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Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan Street NE, Suite 113
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314
616-331-5900
www.gvsu.edu/chpss
Take Bus#50 right to our doorstep
yourMajor Orientation Welcome Class of 2021!
What we do for you: The MISSION of the College of Health
Professions - Student Services
(CHP SS) in collaboration with CHP
faculty and staff is to provide
academic advising, admissions, and
other student services to
undergraduate and graduate students
in support of their
academic, professional, and personal
development on campus
and within the greater community. PILLARS OF ACADEMIC ADVISING
Accountability- Academic Advisors are accountable to you
our students as you start GVSU. We strive to foster relation-
ships with you based on mutual trust, and provide guidance
in a transparent and respectful manner.
Referrals– Essential to academic advising role is to connect
you with appropriate resources for support. We can help you
find the right place or office or services needed. In turn we
expect you to follow through with these resources.
Recognition- We recognize you as an individual with your
own strengths, challenges, and goals. We are committed
to providing personalized advising based on your individual
needs and circumstances.
Confidentiality- Within the Academic Advising Office we
respect and protect your privacy by adhering to your rights
as outlined in FERPA—the Freedom of Information and
Privacy Protection Act. You have direct access to any notes
written or documents saved from your advisor/student
appointments in support of your continued academic growth
and development.
Darlene, Janice, Brianne, Michelle, Valinda, Jennie, Mike
College of Health Professions
Student Services
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What is Academic Advising? It is a collaborative educational process where we partner with you in meeting
advising learning outcomes and outlining the steps for achievement to your academic, personal,
and career goals. Responsibilities for ensuring that this partnership is successful require:
Advisor Responsibility
listen respectfully and professionally to your questions
and concerns; advise you as an individual
maintain confidentiality particularly when reviewing
your myPath and Banner
encourage and guide you as you define and develop
clear and realistic goals
provide you with the tools needed to synthesize the
various elements of your university experience
effectively communicate degree requirements and assist
you in interpreting university policies and procedures
provide information about university resources and ser-
vices
discuss your academic performance and its significance
to your success and goals
assist you in developing an academic plan which satisfies
degree requirements
be accessible t through phone, email, appointments
Student Responsibility
make the initial contact with academic advisors
be proactive and seek help when needed
be professional and respectful in all interactions
with university staff and faculty
come prepared to advising appointments with
questions or topics for discussion
be open and honest when seeking advice; recom-
mendations are based on the context provided
approach your education with integrity and
accountability
be realistic about your choices and goals
follow through on agreed upon suggestions and
referrals made by their Academic Advisor
familiarize yourself with specific degree
requirements, policies and procedures.
utilize the academic resources and support services
WHERE CAN I FIND MY ADVISOR? ~~ W W W. G V S U. E D U / C H P S S
ALLENDALE
Lake Michigan Hall
# 133
ALLENDALE
North C Success Center
# 177
GRAND RAPIDS—Cook De-Vos
Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan Ave NE # 113
Take Bus #50 to our doorstep
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MAKE AN ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT
WWW.GVSU.EDU/CHPSS OR CALL 616-331-5900
How is University different from High School?
1. You are now an adult learner; it is your responsibility to take initiative.
2. Self-motivation becomes critical in university as professors do not check up on you to
ensure that you have completed assignments or kept on top of your readings.
3. Class attendance is not mandatory, but it is essential for your success
4. You will do more work outside of class than you do in class. Time in class is spent
listening to lectures, discussing, and note taking.
5. Time management is key! You will feel like you have LOTS of extra time because you
are only in class 12-15 hours per week. Use your time wisely; balance is important.
6. Final grades can be based on two or three assignments or exams so it is important to
give 100 percent in everything you do.
7. Group work comes up in almost every class. Contribute in class and in your groups.
8. University allows you to choose your own academic focus and take courses that truly
interest you.
9. University provides access to more knowledge and allows you to expand your mind.
Your past beliefs and ways of thinking will be challenged.
I’m struggling...What should I do?
Seek help immediately from your Professors
It is important that you understand course content and expectations, so speak to your PROFESSORS to fill in the gaps in your understanding. Meet with your professors during their posted office hours. The days and times they are available are posted on their office doors and listed on the syllabus of each class.
Visit the Academic Advising Office
If you have a problem-whether academic or personal affecting your ability to maintain your studies, your Academic Advising team may be able to help. The ACADEMIC ADVISORS can help you develop, modify and maintain a plan for academic success.
Re-evaluate your study habits and skills
Poor grades are not necessarily indicative of academic ability but are often a
sign of ineffective or poorly developed study habits/skills. Use the
STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCES CENTER; they can help you can identify and develop
effective study habits.
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DEPARTMENT OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES www.gvsu.edu/ahs
Allied Health Sciences, B.S.
General Allied Health Sciences Emphasis No secondary application needed
The general emphasis is for students who are undecided as to their career/education/employment goals.
A minor is required for this emphasis.
Histotechnology Emphasis Requires a secondary application due: February 15
Histology is a laboratory science concerned with the demonstration of cellular morphology, chemical
composition and function of normal and abnormal tissue.
Pre-Physician Assistant Studies or Pre-Physical Therapy or Pre-Speech Language Emphasis
No secondary application needed. Refer to Graduate documents for descriptions
Respiratory Care Emphasis Requires a Secondary application due: February 28
Respiratory Therapists provide direct patient care for those who have trouble breathing for a variety of
reasons. The patients of Respiratory Therapists range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs, chil-
dren and adolescents with asthma, to elderly patients with emphysema.
Health Information Management, B.S. Requests a secondary application due: March 1
Medical records and health information administrators assemble patients' health information including
medical history, symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and all other
healthcare provider services.
DEPARTMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT SERVICES www.gvsu.edu/dts
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. Requires a secondary application due: February 15
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform complex laboratory analyses on blood, tissue, and human bodily
fluids. These laboratory tests play an important role detecting, diagnosing & treating many diseases.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, B.S. Requires a secondary applications due: February 1
Majors are in Abdominal and Obstetric-Gynecologic or Cardiovascular Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers practice a form of medical imaging that uses complex computerized high
frequency sound waves and Doppler signal equipment to visualize subtle differences between healthy and
pathological areas of the body, evaluate vascular flow, and document other conditions. Sonographers work
collaboratively with radiologists and other physicians.
Radiation Therapy, B.S. Requires a secondary application deadline: February 1
RT is an allied health specialty that uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of disease, especially cancer. The
radiation therapist implements treatment programs prescribed by a radiation oncologist and assist in the
planning of treatment with the medical dosimetrist and radiation physicist.
Therapeutic Recreation, B.S. Requires a secondary application deadline: February 15
TR Specialists provide treatment services and recreation activities to persons with a variety of disabling con-
ditions – social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. These activities are used to promote greater independ-
ence and ability to access community and recreation resources, thus improving quality of life. Settings for
employment include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, adult day care, mental health
centers, community parks and recreation centers, schools and camps.
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CLINICAL DIETETICS, M.S. www.gvsu.edu/crtm Nutrition is a key element of good health. Registered dieti-
tian nutritionists are the experts on good nutrition and the food choices that can make us healthy, whether it’s
a proper diet or eating to manage the symptoms of a disease or chronic condition.
Track A is a 49 to 52 credit coordinated graduate program designed for those who need supervised practice.
Track B is a part-time, 39 to 42 credit hybrid program designed especially for credentialed Registered Dieti-
tians (RDs) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who desire a master’s degree.
MEDICAL DOSIMETRY, M.S. www.gvsu.edu/dts When a cancer patient is prescribed radiation therapy, a
medical dosimetrist determines the delivery of the prescribed radiation dose. The medical dosimetrist uses a
3-dimensional computer model to calculate exactly where and how to distribute the radiation. To minimize
damage to surrounding tissues, the medical dosimetrist may decide to use beam modification devices to
better target the radiation. Specialized equipment may be required to cover or immobilize parts of the pa-
tient’s body to further protect against exposure.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, M.S. www.gvsu.edu/ot Occupational Therapists help people to achieve mean-
ingful occupations, which include the work, leisure, self-care tasks and roles that are part of everyday life. Oc-
cupational therapists promote and restore the health of people whose ability to engage in these daily tasks
may be diminished. Occupational therapists work with persons with physical and mental impairments to ena-
ble these persons to function optimally and to be independent. Both 2 year full-time and 3 year part-time hy-
brid programs are available.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES, M.P.A.S. www.gvsu.edu/pas Physician Assistants work under the direct
supervision of doctors of medicine and/or osteopathy. The PA takes histories, performs physical exams, diag-
noses and treats illnesses, gives medical advice, counsels patients and orders and interprets laboratory tests.
PAs are trained in the medical model to complement the training of physicians, with whom they work so
closely.
PHYSICAL THERAPY, D.P.T. www.gvsu.edu/pt Physical Therapists help people with physical impairments,
functional limitations, and disabilities. The physical therapist conducts an examination, plans and provides
treatment, and educates the person about his or her injury. Therapists also promote fitness and health to pre-
vent future injury. PTs participate as health care team members with a variety of other professionals.
PUBLIC HEALTH, M.P.H. www.gvsu.edu/sph The MPH degree addresses complex public health problems
including those found in epidemiology and community health and promotion. Students seeking an MPH will
assess and monitor the health of populations in addition to access to health care services and prevention and
the success of community health programs. By offering field experiences in public health practice, optional
global learning in public health, problem-based learning, group/team assessments and practicum placements
within the community the student will gain skills needed to be successful in the field.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, M.S. www.gvsu.edu/csd Speech -Language Pathologists assess, diag-
nose, and treat disorders related to speech and language as well as cognitive-communication, voice, swallow-
ing and fluency. Speech and hearing scientists conduct research seeking to improve our understanding of
speech, language and hearing so as to improve the quality of services provided to those with communication
impairments.
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Fall 2017
Academic Calendar
Registration Drop and Add March 20- September 1
Payment Deadline August 18 by 5PM
Convocation August 25
Classes Begin August 28
Last day to Add, Register, or Pay September 1 by 5PM*
100% Tuition Refund Deadline September 1 by 5PM*
Labor Day Recess September 3-5
75% Tuition Refund Deadline September 22*
Mid-term Evaluations October 9-13
Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline October 27
Thanksgiving Recess November 22-26
Classes End and Commencement December 9
Examinations and Semester Ends December 11-16
Grades Due from Faculty December 19 by 12pm
Grades Available to Students December 21
Winter 2018
Academic Calendar Registration Drop and Add March 20-January 12
Payment Deadline December 15 by 5PM
Classes Begin January 8
Last Day to Add, Register, or Pay January 12 by 5PM*
100% Tuition Refund Deadline January 12 by 5PM*
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Recess January 15
75% Tuition Refund Deadline February 2*
Mid-term Evaluations February 19-23
Spring Break March 4-11
Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline March 9
Classes End April 21
Examinations and Semester Ends April 23-28
Commencement April 27-28
Grades Due from Faculty May 1 by 12pm
Grades Available to Students May 3
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Academic Support Centers
Disability Support Resources
4015 JHZ ~ 616-331-2490
Laker Academic Success Center
B 152 FH ~ 616-331-3328
Math Center
A-2-601 MAK ~ 616-331-2084
Meijer Writing Center
Allendale: 120 LOH ~ 616-331-2922
Mary Idema Pew Library, Knowledge Market
PEW: Steelcase Knowledge Market –located in Building A
near the Steelcase library
CHS 100 ~ 616-331-2922
Walk-in Science Tutoring
200 STU ~ 616-331-3451
Stats Center
A-2-601 MAK ~ 616-331-2084
Student Academic Success Center
Main Office: 200 STU ~ 616-331-3588
North Campus: North C Living Center 180~ 616-331-2901
PEW Campus: 101 EC ~ 616-331-6190
Tutoring Center, 200 STU ~ 616-331-3451
Career and Professional Development
Career Center
206 STU or 101-B DEV ~ 616-331-3311
Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowship
120 NMR ~ 616-331-2699
Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS)
230 LIB ~ 616-331-8100
Padnos International Center
130 LOH ~ 616-331-3898
Personal and Student Life
Athletics, 192 Fieldhouse ~ 616-331-8800
Campus Recreation, D135 Recreation Center ~ 616-331-1732
Children’s Enrichment Center, 1 West Campus Drive ~ 616-331-5437
LGBT Resource Center, 1161 KC ~ 616-331-2530
Non-Traditional Student Resources, www.gvsu.edu/adultservices
Office of Multicultural Affairs, 1240 KC ~ 616-331-2177
Replenish, 0074 KC ~ 616-331-7867
Student Life, 1110 KC ~ 616-331-2345
Veterans Network, 150 STU ~ 616-331-3327
Women’s Center, 1201 KC ~ 616-331-2748
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University Support
Admissions
300 STU
616-331-2025
Campus Health Center
10383 42nd Ave., Suite A
Allendale
616-252-6030
Dean of Students
202 STU
616-331-3585
Financial Aid & Scholarships
100 STU
616-331-3234
800-748-0246 (Toll-free phone)
Housing and Residence Life
300 HHLC
616-331-2120
Public Safety
1011 Service Building
616-331-3255
Records, Registration & Registrar
150 STU or 115c DEV
616-331-3327
University Counseling Center
204 STU
616-331-3266 7
What Makes
Up My B.S.
Degree?
Basic Skills: 2 Supplemental Writing Skills (SWS)
General Education: Foundations, Cultures and Issues
B.S. Degree Cognate: Varies by program
Major, Minor, Emphasis: Varies by program
Prerequisites: Varies by program
Course Load 12-15 credits = Block Tuition
Minimum
Credit Hours
120 credits for a B.A. or B.S.
58 credits must be from a 4 year institution
Last 30 credits must be earned at GVSU
Catalog
Limitations
Catalog limitation is 8 years. Follow the requirements listed in the catalog that
matches your entry to GVSU. You may change to a more recent catalog, but you will
need to follow the respective catalog requirements.
Pre-requisites Requirements you must complete before taking a course or to apply to a program
Co-requisites Requirements you must do in conjunction with a course or complete prior to taking
Online Catalog http://www.gvsu.edu/catalog
Class
Standing
Freshman: 0-24 credits
Sophomore: 25-54 credits
Junior: 55-84 credits
Senior: 85+ credits
Academic
Standing
At GVSU good academic standing means earning at least a 2.0 GPA ("C" average). If
you fall below a 2.0, you will be placed on academic probation or jeopardy of
dismissal. Some majors and programs require a higher minimum GPA so be sure to
check with your advisor, major department, or find your major online to obtain
specific requirements.
Registration
Add/Drop Week: During the first week of classes you can drop and add a course in Banner.
Drop and add must be completed by 5:00pm on Friday of the first week of classes.
Withdraw: You may withdraw from a course with a grade of "W" up to the end of the 9th
week of classes. You may drop on Banner, but it is highly recommended that you meet with
an advisor before dropping a course.
Credit/No Credit: You may take a certain number of courses credit/no credit, but you must
officially designate these courses at the Student Assistance Windows in the Student Services
Building by 5:00pm on Friday of the first week of classes during the semester you plan to take
the course. Some courses cannot be taken credit/no credit - - check with an advisor first.
Incomplete: In the event of an extended illness, necessary absence, or other special
circumstances you may request an incomplete ("I"). You must arrange with your professor to
finish any remaining coursework by the end of the next semester to be awarded a grade.
Repeat Course: You must fill out a Repeat Grade Form at the Student Assistance Windows
in the Student Services Building. Only the most recent grade is used to calculate your GPA.
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Repeating a Class—A student may repeat any course one time. When repeating a course, the grade earned shall be
the grade of record but the grades of all courses attempted will remain on a student’s official transcript. Students who
repeat a course will have only the last grade counted toward their GPA, whether or not the last grade is higher.
Repeating a course more than once is allowed only with the approval of the student’s academic advisor. In cases when
the course is not in the student’s academic advisor’s unit, approval to repeat the course must be approved by the
appropriate unit head of the department where the course is offered.
Note: Many undergraduate secondary admission programs and postgraduate professional programs routinely recalcu-
late students’ undergraduate GPAs to include repeated coursework. The inclusion of repeated grades may lower your
overall GPA when applying to such programs.
For additional information regarding changes in federal regulations and impacts on financial aid for repeating courses,
please refer to the Financial Aid website.
ONLINE CATALOG: http://catalog.gvsu.edu/content.php?catoid=44&navoid=1894
Taking Courses at a Community College or other University— 58 credits must be from a university and the last
30 credits completed at GVSU. Refer to your academic advisor and the Course Equivalency Guide to confirm transfer:
http://www.gvsu.edu/studentapps/mtn/
Grade Value x Credits = Quality Pts
A = 4.0 x 1 credit = 4 quality points
A- = 3.7 x 2 credits = 7.4 quality points
B+ = 3.3 x 3 credits = 9.9 quality points
B = 3.0 x 4 credits = 12 quality points
How to figure out your Quality Points
Grade Value x Course Credits = Quality (or Grade) Points
How to figure out your Cumulative GPA
Total Quality (Grade) Points ÷ Total Course Credits = GPA
ACADEMIC GOOD STANDING EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE A CUMULATIVE GPA OF
2.000 OR HIGHER TO BE IN GOOD STANDING.
Academic Probation: A freshman with a cumulative
GPA between 1.501 and 1.999 will be placed on pro-
bation. A sophomore with a cumulative GPA between
1.801 and 1.999 will be placed on probation.
Jeopardy of Dismissal: A freshman whose cumulative
GPA is 1.500 or lower and a sophomore whose cumu-
lative GPA is 1.800 or lower will be placed in jeopardy
of dismissal. Juniors and seniors whose cumulative GPA is below 2.000 will be placed in jeopardy of dismissal.
Dismissal: Students in jeopardy of dismissal have one semester to raise their cumulative GPA above the dismissal
level. If the student’s cumulative GPA does not rise above the dismissal level and if the current semester GPA is less
than a 2.500, the student will be dismissed.
Readmission Following Dismissal: A dismissed student may apply for readmission after a period of one calendar
year. Evidence of maturity and improved attitude toward academics and the written support of the student’s academic
advisor must accompany the application for readmission. The Petition to Return form and supporting documentation
must be submitted to the registrar not less than 10 days before the first day of classes for the semester of intended
return. Refer to: http://catalog.gvsu.edu/content.php?catoid=44&navoid=1894
Semester
Hours
Earned*
Cumulative
GPA for
Dismissal
Cumulative
GPA for
Probation
Cumulative
GPA for Good
Standing
Freshman 0-24 1.500 or less 1.501-1.99 2.000 or better
Sophomore 25-54 1.800 or less 1.801-1.99 2.000 or better
Junior 55-84 1.999 or less not
applicable 2.000 or better
Senior 85 or more 1.999 or less not
applicable 2.000 or better
*Including transfer credit hours
GPA CALCULATION ~ GPA CALCULATION ~ GPA CALCULATION
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yourBlueprint for Success
Attend NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION—SUMMER
Attend TRANSITIONS AND CONVOCATION—SEPTEMBER
REVIEW SYLLABUS of each course; make notes on DUE DATES—SEPTEMBER
MOVE IN—Laker Welcome—AUGUST
Attend CAMPUS LIFE NIGHT—SEPTEMBER
Complete FAFSA APPLICATION for scholarships
ENGAGE with GVSU’s diverse communities and cultures
Connect with PROFESSORS during OFFICE HOURS
Learn how to be a MONEYSMART LAKER
Explore majors & careers at MAJOR’s FAIR—NOVEMBER
Sign up to LIVE ON-CAMPUS your 2nd year
Check your MID-TERM GRADES—OCT & APRIL
Participate in MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY— OCTOBER
Utilize ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Explore campus LEADERSHIP opportunities
Find ways to GET INVOLVED on campus
Participate in MLK EVENTS—JANUARY
Prepare for and complete FINAL EXAMS—APRIL
Confirm MAJOR AND 2NDARY ADMISSION requirements
REGISTER for next academic year including an SWS class—MARCH
Confirm SUMMER PLANS—JANUARY
Explore research opportunities by attending STUDENT SCHOLAR’S DAY— APRIL
Prepare for FINAL EXAMS -DEC & APRIL
Finish 30 CREDITS
Be on the DEAN’S LIST
Meet with your ACADEMIC ADVISOR 1-2X throughout the year
Check your END OF SEMESTER GRADES—DECEMBER & APRIL
Register on JOB BOARD to seek campus Jobs
Explore STUDY ABROAD Opportunities—Attend 1st step meeting
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Darlene Zwart
Student Services Director
118 CHS
616-331-3958
Michelle Cronk
Senior Academic Advisor
120 CHS
616-331-5966
Brianne Perez
Senior Academic Advisor
114 CHS
616-331-5967
Mike Saldaña
Senior Academic Advisor
116 CHS
616-331-5603
Grand Valley State University
College of Health Professions Student Services Office
Advisors
Jennie Glynn
Academic Advisor
122 CHS
616-331-5644
