GVSU Charter Schools

Grand Valley State University currently charters 43 schools, including three urban high school academies, altogether serving just over 20,000 students.

Start a School, Rolling Application
(Charter school applicant information)

Starting a charter school is a daunting task that requires commitment, dedication and a love for children that rivals a strong desire to make a difference in a community. Attractive charter school applicants can demonstrate that they have a strong probability of creating a high quality public charter school. For additional information regarding the Charter Application Review Process and Criteria click here.

If you would like more information about GVSU’s application process, please feel free to contact the office at (616) 331-2240.

All information in this site is considered public information and may be copied and downloaded without penalty. As a public institution in the state of Michigan, Grand Valley State University is subject to provisions of the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). If you wish to request public records from the Grand Valley State University Charter Schools Office, the request must be made to the University Counsel Office, the designated FOIA Coordinator. Requests may be submitted electronically through the University Counsel Office on the web site at www.gvsu.edu/uco.

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