General Transfer Note & Michigan Transfer Agreement
The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below. The courses transfer and satisfy requirements at Grand Valley State University.
Students should contact Grand Valley State Univeristy to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Grand Valley State University ultimately makes the decisions about how each course will be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirements. Students should also review the specific admission requirements for Grand Valley State University and the Sport Management program.
GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of elective courses, which meets all GRCC and Grand Valley State University requirements.
Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential.
Program Notes
Admission to Grand Valley State University requires a 2.50 cumulative transfer grade point average.
EN 102 – English Composition II – must be graded at a “C” or above to receive specific WRT 150 credit in transfer.
Students should consider adding an optional minor, such as Business or Hospitality and Tourism Management, depending on academic and career goals.
All Issues courses must be taken at GVSU.
Additional advising notes provided on the full curriculum guide for the Sport Management major.
It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, and have any questions answered prior to completing the GRCC/GVSU articulated program.
It is the responsibility of the students to confirm transferability of courses with the receiving institution.
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at GVSU
The following requirements apply to all undergraduate degree-seeking students:
1. A minimum of 120 semester hours.
2. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 GPA.
3. Graduation major GPA of at least 2.00.
4. General education requirements.
5. Capstone course is SPM 495.
6. The last 30 semester hours toward a baccalaureate degree must be earned in Grand Valley courses.
7. A minimum of 58 semester hours must be earned at a senior (4 yr) institution.
8. A minimum of 12 Grand Valley earned semester hours must be included in the major.
It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the requirements, and advising notes for this articulated program and have any questions about transfer answered prior to completing this degree program at GRCC.
Open Elective Courses
The remaining number of courses needed to complete the program will depend on the number of credit hours remaining needed to reach the 60 credits required for graduation. Course selections should be made based on degree, major, minor, or academic interest at Grand Valley State University.