Why transfer to Calvin?
- Small class sizes: You won’t be a number in a big lecture hall. Your professors and peers will know your name.
- One-on-one advising: Advisors make sure you are on the right path to graduation.
- Intentional community: Calvin professors and staff care about your success—both as a student and as a person.
- Career opportunities: Thanks to internships and real-world experience, Calvin grads are in high demand from employers.
- Vibrant faith: 100% of Calvin’s faculty are committed Christians who challenge you to deepen your faith and live it out every day.
Upcoming transfer events
We make it easy to transfer to Calvin
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Request a credit evaluationShare a copy of your course transcript to learn what credits transfer. We work with you one-on-one to help make your transition as smooth as possible.
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Apply as a transfer studentOur transfer application takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Once admitted, pay your enrollment deposit to save your spot!
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Visit campusGet your questions answered by current students, staff, and faculty, and see what life would be life here at Calvin.
You have a place here!
Participate in or lead spiritual activities, student organizations, recreation programs, and more.
Transfer students get financial aid
Qualify for the $3,000 Transfer Student Award just for applying and being admitted to Calvin!
We also offer academic scholarships and other financial aid opportunities for transfer students.
Get started with the transfer process
Application deadlines
We consider transfer applications on a rolling basis until the deadlines below.
| Transfer Type | Deadline for starting Fall 2026 | Deadline for starting Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. citizen | August 15 | December 15 |
| Canadian citizen | August 1 | December 1 |
| International - transfer in the U.S. | August 1* | November 1* |
| International - transfer outside the U.S. | April 1* | October 15* |
*International students' ability to enroll depends on acquiring an F-1 visa. More flexibility may be allowed for international students within the United States holding an F-1 visa.
How to apply
To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:
- Calvin Application
- Final high school transcript
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) from any university/college(s) you have attended
If seeking to transfer credit from an international university and the transcript is not in English, you must provide the official transcript in its original language as well as an English translation.
You don’t need to submit an SAT, ACT, or CLT score. Calvin is test optional!
Email required application items to admissions@calvin.edu or mail to:
Calvin University Admissions
3201 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
When I entered the transfer portal, I received an email that said 'Here at Calvin, we want to treat you as a whole person, not just an athlete'. I knew that was exactly what I was looking for.
Transfer student stories
You belong here.
Transfer students make up nearly 15% of our incoming class each year.
We can't wait for you to join them.