FAQ
Q: How is security handled on campus?
A: Although Grand View experiences no problems stemming from the neighborhood, like all colleges we strive to guard students against the infrequent intrusion of outsiders. Toward that end, Grand View has in place:
• Electronic keycard security in all campus residences.
• Security lighting and emergency phones across campus.
• Security staff to patrol campus and serve as student escorts at all hours of the day and night, every day of the year.
• Shuttle service to and from all campus locations.
• Video cameras in residential parking lots.
• Regular building security checks.
Grand View has very few instances of intruder acts. We provide education to students at orientation and at other intervals about how to ensure their own personal safety, helping them understand the measures they can take to keep themselves safe. In addition, the College will take any proactive legal measures that might be necessary to protect a student.
Q: What are the recommended courses that I should take in high school?
A:
4 years of English
3 years of math
3 years of science
3 years of social science
2 years of foreign language
Q: Does Grand View accept Advanced Placement credit?
A: Grand View does accept Advanced Placement tests with scores of three or better. Interested seniors should contact their high school guidance counselors early in their senior year for more information.
Q: As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) does Grand View offer athletic scholarships?
A: Athletic scholarships are offered to students in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track and football for men and basketball, competitive dance, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track and volleyball for women. Scholarships are based on ability as evaluated by the coaches.
Q: Are internships required in all majors at Grand View?
A: With its Des Moines location, Grand View is able to provide meaningful internships to its students. Many of the 35 majors require an internship, and it is highly recommended for all majors. An internship is the application of classroom experience to the work setting; an academic experience in a career work setting supervised jointly by the College and an employer. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned from Internship. Some internships are paid but the majority are unpaid and performed to gain real world experience.
Q: Explain the choir, band, and theatre opportunities available at Grand View.
A: Grand View offers baccalaureate majors in music, music education, and theatre. The choir is open to students of all majors with membership by audition. The choir sings for major campus events and tours each year at spring break. The choir recently toured in Denmark and Germany, Canada, and Washington, D.C. Instrumental ensemble is also open to students of all majors and plays for various College events. Four major theatre productions are held throughout the academic year and auditions are open to students of all majors.
Q: How diverse is Grand View’s campus?
A: Grand View welcomes students of all backgrounds and ethnicities. In any given year, the non-white population on campus tends to mirror that of the central Iowa community, at about 12%. Our Director of Multicultural Outreach oversees many activities and programs designed to celebrate this diversity and help students learn about all cultures. Grand View has a Multicultural Advisory Committee composed of leaders in various ethnic communities who advise the College administration on multicultural issues.
Q: Grand View is affiliated with the ELCA. What does it mean to be a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
A: Because of our Lutheran heritage and ties to the Church, we help prepare you for vocation and service in your career and in your community. You’ll learn to think critically, informed by both faith and reason, learning about God and yourself through a variety of ways of knowing. Collectively we embrace our common humanity and live out our calling in community with others. Our campus ministry is open and inclusive, acknowledging and affirming a diversity of religious traditions, values and expressions. All are welcome.
Q: On what basis does Grand View make admissions decisions?
A: Grand View has an individualized admissions process, where every applicant is evaluated across the whole spectrum of his/her experience and potential. We do require high school GPA/ class rank and ACT/SAT scores, but those are simply two elements of a much broader look that includes activities, accomplishments, interests and potential.
Q: I am an incoming freshman. What type of scholarships am I eligible for at Grand View?
A: The Grand View scholarships available to new full-time day freshmen are four-year renewable scholarships. Each one has a set of criteria you must meet. There are three levels, ranging from $6,500 to $8,000.
Q: I am an incoming transfer student. What type of scholarships am I eligible for at Grand View?
A: All Grand View scholarships for new full-time transfer students are renewable. To qualify, you must meet specific academic requirements, visit campus, apply and be accepted to the College. These scholarship and grant amounts are based on commuter status. Additional awards are available to students living on campus. Honors = $4,000 - $5,000.
Q: How do I find out about transfer credits?
A: Transfer credits are evaluated when an appointment is made to register for classes or upon request. To receive an official evaluation, official transcripts from all schools attended must accompany the transfer credit evaluation request or be on file with Grand View. The request should list all majors, concentrations, minors, certificates and endorsement areas for which an evaluation is desired. Send this request to Rachel Hanson, transcript evaluator. You must include your address and phone number.