PHOENIX PACT PARTNER COLLEGE
Grand Valley State University
Location: Allendale, Michigan; 3-hr drive
Size: 19,000 students
Diversity: 5% African American, 5% Hispanic / Latino
Test Scores: Optional
Pact Scholarships per year: 5
Application Deadline: February 1
Available on Common App: Yes
Interview: Required for Phoenix Pact scholarship
Process: An additional interview application is required. Both the Grand Valley State application and the interview interest form must be completed by February 1. You can access the GVSU interview interest form by clicking this link.
Housing: Required on campus for first 2 years, recommended for all 4 years
Additional Scholarship requirements: Participation in early start summer Oliver Wilson Scholars program and ongoing programming as stipulated in GVSU scholarship agreement
More Info: gvsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university established in 1960. The university offers 138 different degrees, and more than 300 student organizations. GVSU prides itself on being one of the greenest universities in the nation according to the Sierra Club– having composted 2.8 million pounds of waste in 2018.
Top 100 America’s Best Colleges, Forbes Magazine, 2021
300+ Student Organizations
17:1 Student to faculty ratio, with an average class size of 26
Oliver Wilson Scholars Program: Directed by V’Lecea Hunter, the Oliver Wilson Scholars program focuses on easing the transition for students from high school to college, with a heavy emphasis on academic preparation, personal development and skill building. Committing to this program and working with Ms. Hunter is a sure way to receive unparalleled support for your college success.
Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarship: If you’re motivated to take your undergrad major to the next level, GVSU helps connect undergrads to unique research and study opportunities that most colleges only make available to graduate students.
“I have learned so much about myself, made a lot of great friends, and made important connections with my professors. Coming to Grand Valley State was a choice that I will never regret.” Jordan Caples; NLCP 2018, GVSU 2022