In order to apply to Calvin, submit the following:
- Completed online application, including essays and application fee. For a paper application, contact us or print a .pdf.
- High school transcript *
- Academic recommendation *
- Test Scores from the SAT or ACT (not required for applicants with two or more years of previous college experience or applicants age 21 or older).
- Transcript(s) from any college(s) you previously attended. An official transcript is required for transfer credit evaluation.
*Forms are also available as part of the online application.
We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Transferring to Calvin
Find out more about transferring credits, scholarship opportunities for transfer students, housing and transfer orientation.
Questions?
Transfer Counselor
Kevin Martin
800-688-0122
kgm2@calvin.edu
Admission Standards: Transfers
- GPA of 2.0 if transferring from a 4-year institution; 2.5 if transferring from a 2-year institution
- 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. |
The Committee on Admissions will review applicants who fall below the GPA and ACT/SAT requirements on an individual basis.
Application Deadlines
Completed applications are considered on a rolling basis until the deadlines below. For maximum scholarship consideration, apply by February 1.
| |
Fall Sem |
Spring Sem |
| First Year |
Aug. 15
|
Jan. 15 |
| Transfer |
Aug. 15
|
Jan. 15 |
| Canadian |
Aug. 15
|
Jan. 15 |
| International |
April 1
|
Dec. 15* |
*We do not accept international applications mid-year unless you are an international student in the U.S. who is transferring to Calvin.
Calvin College does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.
