Pre-College Programs

About Us

The Office of Pre-College Programs is an educational endeavor of Calvin College that invites students of all grade levels to begin thinking - stretching their minds - about participation in their communities and in the world, both now and ultimately as adults.

This goal is achieved by:

• providing academic guidance and enrichment programs
• offering preparation in college entry activities and test taking
• affording exposure to subject areas and careers

So that they, with their families, will:

• understand the wide array of educational options after high school
• experience what a college campus has to offer
• arrive at high school graduation equipped with requisite skills
• be able to select a college that matches their desires

The Office of Pre-College Programs creates and implements programs for those with whom Calvin has established partnerships in educational ministry. Many of these partnerships relate to specific churches and ethnic minority populations. The office also identifies partners within the college for effectively integrating the College Positive Volunteerism framework into regular college operations.

Programs

Entrada Scholars Program: An opporunity for college living and learning while earning college credit!

Excel ACT Tutoring and Mentoring Program: A partnership with five Grand Rapids public high schools providing tutoring (for the ACT) and mentoring for seven weeks during the fall and spring smesters for up to 50 students each semester.

Pathways to Possibilities: (P2P) is a partnership with churches and schools that works to increase higher education attainment among youth living in urban and rural communities.

Events that are offered in West Michigan are listed below. You may also attend additional programming by connecting with our school partners and church partners.

• STEP: Striving Toward Educational Possibilities
• ¡Aspirando Alto!
• MLK Young Leaders Weekend

Academic Content Experience (ACE) International: Allows international students to be immersed in American culture while completing academic studies. Participants improve their English speaking, writing, listening and reading skills through course content study.

The Summer Academy: With this program rising 10th, 11th, 12th, and first year college students can explore their individual gifts and readiness for college.

Summer Camps at Calvin: Explore a variety of summer camps offered through various offices and departments at Calvin.

Contact Us

Office of Pre-College Programs
Calvin College
1845 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 526-6749
(616) 526-6756 FAX
precollege@calvin.edu
Office Hours: 8 am – 5 pm

Rhae-Ann Booker, Director

Tasha Paul, Associate Director

Sarah Bramstedt, Department Assistant

Bob Ippel, Program Coordinator
Pathways to Possibilities Red Mesa

Kathy Klassen, Program Coordinator
Pathways to Possibilities Sun Valley

Julie Veeneman, Program Manager
ACE International & Summer Academy

Program Sponsor