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How to Apply

Apply before December 1 (January 1 for Canadians) and we'll waive your application fee.

Tell us who you are, and we’ll help you get started!

We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year — apply now!

Regular Admission Standards

  • GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale) in college preparatory courses
  • ACT or SAT scores: see below
  • 3 years of college prep math, beginning with Algebra 1
  • High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED)
  • These are the minimum requirements for admission. A first-year student profile reflects the middle 50% of our students.
College Entrance Exam Minimum Scores
ACT (#1968)
SAT (#1095)
Engl Math Reading Composite Reading Math
19 20 16 20 470 470
The writing sections of the ACT and SAT are not required.

For more specific standards, find yourself on the list at left.

Application Deadlines

Completed applications are considered on a rolling basis until the deadlines below. For maximum scholarship consideration, apply by February 1.

  Fall Sem Jan Interim Spring Sem
First Year Aug. 15
N/A Jan. 15
Transfer Aug. 15
N/A Jan. 15
Canadian Aug. 15
N/A Jan. 15
International April 1
N/A Dec. 15*
Non-Degree Students applying for readmission or non-degree seeking students are admitted on a space-available basis until the first day of classes.
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*We do not accept international applications mid-year unless you are an international student in the U.S. who is transferring to Calvin.