The Regional Police Academy program is a 16-week, full-time program running from January through April.
To qualify, applicants must hold an associate degree or higher, or be actively sponsored/employed by a law enforcement agency. Students without a degree or agency sponsorship should consider GRCC's Semester Track Police Academy.
All candidates must complete an application, pass minimum MCOLES screening standards, and successfully complete an interview to be selected into the program.
Student Information
Grand Rapids Community College's Regional Police Academy is a regional, full-time academy designed to prepare future law enforcement professionals for careers in policing.
Program Schedule
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Academy Dates: January 11–April 28, 2027
- Class Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Occasional weekend training is required
Program Cost
- Tuition: $9,000*
- This program is not eligible for financial aid.
*Tuition is subject to change.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for GRCC's Regional Police Academy, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Have earned an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or
- Be sponsored by a law enforcement agency.
How to Apply
Complete the online interest form. After completing the form, contact the Criminal Justice Department to receive the academy application and additional enrollment information.
Additional Opportunities
- Semester Track Police Academy: Anyone with or without a degree or needs financial aid. Students must finish required courses before starting the Police Academy.
- Agency Information: View dates and enrollment information.
- Police Academy Testing: Includes MCOLES Physical Agility Test, MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness and MCOLES Reading and Writing Test.
Questions?
For additional information about the academy, please contact:
Bo Peters
Police and Corrections Academy Director
Email: rpeters@grcc.edu
Phone: (616) 234-3362