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 *
- Academic recommendation *
- Test Scores from the SAT or ACT (not required for applicants with two or more years of previous college experience or applicants age 21 or older).
- Transcript(s) from any college(s) you previously attended. An official transcript is required for transfer credit evaluation.
*Forms are also available as part of the online application.
We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Transferring to Calvin
Find out more about transferring credits, scholarship opportunities for transfer students, and transfer orientation.
Questions?
Transfer Counselor
Heidi McPheeters
800-688-0122
hlm5@calvin.edu
Admission Standards: Transfers
- GPA of 2.0 if transferring from a 4-year institution; 2.5 if transferring from a 2-year institution
- ACT or SAT scores: see below
- 3 years of college prep math, beginning with Algebra 1
- High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED)
- These are the minimum requirements for admission. A first-year student profile reflects the middle 50% of our students.
College Entrance Exam Minimum Scores
ACT (#1968) |
SAT (#1095) |
| Engl |
Math |
Reading |
Composite |
Reading |
Math |
| 19 |
20 |
16 |
20 |
470 |
470 |
| The writing sections of the ACT and SAT are not required. |
The Committee on Admissions will review applicants who fall below the GPA and ACT/SAT requirements on an individual basis.
Application Deadlines
Completed applications are considered on a rolling basis until the deadlines below.
| |
Fall Sem |
Spring Sem |
| First Year |
Aug. 25
|
Jan. 15 |
| Transfer |
Aug. 25
|
Jan. 15 |
| Canadian |
Aug. 25
|
Jan. 15 |
| International |
April 1
|
Dec. 15* |
*We do not accept international applications mid-year unless you are an international student in the U.S. who is transferring to Calvin.
