Future Students

Thank you for visiting our website and for considering Grand Rapids Community College as part of the pursuit of your educational goals!

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

GRCC's varied program levels, flexible scheduling, and student support services enable people of all ages and backgrounds to have access to the higher education they need to achieve their goals. There are dozens of associate degrees, certificate programs, and transfer options available through GRCC.

Affordability

GRCC participates in state and federal financial aid programs and offers local scholarships, grants, and student employment opportunities. The GRCC Foundation awards over a half a million dollars in scholarships annually. Under the Hope Scholarship Credit, eligible students can now claim tuition and relates expenses for a federal tax credit. You can even pay by the month. For more financial aid information, call (616) 234-4030.

Student Life

We've got all the activities that round out your college experience, so you can be involved as you like. From athletics to our honor society, you can get involved on campus and in the community. There are plenty of Service Learning volunteer opportunities for those of you that like to put what you've learned to work. You'll find a full selection of performing arts and visual arts opportunities, including vocal and instrumental music, theatre, and photography.

Student Support

What do you need to be successful in college? Career or personal counseling? Job placement? English as a Second Language (ESL) classes? Disability support services? Tutoring, workshops or labs? We've got all that and more. Our Career Development office includes professional tutors, placement testing and career planning resources. GRCC's Library combines up-to-date technology; online databases, DVDs and CD-ROM materials with quiet spaces for study. Research labs are available with Internet access, as well as audiovisual equipment and video-editing suites. Our Job Placement office can help you get ready for the job search with personal service in resume writing, cover letters, interviewing skills in addition to a well-stocked job bank. To round out our lifelong learning mission, there's the Older Learner Center. We've even got our own Campus Police to assist with crime prevention, escort service and emergency aid.

Urban Campus

Grand Rapids, West Michigan's largest metropolitan setting, comfortably combines big-city cultural arts, shopping and cinema with small-town neighborhoods and friendliness. Commuters can reach all four corners of the county in 20 minutes or less and Lake Michigan campsites and beaches are less than an hour away. Parking on campus is available, or zoom into a nearby bus lot and shuttle right to the center of the college.