At SVSU, we celebrate, advocate for, and support our Cardinals in everything they want to accomplish. We invite you to explore all that SVSU has to offer and look forward to helping you discover how Saginaw Valley State University fits you best.
If you need further guidance beyond what you find on this page, please contact us at our office email (admissions@svsu.edu) or phone number (989-964-4200). Our Office of Admissions is still open for business in person to answer all of your questions. Have a great year!
2020-2021 SVSU Scholarships (51KB)
Admissions Representative Map by County (463KB)
Yes! For the 2021-2022 school year, if you have a GPA of 3.9 or higher you will be given the opportunity to apply for the Honor’s Program. The Honors Program encourages you to develop life-long qualities, like curiosity and engagement, by giving you access to research, travel and service experiences. You will participate in classes to help you develop a thesis project in your program of study to be presented at the end of your senior year. Honor’s housing is also offered to students admitted into the program. You can read more information about the program at svsu.edu/honorsprogram.
Absolutely. SVSU has programs of distinction based in academics, leadership, service, study abroad, and more. You can explore programs such as Garber Cardinal Business Edge, Cardinals in Action, the Global Foundation Scholars, and more at svsu.edu/programsofdistinction.
SVSU offers freshman direct admission entry to select professional programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Education. If you have a deep sense of purpose, strong academic credentials and dedication to a specific profession, a direct admission program will allow you, as a new incoming freshmen, the opportunity to start immediately in your major. Our programs offer high quality instruction and hands-on skills-based training to provide you with the resources you need to pursue your passion right from the beginning of your freshman year. For details on the requirements for admission, please visit svsu.edu/directadmit.
Admissions Representative Map by County (463KB)
2020-2021 SVSU Scholarships (51KB)
Junior Year Checklist (275KB)
Senior Year Applicant Checklist (279KB)
Senior Year Admitted Checklist (244KB)
Programs of Distinction for Freshman
2021 Nursing Freshman Direct. Admit Flyer (260KB)
2020 Pre-Health Professions (610KB)
Office of Admissions
178 Wickes Hall,
7400 Bay Road,
University Center, MI 48710
admissions@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4200