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
The minor in Arabic concentrates on the two main vernaculars of Arabic, the standard language (Modern Standard Arabic) and some regional spoken varieties. The minor offers coursework that specifically targets cultural aspects and encourages you to immerse yourself in Arabic culture.
You are encouraged to participate in the Model Arab League simulation held annually in February and field trips to cultural points of interest locally and in the Detroit area.
WHY STUDY ARABIC AT GRAND VALLEY?
Grand Valley State University has unique benefits and resources that give language students an enhanced learning experience and level of expertise.
Michigan is home to one of the largest Arab American communities in the United States.
Learning Arabic helps students develop communication, writing, critical thinking, and cultural competency skills.
Increased opportunities in Michigan to trade and do business with Arab countries.
Unique learning opportunities through the Language Resource Center and study abroad.
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Coursework
You must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours of coursework. This includes eight credits of required courses:
ARA 201 - Intermediate Arabic I: Language and Culture
ARA 202 - Intermediate Arabic II: Language and Culture
Complete the minor with your choice of four electives, 12 credits total, see catalog for details.
You can also fulfill some credits for the minor through study abroad options in consultation with the program coordinator.
Language majors and minors have a diverse assortment of careers available to them in fields like:
Business
Education
Government
International relations
Health professions
Social work
Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year
