First-Year Students

Steps to apply for admission

Calvin accepts applications on a rolling basis until the deadlines listed below. Apply by December 1 and we'll waive your application fee. The following steps do not have to be completed in order. 

STEP 1

Choose one of the following ways to apply:

• Complete the online application.
• Submit the Common Application - use if you are applying to other Common App schools. Includes supplemental application material. 
• Complete a paper application. Contact us if you would like us to send you a paper application. 

STEP 2

Submit your high school transcript (.pdf)

STEP 3

Submit an academic recommendation online with your application, or download a .pdf.

STEP 4

Submit test scores from the SAT (code: 1095) or ACT (code: 1968).

STEP 5

Submit transcripts from any colleges previously attended. An official transcript is required for transfer credit evaluation.

Application deadlines

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

Type of student	Fall semester	January interim	Spring semester
First-Year	Aug. 15	Dec. 10	Jan. 15
Transfer	Aug. 15	Dec. 10	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.