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Board Approves Undergraduate Tuition Increase

Despite the recent announcement of an undergraduate tuition increase, administrators say SVSU remains committed to keeping education affordable.

On June 14, the Board of Control announced the budget for the 2011 fiscal year. The approved budget included a 5.9% tuition increase for undergraduate students. Students will pay $243.63 per credit hour for tuition and mandatory fees in comparison to $230 per credit paid hour last year. »

Construction under way

New construction and renovation projects have already begun, promising a more efficient layout, more space and more direct contact between administrative offices and students. These projects require a total of $13.5 million dollars financed by the University reserves for capital projects and Auxiliary Systems. »

Number of anticipated freshmen down

For the 2010-2011 school
year, students will notice
fewer freshmen around the
SVSU campus.

“At this time, we are
not anticipating to grow our
incoming freshman class for
the Fall 2010 term over the
freshman class that we had
last year in 2009,” said Jennifer
Pahl, Director of Admissions. »

Internships offer career expansion

Internships and co-ops
are putting students to work
in their careers this summer.
Providing experience and connections,
these opportunities
may give students the edge
they need in a competitive job
market. »

New resources expected from Academic Advising

A long line of students snaking
through Wickes Hall, waiting to have
a meeting in the Academic Advising
office is a sight many SVSU students
have seen during the past year. »