College Parents
College Parents, welcome to the ӰAV College community!
Consider us your extended family. Sending your student off to college is a big step, but you can rest assured that your son or daughter will be in a safe and engaging environment. We are committed to helping your student mature in Jesus—developing a global perspective of God’s work in the world, focusing on serving others and gaining competence in his or her chosen field of study.
Discover the ӰAV Community
Discover what it’s like to join the ӰAV community, what our mission and values are, the services we offer to keep your student spiritually, physically and emotionally healthy , the available academic assistance we offer, students’ residence hall options, and how to cover the cost of college.
And don’t miss our three-year degree program, where students can earn their bachelor’s degree in nearly any major in three years, instead of four—saving time and money. Plus, find out about how your student can earn his/her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in just four years.
We want to help you create and maintain strong connections to ӰAV throughout your student’s journey. We’re here to help you navigate the college waters, so feel free to email or call us at (574) 372-5100, ext. 6488 with any questions or concerns.
College Parent Resources
Learning About ӰAV
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View some Frequently Asked Questions our college parents would find helpful!
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Information on Majors/Minors offered at ӰAV
You can find information on the different programs offered at ӰAV including descriptions of the programs, course checklists, department faculty, and more here.
Academic Advisors’ Roles:
Academic Advisors are faculty members that meet with students in their programs to help students stay on their best academic tracts. Students can meet with their advisors to discuss registering for classes on our scheduled Advising Days (one in fall and spring semesters). Classes are canceled on these days to ensure students are able to meet with their advisors. The New Student Advising Day is August 22, 2022 before classes begin. Advisors can be reached outside of these days via email or setting up an appointment during their office hours.
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At ӰAV, our college campus strikes a perfect balance of open green spaces, historic building, new facilities, and a central location in our community.
Learn about what it is like at Grace.
Grace offers an array of clubs/events that students can get involved in on campus. Find out more about these clubs here. Each fall, students enjoy learning more about these opportunities at the annual Involvement Fair.
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At ӰAV, you’ll find people that care about you…and your budget. ӰAV College scholarships and grants are offered to 100% of our full-time traditional undergraduate students. It’s just one of the ways of ӰAV!
Learn more about the breakdown of tuition costs.
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Grace College is committed to a safe and healthy educational community for students and employees.
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Career Preparation Services:
Grace College is committed to helping students prepare for their future careers.
Grace Placement Promise- Students who meet certain criteria, do not find employment or gain acceptance to graduate school within six months of graduation may be eligible to earn an additional year of undergraduate education tuition-free.
Learn more about how ӰAV has high career placement rates.
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From t-shirts to headbands to water bottles, you’ll find ӰAV apparel and products for your whole family. Learn more about our and visit us today.
Admissions & Getting to ӰAV
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No matter where you are in your journey, we have a visit option that will fit your specific needs. Keep scrolling to explore the many ways you can experience a Grace College Visit!
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Apply today with our free 5-minute application, and begin your journey with ӰAV!
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As one of our accepted students, you can see all of your next steps.
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Come visit your student for a Lancer athletic event, theatre production, or one of the many events happening throughout the year.
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Find out how to set up a payment plan, or pay by cash, check or credit card.
See our Billing and Payment Info
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At ӰAV, we provide a comprehensive program to assist first-year students in their adjustment to college life.
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First year students are required to participate in the first-year experience program. This includes new student orientation, the Hike, First-Year Foundations, Exploring the Bible, Essentials of Behavioral Science and Current Issues in Historical Context and Growth Groups. All students are required to attend Mandatory Hall Meetings (once a month) and chapel (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays).
Staying in Touch
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View our Academic Calendar
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Our college parent and grandparent e-newsletter, “Apparently,” allows ӰAV to effectively stay in touch with parents about what is happening on campus, important upcoming events, and opportunities for your students. To subscribe to Apparently, simply email apparently@grace.edu, tell us your student’s name, and request the e-newsletter. You’ll receive the e-newsletter about once a month.
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The Parent Council is an advisory board of parents which serves ӰAV College and welcomes new families. They serve as a resource to current, new and prospective parents, and are committed to praying for ӰAV students and families. They can be reached at parentcouncil@grace.edu.
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Find out what’s happening around campus from the perspective of students. The Sounding Board is a bi-weekly publication of ӰAV Student Organizations at ӰAV College.
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Interested in hearing what your students are experiencing in chapel each week? , or look to see upcoming speakers.
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Have any questions? We're happy to help.
Email:
studentaffairs@grace.edu
Phone:
(574)372-5100, ext 6488.