First-Year Students

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Steps to apply

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 (.pdf download)*
• Academic recommendation - complete online with your application, or download a .pdf
• Test Scores from the SAT or ACT
• Transcript(s) from any college(s) you previously attended. An official transcript is required for transfer credit evaluation.

We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Admission Standards: First Year

Calvin College seeks students who will thrive in the academic, spiritual and community life at Calvin. If you are interested in an education that will challenge your mind and deepen your faith, we invite you to apply!  Of the students who submit an application, approximately 75% are accepted.

• Admission FAQs
• Profile of first-year students reflecting the middle 50% of our incoming class.

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.

Calvin College does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.