Saginaw Valley State University

Admissions
Admissions

Your Cardinal story starts here. We unleash your potential. We guide your goals. When you come to SVSU, you become part of We - a community unlike any you’ve known. And, we want you to join us.
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Academics
Academics

At SVSU, the world is our classroom. When it comes to college, there are a lot of institutions who boast about academic opportunity. Our students land competitive positions or spots in prestigious grad schools. At SVSU, we defy expectations and soar far above them. Where you go from here is up to you!
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Offering In-Person & Virtual, Personal Campus Visits

We take great care in making sure to provide a safe and enjoyable experience so that you can see the "Day in the Life of a Cardinal".
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In-Person Registration is open to all students during regular business hours and follows the priority registration schedules and exception dates table. New students must complete an orientation program prior to registering for classes.
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Campus Life
Campus Life

True Cardinals have Red Pride. And we wear it not just on Fridays. Red Pride is calling some of the best residence halls in the country home. Being a part of any number of the 170 student led organizations. Being surrounded by people and centers to help you succeed. There is a place for you here.
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About
About

When you come to SVSU, you become part of We. It all begins here with almost 9,000 students from 42 different nations, 1,300 caring staff and faculty working across five colleges in one Cardinal Country.

Location: Saginaw, Michigan
Nickname: Cardinals
Students: 8,662
Year Founded: 1963
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SVSU STUDENTS
Priority course registration begins April 12

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Apply now

Discover your major

Estimate your costs

Schedule a visit

SVSU STUDENTSPriority course registration begins April 12

We are here for you!

In the News

SVSU STUDENTS
Priority course registration begins April 12