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DISCOVER A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE At Calvin, you will find an education that combines academic excellence and Christian conviction in ways that are practical and compelling, thoughtful and active. You will be inspired by innovation, leadership, and artistic expression. You’ll be challenged to respond to the world’s changing needs and prepared for a successful career. Since 1876, Calvin has been living into Christ’s promise to make all things new. We can’t wait for you to join us.
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WE ARE CALVIN
LET YOUR FAITH AND CULTURE SHINE WE WILL SUPPORT YOU AND CHEER YOU ON Favorite student traditions: • Rangeela (pictured) • Chaos Night • Cold Knight Plunge • The Rivalry
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CO MPETITION
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STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE ARTS Art Ceramics Drawing and Painting Filmmaking Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design Instrumental Music Music Composition Music Performance Photography BUSINESS Accounting (BSA) Master of Accounting (MAcc) Business Entrepreneurship Finance Financial Planning Human Resource Management Marketing Analytics & Research Marketing Management Professional Selling Sport Management Supply Chain Management COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES Communication Digital Communication Film and Media Journalism Strategic Communication Master of Arts in Media and Strategic Communication EDUCATION Education (BA, BS) Elementary (K–5th grade) Secondary (6th–12th grade) Many specializations, including: Art Education Bilingual Spanish Education Early Childhood Education English as a Second Language Health & Physical Education Integrated Science Education Mathematics Education Social Studies Special Education Urban Studies in Education World Languages (Spanish, Chinese, and more) 20+ other certifiable areas Master of Education (MEd)
HEALTH SCIENCES Exercise Science Health Communication Kinesiology Nursing One Health Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Public Health Recreation Leadership Speech Pathology & Audiology Master of Speech Pathology & Audiology (MA) Therapeutic Recreation HUMANITIES Archaeology English Gender Studies History Interdisciplinary Studies Linguistics Literature Medieval Studies Philosophy Politics, Philosophy, & Economics Religion Writing MINISTRY Church-Based Community Development Congregational Studies Missions Music in Worship Pastoral Ministry Pre-Seminary Worship Youth Ministry SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS Actuarial Science Astronomy Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science (BS, BCS) Data Analytics
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Data Science Engineering (BSE) Chemical Civil & Environmental Electrical & Computer Mechanical Ecology and Management Environmental Geography Environmental Health and Conservation Environmental Science Environmental Studies Geology Master in Geographic Information Science Mathematics Natural Resources and Naturalist Studies Neuroscience Optics Physics Scientific Computation & Modeling Statistics SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics Geography Global Development Studies International Relations Pre-Law Political Science Psychology Social Science Social Work Sociology Urban Studies WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURAL STUDIES African Studies Asian Studies Chinese Chinese Studies Classical Studies Dutch French German Studies Global Studies Greek Latin Latin American Studies Spanish
GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Are you eager for your world to open up again? So are we. And when you study abroad with Calvin, you won’t be on a tourist trip. Calvin professors will be your guide as you immerse yourself in dynamic cultures, build relationships within local communities, and explore God’s creation. You can earn course credit backpacking in the Costa Rican rain forest, collaborating with education professionals in Sierra Leone, visiting architectural landmarks in Indonesia, or taking a literary pilgrimage in Italy.
40+ FACULTY-LED STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS
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DON’T SETTLE FOR “GOOD ENOUGH” At Calvin, you will learn from outstanding professors who are deeply committed Christians. Imagine working alongside your professors to research a contaminated watershed or identify rare diseases. Along the way, you’ll learn how to understand complex issues from a Christ-centered perspective, how to collaborate well, and how to express your creative solutions in a global culture.
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FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE College should be full of experiences that will transform, empower, and prepare you for the next phase of your life. At Calvin, you won’t have to wait until your third or fourth year for those amazing opportunities—you’ll start the very first day. Apply to any of these unique programs and you’ll be joining a ready-made set of friends. And you’ll find a dozen more options at calvin.edu/go/first-year.
Honors Programs
Ministry Leadership
Grow in a cohort that strives for intellectual excellence. Honors and Collegiate Scholars take specialized courses together, have priority consideration for research fellowships, and access to advanced academic opportunities.
Build relationships with students who care deeply about the life of the church. Take courses together, develop as a leader, and travel on a pilgrimage. You’ll also have an internship in a ministry-related field.
Artist Collaborative
John M. Perkins Leadership Fellows
How does art transform, inspire, and improve the world around us? Get excited to discuss, think deeply, create together, and take a trip abroad to immerse yourself in the art and culture of another country.
Live and learn with others who are passionate about becoming servant leaders in their community. You’ll build leadership skills and learn to respond thoughtfully to issues like poverty, racism, and injustice.
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KNIGHT NATION
WE ARE CALVIN VISIT
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ON-CAMPUS VISITS
VIRTUAL VISITS
•W alk the paths of our park-like campus • Experience community with student tour guides • Meet financial aid and admission counselors
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LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE There are many directions your future could take—it can be overwhelming to think about all the possibilities. But we know that God has a plan for your life. Wake up every day knowing that you’re making an impact on the world. You have a job you love, success in your field, the practical skills to make your dreams come true. And most of all, you’re living a life that honors the talent and passion God gave you. You can have that! It all starts here.
Danielle Frempong, 2020 International Development Studies Pursuing justice in Ghana Spoken Word Artist
Andrew Huston, 2020 Engineering Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Pursuing a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Tech.
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Being a Worship Apprentice has introduced me to styles of worship that I didn’t even know existed. This has helped me value inclusiveness and has taught me the power and richness of diversity. —J udah Manoraj, Worship Apprentice
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HOW TO AFFORD YOUR FUTURE It’s no secret—figuring out how to pay for college is stressful. We get it. You want a meaningful education that will challenge and inspire you, but without the high cost. We want to assure you of this: Families just like yours are affording Calvin.
Families that apply for financial aid at Calvin fall into the following income ranges.
$0–49,999
$200,000+
14%
16% 27%
$150,000– 14% 199,999
$50,000– 99,999
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$100,000–149,999 A Calvin education will open up a new world to you—Christian professors at the top of their fields, world-class research opportunities, an alumni network that stretches across the globe, and a wealth of unique, hands-on experiences that will set you apart in your job search.
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Introducing The Calvin Promise
Your hard work in high school should pay off in college. At Calvin, an admitted student with a GPA of 3.8 is eligible for The Calvin Promise.
In the spirit of Calvin’s mission, we promise at least:
$21,000 in aid per year for four years.*
* You must be attending college for the first time and be enrolled full time at Calvin University for the fall of 2021. Other requirements and qualifications available at calvin.edu/promise
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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS That $48,606 cost?
That’s the starting price—tuition and room & board. It’s big and can be daunting. But with scholarships and other assistance you won’t have to be stressed about finances.
Starting cost $48,606
calvin.edu/go/scholarships Scholarships
Over 95% of our students receive scholarships or needbased financial aid such as federal, state, and institutional grants, federal work-study, and federal loans. Academic Scholarships $10,000–20,000
Grants
Legacy and Diversity Awards $2,000–4,000 Named Scholarships $1,000–18,000 Loans
Lifetime Value
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98% graduate placement rate
YOUR STEPS TO CALVIN SEPTEMBER • Apply for admission
OCTOBER • File the FAFSA • Plan a visit
DECEMBER–JANUARY • Apply for named scholarships
FEBRUARY • Receive financial aid package • Visit again
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1,200 CAMPUS JOBS Three years of paid summer research allowed me to build my resume for graduate school while paying for my undergraduate education. — Bradley Scholten, class of 2020
• Confirm your enrollment
FIND OUT YOUR ACTUAL COSTS:
1. A pply for admission (calvin.edu/apply) 2. Submit the FAFSA (fafsa.gov), and enter Calvin’s code 002241. calvin.edu/apply 17
IMAGINE A BETTER WORLD. THEN CREATE IT. We believe that things can be better. And at Calvin, every moment is an opportunity to look beyond the way things are and see how things could be. To use imagination and passion to solve practical problems. To connect your mind, heart, and hands to serve the world. We believe you were created to become an agent of renewal in God’s world.
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Learn from the best
We’re in this together
Want to transform the world? Learn from those who are already doing it. Calvin faculty are experts in their fields and passionate about passing on their knowledge to you. The goal: always pursuing excellence, with faith at the core of it all.
Living wholeheartedly isn’t solo work. You’ll collaborate with other curious learners. Delight in strangers becoming close friends and trusted colleagues. You’ll find strength and joy in a community that’s cheering you on.
Be bold
Unleash your gifts
Your curiosity and perspective are welcome here. You’ll get to ask the hard questions—the ones that let us explore ideas and challenge each other—all within a Christcentered framework. Your voice matters, so speak up!
God has given you talents and dreams. You’ll cultivate them as you learn to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. God is at work everywhere and in everything. Your job is to join in.
BECOME AN AGENT OF RENEWAL. Start toward your future today with a simple and free application.
ASK US HOW WE RESTORE GOD’S KINGDOM AT CALVIN
You can apply to Calvin as “test optional.” This means we don’t require SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, though you’re welcome to submit them. Two easy requirements: • Application • Transcripts
APPLY TO CALVIN. calvin.edu/apply
Calvin University does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.
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Calvin University equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.
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