Application Requirements
- Application Form – On paper or online
- Non refundable application fee of $35. This fee is waived for applications received before Dec. 1.
- Completed Essays
- Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended
- High school transcript
- ACT or SAT test results (for transfer applicants with less than two years of previous college experience)
- Academic/Educational Recommendation
- The minimum cumulative academic GPA for students wishing to transfer to Calvin from a 4-year institution is 2.0 and 2.5 for those transferring from a 2-year college. The Committee on Admissions will review applicants below these standards.
Transfer of Credit
Calvin College generally accepts work done at accredited colleges which is similar in nature to courses offered at Calvin. A grade of C or higher is required for credit. To request an evaluation of transfer credit, please submit your application for admission first, then send official transcripts of your college work to the Transfer Admissions Counselor.
For information about transfer credit, a Course Equivalency Guide, AP, IB, CLEP, OAC, etc. see this Registrar page.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Calvin offers a variety of financial aid options to assist students throughout their Calvin careers.
Transfer students apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Calvin Supplemental Financial Aid Form.
Merit-based academic scholarships for transfer students are awarded to students entering in the fall and spring semesters. Transfer students are also eligible for a number of other awards. For more information, please go to the Financial Aid Office website.