Grand Rapids Community College

Welcome to the 2026-2027 College Catalog

The Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Online Catalog is a comprehensive listing of current information regarding academic programs, policies, degree requirements, procedures, course offerings, and other information for GRCC students. GRCC students are responsible for knowing the requirements for the degrees they are pursuing and for understanding the College’s policies and procedures contained in the catalog based on their declared catalog year.

Although this catalog was prepared with the best information available, policies, procedures, fees, and program changes are subject to modification by college officials. Modifications will be indicated on the modifications tab.

Catalog Contents–

Please use the links on the left to navigate to the different sections of the online catalog or click on a heading below to take you the section. The 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 catalogs are available in the drop down option above.  For catalogs from 2024-2025 and earlier, visit the Previous Catalogs tab.

GRCC Programs by Academic Pathway  

Detailed information on GRCC’s Academic Pathways

2026-2027 Academic Programs  –

A listing of all GRCC’s Academic Programs

Course Codes and Descriptions  –

A listing of all GRCC’s Course Descriptions, including credit/contact hours, description, etc.

General Education Courses  –

A listing of GRCC’s General Education Courses

Michigan Transfer Agreement - MTA  –

Detail information on the Michigan Transfer Agreement.

Previous Catalogs     –

For catalogs from 2024-2025 and earlier, visit the archives.

Financial Outlook Disclaimer

The salary information provided on the Academic Program pages is based on industry projections, publicly available data, and employer-reported trends.  Actual salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, education or degree level, industry demand, and individual employer policies.  The College does not guarantee, promise, or imply employment or any salary level upon graduation.

Students can meet with the college’s Career Services to learn more about specific career pathways and current labor market information.  

Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity

Consistent with its mission and values, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC or College) is committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. To that end, it is GRCC’s policy and practice to provide equal educational, employment and other opportunities to all individuals. 

GRCC specifically prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws, rules or regulations (“applicable laws”).

GRCC’s prohibition against discrimination and harassment applies to all GRCC education programs or opportunities, activities, services and employment. 

Further, GRCC expressly prohibits any form of retaliation against any person for engaging in any activity protected under GRCC policy or any applicable law, rule or regulation (including reporting or making a complaint regarding a potential violation of this policy, or participating in an investigation related to this policy).

Further information may be obtained from the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295. Telephone: (616) 234-2120.

Should you have a need for alternative format (i.e. Braille, CD, enlarged font); contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at 616-234-4140 to discuss options or arrange an intake with a counselor.

GRCC is a tobacco free campus.

143 Bostwick Avenue NE • Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3295
(616) 234-4000 / FAX (616) 234-4005
grcc.edu