April 25, 2023, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – There is still time for four-year college and university students to enroll at Grand Rapids Community College as summer guest students, helping them earn affordable credits to transfer and stay on track to graduate.
More than 1,120 guest students already are enrolled for GRCC’s Summer 2023 semester, which starts on May 8. The guests account for about 20 percent of all summer students so far.
Students can take advantage of GRCC’s more affordable tuition, smaller class sizes, and outstanding faculty members. GRCC provides classes in-person and online, with the ability to schedule around home and work responsibilities.
GRCC is part of the Michigan Transfer Agreement with public and private schools across the state, allowing most credits to transfer easily. Students should first check with their home institution’s course equivalency guide to ensure that GRCC courses will transfer back.
Eligible students can use their Grand Rapids Promise Zone scholarship, which covers tuition and other expenses, as a guest student at GRCC.
“Our guest students have home colleges and universities, but we want them to know there is a place for them at GRCC, too,” said Lori Cook, associate dean of access and first year success. “We offer in-person and online classes, which makes it easier for students to schedule around summer jobs, internships and other activities. GRCC credits are accepted across the state, which is a reflection of the quality of our faculty and programs.”
GRCC’s in-district tuition rate is $118 per credit hour, helping students minimize student loan debt. Classes are available at the Main Campus in Grand Rapids and the GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland.
Students can keep on track to graduate or even get ahead by earning summer credits. The schedule also offers students the ability to focus on one or two classes at a time.
Additional information is available at grcc.edu/gueststudents. Students may apply online, or call (616) 234-3300 or email admissions@grcc.edu for additional information.