SVSU is proud to partner with the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) program. GAC is an internationally recognized university preparation program that prepares students whose first language is not English with the required academic knowledge and English language skills to successfully complete a bachelor’s degree. As a GAC Program Pathway University, SVSU accepts the ACT/GAC Program's 39 transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

GAC graduates are automatically awarded the SV Red & White Award Scholarship valued at up to $12,500 per year, in addition to the $2,000 GAC Pathway Scholarship.

GAC Transfer Credits

Application Requirements

• GAC minimum overall GPA of 2.0

• English level minimum requirements:
  • Minimum grade 2.0 (C or 73% - 76%)
  • GAC Level 3 English modules 
  • English Proficiency Test: IELTS 5.5; TOEFL- PBT 500 or IBT 61

Conditional Admission into ELP is available for those that do not meet the language requirements above

• Minimum ACT score NOT required

Questions

If you have any questions, please call 989.964.4268 or intadmit@svsu.edu.

Each year SVSU works with study abroad partners to offer students an exceptional international education experience. Our partners help coordinate logistics for students by: providing students on-site orientations, finding housing for students on overseas programs, registering students for courses abroad, providing in-country support and cultural activities and trips, and more. Some of the providers SVSU works with include:

• Academic Studies Abroad - ASA
• AHA International
• API
• Athena Study Abroad
• CAPA
• CISabroad
• Classport
• EF (Language Programs & College Study Tours)
• GlobaLinks
• ISA
• KEI
• Panrimo
• USAC

At this time we are currently not looking for new provider partnerships.

Current Partners:

As a current partner, if you would like to sign up for one of our study abroad fairs or a campus visit, please email the Study Abroad Coordinator at studyabroad@svsu.edu. 

Mailing address for marketing materials and transcripts:

Saginaw Valley State University
Attn: Study Abroad
Wickes 230
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710