Grand Rapids Community College
	
	143 Bostwick Avenue, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3201
	
	Official telephone: (616) 234-4000
Fax number: (616) 234-4005
Website: 
https://www.grcc.edu/
 
	
		| Screen last updated on: September 2025 | 
	
	
	
	
	| Calendar system: | semester system (two terms comprise academic year) | 
	| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: | Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term. | 
	| Number and length of summer sessions: | A summer session is offered for credit. | 
	
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	| Student:Faculty ratio: | 18:1 | 
	| Total faculty: | 231 | 
	| Full-time faculty: | 583 | 
	| Part-time faculty: | 352 | 
	
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	| General education/core curriculum is required: | yes | 
	
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	| Special programs offered: | 
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	|  | independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses |  | 
	
	| Cooperative programs are offered: | yes | 
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	|  | Study-abroad program offered. |  | 
	
	
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	|  | Associate's Degrees 
 
 AccountingAccounting and Business/ManagementAccounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingArchitectural Technology/TechnicianArt/Art Studies, GeneralAutomation Engineer Technology/TechnicianAutomobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness and Personal/Financial Services Marketing OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical Technology/TechnicianChild Care and Support Services ManagementComputer Programming/Programmer, GeneralComputer Support SpecialistComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsCorrectionsCriminal Justice/Police ScienceCulinary Arts/Chef TrainingDental Assisting/AssistantDental Hygiene/HygienistElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianElectroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/TechnologistEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherExecutive Assistant/Executive SecretaryFine/Studio Arts, GeneralGeneral StudiesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianInterior DesignJuvenile CorrectionsLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesMachine Shop Technology/AssistantMachine Tool Technology/MachinistMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianManufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianMarketing/Marketing Management, GeneralMechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDMusic Performance, GeneralMusic, GeneralOccupational Therapist AssistantOrganizational LeadershipPhotographyPlastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/TechnicianQuality Control Technology/TechnicianRadiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerRecording Arts Technology/TechnicianRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseRestaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerSales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, GeneralSurgical Technology/TechnologistTeacher Assistant/AideWeb Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignWelding Technology/Welder
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 Adult Development and AgingAutomation Engineer Technology/TechnicianAutomobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianBaking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefBrewery/Brewpub Operations/ManagementCardiovascular Technology/TechnologistChemical Technology/TechnicianChild Care and Support Services ManagementComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceCooking and Related Culinary Arts, GeneralCorrectionsCriminal Justice/Police ScienceCulinary Arts/Chef TrainingDental Assisting/AssistantElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianElectroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/TechnologistEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianIndustrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMachine Shop Technology/AssistantMachine Tool Technology/MachinistMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianManufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianMechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDParts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management OperationsRecording Arts Technology/TechnicianRetail ManagementSubstance Abuse/Addiction CounselingWelding Technology/Welder
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	| Credit placement options: | 
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	|  | credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)credit for CLEP subjectcredit for DANTESneither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate
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