valley's combined degree programs offer current qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting unique personal, academic, and career goals. A combined degree can reduce the cost and total time required to complete both.

Associates of Applied Science to Bachelors of Applied Science Pathway

Learn More About Earning a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

Grand Valley State University's new Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is a unique bachelor's degree completion program that gives applied associates degree holders the opportunity to step up their education and careers.

Four In-Demand Majors

Key Features:

  • Offered fully online 
  • Get credit for you associate's degree and experience
  • Earn built-in, stackable certificates
  • A minimum of 40 credits to degree completion

Why Study at GVSU in Northern Michigan?

Grand Valley students sitting around a table with their laptops open

What We Offer

  • Personalized academic planning
  • Community engagement through service learning
  • Tuition rates are among the lowest in the state
  • Financial aid and scholarship assistance
  • Advisors on site to guide students from application to graduation
  • Seamless transfer for community college students 
  • Adult-focused programming that meet the demands of today's employers

Academic Program Options

A GVSU adult student studying at the Traverse City Regional Center.

Offered Online or in Traverse City

Grand Valley State University in Traverse City provides the educational options you need to get to the next step in your academic journey. Whether you want to complete a degree, expand your skillset with a certificate, change careers, or take classes to advance at your current job, our programming can get you there. Our programs are designed with the working professional in mind and offered in-person, hybrid, and online formats. The following programs are either online or offer courses at the Traverse City Regional Center.


Advising and Support

A GVSU Traverse City Student meeting with an advisor.

NEED TO TALK IT OUT?

Our advisors are always ready and willing to meet with you and discuss your career or academic goals. They will:

  • Explain the goals and outcomes of all GVSU programs in Traverse City.
  • Review your transcripts (please bring an unofficial copy to your first appointment).
  • Discuss services and supports available throughout the program.
  • Assist with the admissions and financial aid process.
  • Give you a personalized education plan letting you know what you would have left to complete.

 

Schedule Your Appointment Today!

Stories and Events

Events

Etiquette Dinner

March 16, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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News

AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research

AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research

The grant will fund an initiative that integrates artificial intelligence with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Traverse Citys Northwestern Michigan College and the University of Notre Dame are also partners in this initiative.

Oct 3, 2025

GVSU, other partners celebrate move to new location for classes in Traverse City

GVSU, other partners celebrate move to new location for classes in Traverse City

Grand Valley students who are enrolled in degree programs in Traverse City are now in a new location that offers a more vibrant campus experience, close access to resources and connections.

Sep 23, 2025

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GVSU Student Spotlights

Integrative Studies Class Traverse City

A schooner operated by the Inland Seas Educational Association served as a classroom May 17. Based in Suttons Bay, the schoolship's instructors led students through four experiments, including trawling for microplastics and searching for invasive species, during a four-hour trip.

Justin Smith, Physician Assistant Studies student at Grand Valley in Traverse City.

Justin Smith,
Physician Assistant Studies Program

GVSU Traverse City Allied Health Sciences student.

David Buchanan,
Allied Health Sciences major




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