Serving U.S. and International families living outside of North America
Calvin is ranked 6th in the nation among baccalaureate institutions for the number of international students on campus.
Calvin is recognized worldwide as a center of faith-based teaching and scholarship. Over 300 students from Australia to Zimbabwe call Calvin "home" as they grow in their faith and prepare for their future careers. Our international community also includes nearly 100 American students who live abroad.
Academic Life
Calvin is ranked in the top 5% of college graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D. Find out about the success of our international alumni »
The breadth of the Calvin education reaches beyond the classroom, and even the campus. Embracing cross-cultural engagement, Calvin offers many programs unique to a Christian college: Asian studies, African and African Diaspora Studies, International Development, and more. Calvin is also a national leader for the number of its students who spend time studying abroad. Find out more about Calvin's academic programs and Calvin's commitment to academic excellence.
Student Life
Discover a little about some existing students, and explore ways to get involved in the thriving international and campus-wide community at Calvin.
Learn how international students make Calvin home for the holidays.
- International Student Profiles
- Alumni Success: Jobs & Grad School
- For Parents
- Orientation
- Countries Represented At Calvin
- International Student Association
- MuKappa (Missionary Kids Club)
- Multicultural Organizations
- Student Organizations
- The City of Grand Rapids
- Weekend 'Haps'
- Rangeela
Financial Aid
Calvin provides generous grants, scholarships and on-campus work options for international students but does not have any full-pay opportunities.
Students must show the ability to meet a certain level of financial commitment in order to be admitted. Our Declaration of Finances form is the only form we use for this process. Find out more »
Transition to Calvin
Once you are admitted, the processes involved in coming to Calvin as an international student can seem daunting, but we are here to support you at every step. Here are some key areas to explore:
