JOIN THE QUEST FOR TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE At Calvin, our high ranking among liberal arts universities in the United States is a result of our relentless pursuit of truth and knowledge. Students develop strong tools of inquiry that—combined with deep Christian faith—have the power to change the world. We invite you to explore the unique Christian education Calvin offers and envision the future that can be yours as a result. • C hoose from over 100 academic programs, including strong offerings in engineering, biochemistry, strategic communication, business, accounting, pre-medicine, and more. • Discover the welcoming Christian community that more than 400 international students call home in the culturally and economically vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • F ind out why Calvin graduates consistently report incredible career results and graduate school acceptance rates.
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“Push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Learn to deal with discomfort and embrace what’s different. You’ll be surprised by the growth you’ll experience through what you discover.” —ANA BARAHONA REYES ’17
HOME Tegucigalpa, Honduras MAJOR Public Accounting with Honors WHERE SHE IS TODAY Accounting staff auditor at Ernst and Young calvin.edu/go/latino-community
INSPIRED DISCOVERY
A Calvin education is rooted in the liberal arts. A liberal arts education equips you with a deep knowledge base and strong critical thinking and communication skills that you need to be an effective leader in today’s world. In all courses of study, you will be challenged to think beyond accepted answers and discover new solutions. This inspired discovery will propel you to the places you want to be: corporate board rooms, research labs, and performance halls.
FACULTY WHO EMPOWER Calvin professors are highly respected in global academic circles. In fact, they’ve contributed to many of the textbooks that are widely used at other top universities. They’re publishing in academic journals, presenting at conferences, and trailblazing in areas of Christian thought and leadership. What’s unique about Calvin is that these professors are invested in you. Faculty at Calvin teach here because they love mentoring undergraduate students in a deep community of faith. They delight in your collaboration and will inspire you with their own curiosity.
MEET INSPIRING PROFESSORS calvin.edu/go/faculty-video
ADEJOKE AYOOLA
JAMES K.A. SMITH
ELIZABETH OOMMAN
nursing professor PhD, Michigan State University
philosophy professor PhD, Villanova University
speech pathology and audiology professor PhD, Ohio University
AREA OF EXPERTISE community-based nursing
AREA OF EXPERTISE author of 19 books on topics such as postmodernism
AREA OF EXPERTISE swallowing disorders
LARRY MOLNAR astronomy professor PhD, Harvard University AREA OF EXPERTISE asteroids LEARN ABOUT PROFESSOR MOLNAR’S RED NOVA PREDICTION calvin.edu/go/rednova
232
90%
FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN PROFESSORS
FACULTY WITH TERMINAL DEGREES
KUMAR SINNIAH chemistry professor PhD, University of Pittsburgh AREA OF EXPERTISE biochemical transformations “Calvin students are driven by a passion for learning things at a deeper level. Instead of just being interested in an answer, they want to ask, ‘how did we get there?’ This process is equally or more important than the answer.”
A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES YOU
Rangeela is an annual show that celebrates the many cultures represented at Calvin.
Why do 400+ students from more than 65 countries call Calvin University home? As one of the United States’ top universities for the number of international students, Calvin creates a campus environment where your rich cultural background can thrive. • A ttend an international orientation experience designed just for you. • Enjoy guaranteed housing in one of Calvin’s seven residence halls, including housing for all holidays and breaks. • A ccess academic tutoring and writing support as you transition to the U.S. college learning environment. • Participate in dozens of activities with the international student association, including trips to Chicago, monthly dinners, special chapel services, and more. • Share traditional dishes at the World Food Festival, where you can join the Calvin community in sampling food from across the globe.
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AN INSPIRING CITY Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan,
rich with Midwest friendliness, big-city amenities, and extraordinary outdoor adventures. While Grand Rapids is just 40 minutes from beautiful sandy beaches and three hours from Chicago and Detroit, you’ll have plenty of reasons to stay at home. We have a legendary hot dog joint, an internationally acclaimed art competition, and mountain biking, snowboarding, and kayaking just miles from campus. You’ll find global corporations, a world-renowned medical research institute, a medical school, and an international airport just minutes from Calvin’s safe, suburban campus.
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GRAND RAPIDS’ RANK FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
1.3 MILLION
PEOPLE LIVE IN GRAND RAPIDS METROPOLITAN AREA
TOP 20
NEW YORK TIMES PLACES TO GO IN 2016
YOUR CONFIDENT FUTURE
Calvin University provides the right kind of opportunities for you to become a leader in your chosen field. Our excellent academic programs, research opportunities, internships, and professors all shape a future you can embrace with confidence.
“Calvin offered me a very comprehensive education on so many levels. A personal highlight is that I got to be a part of the orientation board team in 2012, where we worked on tight deadlines, memorized scripts, and performed on stage to welcome new students. This experience in particular set the stage for a lot of the fun, entrepreneurial work that I do now.” —CARLOS ERAZO ’14 HOME El Salvador | MAJORS Organizational communication & economics WHERE HE IS TODAY Popular YouTube personality and producer for Proyecto GTG
“Coming to Calvin, I was looking for quality education, but also more. I knew my college years would be very important, so I was looking for a place where I could make unforgettable memories and have life-changing experiences. I knew I needed room to grow and learn about myself—and I definitely found that at Calvin.” —TEMITOPE OGUNNOIKI ’18 HOME Nigeria | MAJOR Electrical and computer engineering WHERE SHE IS TODAY Project Automation Engineer at BühlerPrince, Inc.
“I had a lot of questions about faith and academics, and could always go to my professors. They were open to answering questions in class, and then invited me back to their offices to talk more afterwards. It was very refreshing.”— JOY CHRISTOPHER ’16 HOME India | MAJOR Biochemistry WHERE SHE IS TODAY PhD candidate at the University of Georgia in the iDEAS program studying ecology
CALVIN.EDU/GO/RESULTS
100+
ACADEMIC OPTIONS
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ARTS Art Art History Ceramics Dance Drawing and Painting Filmmaking Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design Instrumental Music Music Music Composition Music Performance Photography Theatre
BUSINESS Accounting (BSA) Master of Accounting (MAcc) Business Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resources Marketing Sport Management Supply Chain Management
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES Communication Digital Communication Film and Media Studies Journalism Organizational Communication Strategic Communication
EDUCATION Education (BA, BS) Elementary (K-5th grade) Secondary (6th-12th grade) Many specializations, including: Art Education Bilingual Education Early Childhood Education English as a Second Language Health Education Integrated Science Education Mathematics Education Physical 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 Speech Pathology & Audiology Master of Speech Pathology & Audiology (MA) Therapeutic Recreation
HUMANITIES Archaeology English Gender Studies History Interdisciplinary—Politics, Philosophy, Economics Interdisciplinary Studies Linguistics Literature Medieval Studies Philosophy Religion Writing
MINISTRY Church-Based Community Dev. Congregational Studies Missions Music in Worship Pastoral Ministry Pre-Seminary Worship Youth Ministry
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS Actuarial Science Astronomy Biochemistry Biology
Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science Data Analytics Data Science Engineering (BSE) Chemical Civil & Environmental Electrical & Computer Mechanical Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Geology Mathematics Natural Resources and Naturalist Studies Neuroscience Optics Physics Scientific Computation & Modeling Statistics
SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics Geography International Dev. Studies International Relations Political Science Pre-Law 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 Japanese Japanese Studies Korean Latin Latin American Studies Spanish
APPLY
Calvin will waive your $35 application fee if you submit your application for admission by January 1.
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SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS BY APRIL 1, INCLUDING: • The Common Application or Calvin Application • High school/college transcripts and national exam test results (if applicable) • Applicable test scores (i.e., TOEFL, SAT, ACT) • International student financial aid form (and supporting documents)
TESTS TO TAKE • Attend an English-language high school? Take the SAT or ACT. • Attend a school with non-English instruction? Submit your TOEFL (80 minimum) or IELTS (6.5 minimum) scores. • If you take national or international exams at your school, you must submit your results (IGCSE, WASSCE, etc.).
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
$22,000 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE
SCHOLARSHIPS
100%
Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are based on information provided in your application.
OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
NEED-BASED AID
Limited need-based aid is available. Your family’s ability to fund part or all of your education will be evaluated as part of Calvin’s international admissions process.
WHEN TO APPLY
International students must submit all application materials by April 1 for need-based aid consideration. U.S. citizens applying for need-based aid should submit the FAFSA and Calvin Special Circumstances Form online after October 1.
1,500 ON-CAMPUS JOBS
COST AND AID 2020-21 ESTIMATED COSTS: Tuition Room + Board Books + Supplies Personal Health Insurance
$38,000 $10,800 $1,300 $1,600 $1,500
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
$53,200
CALVIN LIFEWORK World-Ready Redefined
Calvin LifeWork offers an innovative, co-curricular program to prepare students for life and work after college.
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PURSUING EXCELLENCE
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COURAGEOUS ACADEMICS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCOVERY
100+ ACADEMIC OPTIONS 90% FACULTY WHO HOLD HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD 13:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO $9.7 MILLION FOR GRANT-FUNDED RESEARCH, 2014-19
175+ STUDENTS ENGAGED IN FACULTY RESEARCH 40+ FACULTY-LED STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS 85% STUDENTS WITH INTERNSHIPS #6 GRAND RAPIDS’ RANK FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF FAITH
DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE
3,700 12% 100%
99% GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE IN 2018 TOP 6% BACCALAUREATE COLLEGES WHOSE GRADUATES GO ON TO EARN RESEARCH DOCTORATES
TOTAL ENROLLMENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FACULTY WHO ARE COMMITTED CHRISTIANS 65+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN STUDENT BODY
RECOGNITIONS Fiske Guide Forbes Princeton Review U.S. News & World Report Money Magazine
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CALVIN.EDU/INTERNATIONAL Calvin University does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in any of its educational programs or other activities. Information about campus security and personal safety can be found in the Calvin University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, available at calvin.edu/go/clery.