* Books and Supplies
Students will need to submit official copies of external exam scores, as well as official copies of internal grades. We generally advise applicants to submit secondary school (high school) official transcripts for grades 9 through 12, in order to ensure prompt processing.
Original, attested, or certified copy of all academic records from all secondary schools and/or universities you have attended
Diplomas or graduate certificates from all high schools or universities where you have earned a degree
National exit test results (if applicable)
Students taking the WAEC will need to submit an unused scratch card with their application.
For admission, all international students must take one of the approved English proficiency exams, complete level 112 at ELS Language Center or take the ACT or SAT.
Send exam test results directly to Grand Valley.
TOEFL: 80 (we do not accept "My Best" score for admission)
IELTS: 6.5
MELAB: 77
PTE: 53
Send official SAT and/or ACT test scores directly to Grand Valley
If you are from a TOEFL/IELTS waiver country, you must submit an SAT/ACT instead of an English proficiency test.
TOEFL/IELTS waiver countries:
Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, North Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
VERIFICATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT (TO BE SUBMITTED AFTER ADMISSION)
Undergraduate students must have sufficient finances to cover tuition, fees, and housing costs for one year at Grand Valley. Undergraduate students must have a minimum of $29,750 USD in financial support. If a student will not be paying for their education on their own, sponsors must be identified on the statement of financial support which can be found on page 6 of the international student application.
Students or the sponsor(s) of a student must send the following documents to global@gvsu.edu for an I-20 to be created:
Statement of Financial Support
Bank statement shows a minimum balance of $29,750 USD. Bank statement balances can be listed in the student/sponsors local currency. As long as the balance, when converted into USD, meets the minimum amount required then your documents will be accepted. If you are unsure how your local currency will convert into USD, you may use the XE Currency Converter.
Must show at least 3 months of transaction history on the account
Must be less than six months old
Students who will be supported by an institution, foundation, or government agency, your financial sponsor must submit a letter of support on official letterhead. The letter must include:
Grand Valley State University
Specify the expenses to be paid on your behalf
Indicate that the institution or agency has adequate financial resources to guarantee your first year of study
Grand Valley's accounting program prepares students for future careers in the accounting field. It combines core business philosophies with expertise in the field of accounting, along with opportunities for professional experience via internships. Students may choose to continue their education with the Master of Science in Accounting or the specialized Master of Science in Taxation degrees offered by the Seidman College of Business.
There is secondary admission to this program.
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Coursework
In addition to courses covering each functional area of business, the accounting program covers the following topics:
Accounting ethics
Financial accounting
Taxation
Accounting information systems
External and internal auditing
Managerial and cost accounting
Grand Valley's accounting program prepares students for future careers in the accounting field. It combines core business philosophies with expertise in the field of accounting, along with opportunities for professional experience via internships. Students may choose to continue their education with the Master of Science in Accounting or the specialized Master of Science in Taxation degrees offered by the Seidman College of Business.
Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year
