VERGE A MAGAZINE OF CALVIN COLLEGE | FALL 2017
M A J O R misconceptions
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Vol. 8.1 FALL 2017 A Calvin College publication for prospective students and parents. Verge—the edge, rim or margin; the brink. The point beyond which an act, state or condition is likely to start or happen—as in “on the verge.” The verge is a place where you’re finally able to see everything that’s in front of you. A place where you can say, “I can get there from here.” At Calvin, you’ll find yourself on the verge of more than you can imagine. New ideas, unexpected opportunities, new territory in your life, your studies and your faith. From the verge, you’ll catch a vision of how to live. And Calvin will take you there.
CONTACT To submit a question or a letter: info@calvin.edu To change your address: info@calvin.edu PRODUCTION VERGE is produced by Calvin’s admissions and financial aid office. EDITORIAL AND CREATIVE TEAM Sarah Johnson ’00, head writer Jeanne Nienhuis ’80, editor Joy’l Ver Heul ’04, creative director
CALVIN COLLEGE EQUIPS STUDENTS TO THINK DEEPLY, TO ACT JUSTLY, AND TO LIVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY AS CHRIST’S AGENTS OF RENEWAL IN THE WORLD. —Calvin College, Mission Statement
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“What are you going to major in?” When you’re headed to college, that question comes up a lot. It’s a daunting question—a more serious version of “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that feels too big to screw up. Almost like it’s really asking, “Well, who are you anyway?”
Here’s some good news: God already knows exactly who you are. You were created in the image of a brilliant God who loves you and who gave you a purpose in this world. At Calvin, your education is about much, much more than your major. It’s about discovering that God-given purpose. This issue of VERGE is dedicated to clarifying some misconceptions you might have about your future major— or about college in general. You’re also invited to see Calvin for yourself, in action. When you visit Calvin, you’ll explore our beautiful campus, sit in on world-changing classes and meet some remarkable Calvin students. Whoever you are, whoever you are becoming, you will find a place at Calvin where you can be who God created you to be. VERGE 5
“I had absolutely no idea what to major in when I started at Calvin.”
“I have no idea what I want to major in, so maybe I should hold off on college until I figure that out.”
—Therese Hounakey
Calvin is a great place to discover the best major for you. Why? Our curriculum is designed to educate you broadly, which means about half of your classes will be taken outside your major. Start off by taking a wide variety of classes in subjects that interest you, and you might discover what you want to major in. Even if you don’t, those classes can count toward graduation. Plus, at Calvin, you’ll have access to resources like the Career Center, which can help identify your God-given gifts and future vocation.
As a first-generation college student,
“Jobzology showed that human
Therese had many hurdles to jump over
resources was my highest score, and I
just to get to college. “Honestly, I was
didn’t think that’d be interesting at all,”
mainly concerned about the money. I
she said. But she talked to a professor,
wanted to make enough money to give
took some classes (she loved them),
back to my family,” she said. She went
and ended up landing an internship in
to the Career Center and took the
the human resources department at
Jobzology test, which scientifically
Spectrum Health. “I have this deep love
measures your interests and
of people, and I want to see them reach
recommends career paths.
their full potential, and I can do that in the human resources field.”
READY TO LEAD
Like all Calvin students, Therese takes classes both inside and outside of her major. Calvin’s core curriculum is designed to give you the big picture. Through carefully selected courses, you’ll grow as a student, develop marketable leadership skills and discover new things about God. 6 VERGE
FROM: Grand Rapids, MI MAJOR: B usiness, human resources MINOR: Psychology
WHEN YOU VISIT
There’s a panel discussion just for students—it’s a great place to ask about internships, getting connected and picking classes for your first semester.
THE HONORS PROGRAM
TURN YOUR CURIOSITY INTO CREDIT HOURS. Experience a thriving academic community of outstanding peers and faculty mentors in the Honors Program. You will find many options for deepening your studies while also having the flexibility to enjoy college life. Students with solid academic records
FIND YOUR NICHE
and strong self-motivation are invited to apply. WHERE DO I APPLY? calvin.edu/honors
RESEARCH FELLOWS DO REAL WORK, WITH REAL PROFESSIONALS. Fellows work on a research project
UNIQUE PROGRAMS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
with either a Calvin professor or in one of Calvin’s research centers for a summer or academic year and earn a $4,000 stipend and a travel voucher. The competitive selection process will include a series of interviews, out of
THE ARTIST COLLABORATIVE
which 20 fellows will be selected.
CREATE AND STUDY ART, INTENSIVELY, WITH OTHER ARTISTS.
WHERE DO I APPLY?
Explore your artistic gifts through
PERKINS FELLOWS
collaborative courses, projects and events, including a unique arts-related travel abroad opportunity. Then, present your final work in a student showcase. Anyone with an interest in the arts can apply for one of 25 open spots each year. WHERE DO I APPLY? calvin.edu/artist-collaborative
calvin.edu/honors/research-fellows
PREPARE TO ADDRESS BIG ISSUES. This small group meets for two years and is all about leadership development. Courses, conferences and other opportunities will prepare you to address big issues like poverty, injustice, racism and materialism. Bonus: Two students will be selected for a full-tuition scholarship. WHERE DO I APPLY? calvin.edu/leadership-fellows
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“Calvin might not even have what I want to study.”
Calvin is big enough to give you a lot of choices (more than 100) and small enough to give you a close intellectual community with a low studentto-faculty ratio (13:1). Not convinced? Our programs are exceptional, our professors are top-notch and our students have incredible opportunities. U.S. News & World Report has ranked us No. 1 in the Midwest for a reason—in any major, you will be a part of one of the most amazing academic experiences around.
WHEN YOU VISIT
Meet the world-class professors who are invested in teaching you as an undergrad. Be sure to ask about their particular area of academic interest. 8 VERGE
ACADEMIC OPTIONS BUSINESS
FINE ARTS
Accounting - BSA, MAcc
Art
Business
Art Education
Business Entrepreneurship
Art History
Business & Mathematics
Dance
Business Operations
Graphic Design
Finance
Instrumental Music
Global Management
Music
Accounting
Music Education
Human Resources
Music History
Marketing
Music in Worship
Public Accounting
Music Theory &
Sport Management
Composition Theatre
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES
Medieval Studies Philosophy Writing
RELIGION Biblical Studies Church-Based Community Development Congregational Studies Ministry Leadership Missions Religious Studies Pastoral Ministry Worship Ministry
Vocal Music
Youth Ministry
Communication
HEALTH SCIENCES
Digital Communications
Exercise Science
Film and Media
Neuroscience
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS
Journalism
Nursing
Actuarial Science
Organizational
Optics
Astronomy
Pre-Dentistry
Biochemistry
Strategic Communication
Pre-Medicine
Biology
EDUCATION
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Biotechnology Chemistry
Bilingual Spanish
Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy
Computer Science
Pre-Physical Therapy
Data Analytics
Pre-Physician Assistant
Data Science
Pre-Podiatry
Engineering - BSE
Communication
Education Early Childhood Education Earth/Space Science Education Education - BA, BS, MEd Elementary Education English as a Second
Public Health
Civil & Environmental
Speech Pathology &
Electrical & Computer
HUMANITIES
Health Education Kinesiology (Physical
Chemical
Therapeutic Recreation
Fine Arts
SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics International Development Studies International Relations Pre-Law Political Science Politics, Governments & Globalization Social Science Social Work Sociology Urban Studies
WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURAL STUDIES
Pre-Veterinary
Audiology - BA, MA
Language
Physics & Computer Science Psychology Scientific Computation & Modeling Statistics Sustainability Studies
Mechanical Environmental Geology Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies
African Studies Asian Studies Chinese Classical Studies Dutch French German Global Studies Greek Japanese Korean Latin Latin American Studies Spanish
Archaeology
Geography
English
Geology
Language Arts
Gender Studies
Information Systems
STILL DECIDING?
Secondary Education
History
Integrated Science Studies
calvin.edu/academics
Social Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Special Education
Linguistics
Mathematics & Economics
Literature
Physics
Education)
(Cognitive Impairment)
INTERDISCIPLINARY COMBOS
With over 100 academic options, it’s easy to mix and match majors, minors and programs. But some fields of study don’t fit exactly into a certain category, and that’s where interdisciplinary majors come in.
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Q&A
Kali Reese
Finding community in the lab
By Kali Reese Biochemistry and vocal music double major
Biology Professor Amy Wilstermann
Why is collaborative research important?
How do you model humility in the lab and the classroom?
Professor Amy Wilstermann: So much
AW: Sometimes students assume that
of our lives as Christians are based in
I know everything. To admit that I
This summer, I worked with
community, in caring for family and
don’t know how something works can
biology professor Amy
neighbors and loving them well. In a
encourage students to say, “I don’t know
research setting, we can think carefully
either. Let’s learn together.” And I have
Wilstermann on a research
about community and what kinds of
to be willing to admit mistakes. In the
project alongside another
things help those communities thrive
lab, you try things and they don’t work.
and be productive and healthy. As
Mistakes help us learn how to analyze
student and professor
faculty and students, thinking about
and do things differently in the future.
Rachael Baker. We made
will be valuable in the lab and in life.
a lot of progress with rare disease research, but what
those pieces and developing those skills
So, like a holistic perspective?
Why choose rare disease research? AW: It’s an area that isn’t heavily
AW: In Christianity we have such a rich
studied. That makes it move a bit
history of people living and working
more slowly, so the pace is especially
how we did that research.
together in community … so now being
reasonable for doing research with
My professors weren’t just
in a Christian campus and Christian lab
undergraduate students. And even
working together, we can pull some
though not a lot of people work in
interested in my performance,
of those insights that people have
these fields, there is a lot of need for
they really wanted to know
developed over centuries and see how
the research. It fits well with Calvin’s
we can apply those to our space here.
mission to “act justly,” to be “agents
really changed my heart was
me as a person and as a
of renewal,” to be “stewards of all
believer. We shared meals
How do we know that this approach works?
together and had a support
AW: Well, we’re collecting data to see if
group where we really talked about our successes and struggles.
get overlooked.
we are as productive as we would be in a non-team based setting and not using these Christian principles and practices. But we also think about other outputs from our laboratory experience. What about the well-being of the people who are involved in the project? If you don’t have happy and healthy people on your team, you won’t have long-term success.
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people,” even those who often
WHEN YOU VISIT
Go on a tour that’s focused on your area of academic interest and be sure to ask how faith and learning are integrated.
“As a Christian, I am motivated because my work could impact foreign policymakers to make choices that lead to a more peaceful, just and orderly world. I also want students to understand how challenging foreign policy is and the importance of praying for policymakers to make good choices.” — Professor Joel Westra Political science and pre-law
“I want to serve God with my life, so I should probably major in missions.” God is at work in every sphere: the classroom, the boardroom, the lab, the gallery … everywhere. At Calvin, you’ll learn to listen to God’s call, and launch a bold life that’s centered on following Christ wherever that might lead. Faith is integrated into every single subject because you’ll need your faith in every single aspect of your life.
“As a freshman, I was undecided about what I wanted to major in, but I knew that I wanted to serve God. My first semester, I took a class with Professor Westra, who taught me to think critically about international systems, which fascinated me and motivated me to further explore international relations. International relations at Calvin continues to offer me a broad and Christ-centered perspective. After I graduate, I hope to serve God by doing relief work with refugees in southern Europe and the Middle East.” —Purun Yeo FROM: Cairo, Egypt MAJORS: International relations and business with a concentration in marketing
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To remind me of friends studying abroad
“I love Jesus, language, blueberries, trees and laughter. Mostly, I just love to hear people’s stories.” —Lyric Floria FROM:
Austin, TX
MAJOR: Linguistics MINORS: International development and environmental studies
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Snapshots of my semester
Glorious coffee
Notes from my floor Bible study
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“I won’t do anything ‘real’ with my major until I graduate.” We want to get you out in the field as soon as possible. Calvin’s Career Center is ready to prepare you for an internship related to your major. In the education department, you’ll receive practical classroom experience during your first semester. In the sciences, you’ll have opportunities during your first year to do research in the lab. Student organizations also offer plenty of opportunities for you to do meaningful real-life work.
KNIGHT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Build that résumé
By Hannah Ebeling Writing major, dance minor
Investing with imaginary money
and it can feel like you don’t have many
and it all started making sense to me.”
is so ... high school. If you’re looking
places to apply that knowledge,” said
“There really is no better way to
for real-world experience with stock
Hunter Smit, a junior business major.
learn a new skill than actually doing it,”
portfolios, Calvin’s Knight Investment
said Roth.
Management (KIM) can take your
“Our goal is to educate students and
passion for business to the next level.
give them experience investing,” said Sin. “It’s a great way to learn about
“For me, Knight Investment
Knight Investment Management is a
stocks and money management
Management has been
student-led organization that gives
in a non-intimidating, somewhat
students practical, real-life investing
low-risk way.”
something that has really challenged me. It doesn’t
experience. Members of KIM engage in real-time analysis, asset allocation and
The club isn’t exclusive to business
stock picking to beat the market for
students. “We cater to a lot of
come easy to me, but the
their client, Calvin College.
different majors,” said Sin, “We have
group has really helped
quite a few engineering majors in our
me learn,” said Roth.
“When I first joined, I thought it was
industrial sector and several health and
amazing that there was a club at
pre-med majors in our health sector.
Calvin that entrusted students with
You are able to find something that
real money,” said Jen-Lyn Sin, business
fits your niche or interest here.”
our résumé as a very big deal, and KIM
of KIM. “Members of the organization
When she joined KIM, Juli Roth’s only
said Sin. “I also have a lot of fun. It’s
have a portfolio value of over $2 million.”
investing experience was from one high
major and chief development officer
school economics course. “It took me “When you are first starting college,
a while to figure out what I was doing,”
you’re learning so many new things
she said. “But then something clicked,
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“I think as business students we view is a great way to build that résumé,” nice to be in a place where like-minded people are doing things they are passionate about.”
Calvin
calvin.edu/lifework
Everyone’s telling you your college education should lead to a job. We believe that your Calvin education will lead to a job—but it should also lead to more. Calvin LifeWork starts with your passion and launches your career path, all while teaching you about the value of living well.
Here's how it works: VOCATION Discover what God is calling you to do and who he is calling you to be. Realize you have gifts that will transcend your career—gifts that you can use at all times for God’s kingdom.
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND LIFE SKILLS Bills, rent, budgeting. Relationships, conflict resolution, making a big move. No matter what intimidates you about the adult world, we’ll equip you to thrive in these areas.
CAREER READINESS
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Most of us will spend much of our adult life working. Whether you are planning to go to grad school or get hired right after college, we’ll help you pursue your career path with both passion and purpose.
Be a leader not only in your field of work and study, but in your church and in your community. Your voice matters, and we’ll make sure you know how to use it to lead with conviction.
COMPLETE THE LIFEWORK PROGRAM AND YOU’LL RECEIVE A $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUR FOURTH YEAR AT CALVIN.
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“I love music and art, but there will be no time for that in college because I’m majoring in something different.” You won’t want to miss out on the astonishingly creative community in the arts at Calvin—and you don’t have to. You’ll find psychology majors in the theatre productions, business finance majors adding a philosophy major and mathematics majors leading worship. Calvin’s community isn’t one that limits; it’s one that gives permission to step outside your comfort zone and try something unexpected.
READY TO DANCE “Dancing is how I choose to spend my free time. I don’t think of it as something I have to do, or even in the same way I think of work or school. I dance because it’s fun, and I enjoy it.” —Temi Ogunnoiki FROM: Lagos, Nigeria MAJOR: Engineering, electrical and computer MINOR: Computer science
If you ask Temi, an engineering major, why she came to Calvin, you’d be surprised at her answer: Dance Guild. While investigating the school in the decisions stage, she was looking for something she could be excited about. When she found Dance Guild, it was like the icing on the cake. Since then, she has participated almost every semester, and has even choreographed an Afrobeats dance.
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calvin.edu/arts
READY TO MAKE MUSIC “Music is something that speaks to people in ways that words often can’t. The beauty of music ties directly into the beauty of God’s creation.”
READY TO CREATE “People always say that science and art are so different, but to me they always seem to overlap in unique ways.” —Morgan Quist
—Josiah Enos
FROM: Bolder, CO
FROM:
MINOR: Studio Art
Warwick, RI
MAJOR: Nursing
MAJORS: Business and political science
Morgan landed a spot in
(pre-law)
the unique cohort called the Artist Collaborative,
Josiah has a packed class schedule, an on-campus job, an active social life and a passion for singing. He’s in three campus music
where creative students of all kinds learn about art’s redemptive power and collaborate on projects that make a difference.
ensembles, where he’s singing everything from Justin Bieber to Monteverdi.
See which music ensemble is right for you at calvin.edu/go/ ensembles.
Learn more about this first-year program (including the travel voucher to study abroad) at calvin.edu/ artist-collaborative.
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“I should major in something ‘practical.’” Whatever your major, you’ll be prepared for a bold life after graduation. In fact, 99.6% of 2016 graduates are professionally employed or in grad school. Our alumni are entrepreneurs, researchers, stage managers, pastors, professors, storytellers, artists, lawyers, social workers, musicians, computer programmers . . . you get the idea. The critical thinking and analytic skills you will develop in our broad academic programs are exactly the practical skills you need to succeed in any field.
“I wanted to go to a big state school because I thought I’d have more opportunities, but the opportunities I’ve had at Calvin have been incredible.” —Josh Maher FROM: Troy, MI MAJORS: Linguistics, Spanish and German Yes, Josh has a plan for his triple major in linguistics, Spanish and German: He wants to help government ambassadors understand language. He’s well on his way to meeting that goal; he just returned from teaching English in China. At Calvin, he’s learned that language is more than a marketable way to communicate his own ideas. “For me, foreign language is primarily about listening well,” Josh said. “I can learn so much by just being quiet and hearing what others have to say.”
READY TO EXCEL
Josh is in the Honors Program at Calvin, in which he takes honors courses and does additional honors projects in some of his regular courses. He also loves living on the Honors Floor, a tight community that may also be right for you.
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“I took English 101 my first semester, and my professor encouraged me to become an English major. I did, and I love it!” —Isabelle Selles FROM:
Grand Rapids, MI
MAJORS: English literature and French MINOR:
Mathematics
For Isabelle, becoming an English major was a total surprise. She came into college with a list of what she wanted to study, and English literature certainly wasn’t on her radar. “I’ve realized over my time at Calvin that I’m not just getting ready for a future career, but also for being a good citizen in whatever community I will live in,” she said. What changed? She met Calvin’s stellar professors. “I’ve been surprised by the level of care and intentionality that the faculty put into helping students develop as persons.” Isabelle’s professors have also connected her to amazing opportunities, like studying in the French Alps (she’s there this fall) and a fellowship through the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing.
READY TO RESEARCH
Here’s something else that’s unique about Calvin: outstanding undergrad research opportunities. Isabelle spent her summer getting paid to research in the humanities, and you can, too.
calvin.edu/honors/research-fellows Isabelle hiking in the Chartreuse Mountains
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“Sports was a big part of my high school life, but I probably won’t have time for college athletics.” At Calvin, you can do both. The great part about being an NCAA DIII school is that our athletes are scholars first. Your coaches understand the pressures of a student schedule. You might even find that as you arrange study sessions around your practice time, your teammates are your best study buddies.
NCAA DIVISION III TEAMS MEN’S VARSITY Baseball Basketball* Cross country* Golf Lacrosse Soccer* Swimming and diving Tennis Track and field Hockey (ACHA DI and DIII)
WOMEN’S VARSITY Basketball* Cross country* Golf Lacrosse Soccer* Softball Swimming and diving Tennis Track and field Volleyball *includes JV teams also
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“I wanted to continue my soccer career somewhere where they play good soccer but also have a great academic environment.” —Jacob Witte FROM: Grand Rapids, MI MAJOR: Speech pathology For Jacob, continuing his soccer career in college is important—but so are academics and his social life. Even though he switched into the rigorous five-year speech pathology and audiology BA-MA program after his first year at Calvin, he’s had time to take all the courses he needs and stay on track to graduate—all while playing the sport he loves. “I wanted to play soccer, but I didn’t want to do it at the expense of things like my social life or my schoolwork. Calvin provided the right balance in that respect,” Jacob said.
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OWN YOUR ADVENTURE The world belongs to God, and you’re invited to explore. Practice faith, build connections, expand your comfort zone and seek restoration. You’re bound to find a journey that intrigues you—Calvin has accessible study abroad programs during the semester and three-week January interim term.
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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
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EXPLORE THE ECOSYSTEM PRESERVE These 100+ acres right on
Calvin’s campus have beautiful, well-maintained walking trails.
WORSHIP WITH STUDENTS If you’re visiting on Sunday, you won’t want to miss the evening LOFT service, or worship with us each weekday morning in chapel.
CHEER ON THE KNIGHTS! Check the sports schedule at calvinknights.com, dig out your favorite maroon or gold clothing and experience college athletics.
CLIMB THE ROCK WALL Calvin’s climbing center is
in the lobby of the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex and is modeled after the Red River Gorge in Kentucky.
STAY OVERNIGHT IN THE DORMS Your host will introduce you to their friends and show you what it’s like to live on campus.
GET A FEEL FOR THE CITY Eat in local restaurants, like breakfast at Anna’s House, macarons at Le Bon or sushi at the Downtown Market, or explore Grand Rapids’ walkable neighborhoods.
ASK QUESTIONS You’ll be able to connect with admissions counselors, tour guides, students, faculty advisers and others, so have a list of questions ready!
BE INSPIRED BY ARTS AT CALVIN Before your visit, check out calvin.edu/calendar to see what’s happening in theatre, music and other fine arts.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID Calvin’s deep and daring pursuit of excellence begins with our commitment to student success. Through a variety of scholarships and need-based financial aid programs, Calvin launches high achievers into bright futures. Take a close look at our scholarship program that features generous awards for students starting at Calvin in the fall.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarships below are automatically awarded after a student is admitted to Calvin. They are available for up to five undergraduate years with a cumulative Calvin GPA of 3.0.
$20,000 NATIONAL MERIT
$18,000 $15,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000
TRUSTEE’S PRESIDENT’S PROVOST’S DEAN’S FACULTY’S
National Merit Finalists
($2,000 Calvin National Merit award plus $18,000 Trustee’s Scholarship)
3.90 GPA and 33 ACT or 1490 NEW SAT 3.90 GPA and 30 ACT or 1390 NEW SAT 3.80 GPA and 27 ACT or 1280 NEW SAT 3.40 GPA and 23 ACT or 1130 NEW SAT 3.00 GPA and 20 ACT or 1020 NEW SAT
MORE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The scholarships below are automatically awarded after a student is admitted to Calvin. They are available to undergraduates for up to five years.
$4,000 LEGACY AWARD $4,000 MOSAIC AWARD
$2,000 FIRST GENERATION AWARD $4,000 ENTRADA SCHOLARSHIP
$23,000 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE
99% OF NEW CALVIN STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
Child of Calvin alumni or Christian Reformed North American ethnic minority students or students with significant cross-cultural experience Students whose parents did not earn a bachelor’s degree A competitive scholarship for students who successfully complete the Entrada Scholars Program
DONOR-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS Calvin also awards donor-funded scholarships based on a variety of criteria. Admitted students can apply from Dec. 1 through Feb. 1. Find out more at calvin.edu/go/scholarshipsearch.
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