Transfer Students
If you're considering Calvin as a transfer student, great! Here's what you need to know:
Your checklist:
- Review our Transfer Policy to learn how credits transfer to CalvinÌý
- Use the or request a to see which of your credits may transfer
- Explore majors & programs
- Understand financial aid and FAFSA for transfer students
Transfer students are eligible for academic scholarships, legacy and diversity awards, named scholarships and the .
Transfer Visit Day: Tuesday, November 26
With transfer students in mind, we are hosting a visit just for you!Ìý
We'll have a short presentation, followed by chapel, but after that it's up to you! Choose what you need to see—and who you would like to talk to—so you get the information you need!
Application deadlines
Completed applications are considered on a rolling basis until the deadlines below. For maximum scholarship consideration, students must be admitted to Calvin and complete all scholarship application requirements by January 31.
Transfer Type | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Transfer | August 15 | December 15 |
Canadian | August 1 | December 1 |
International - transfer in the U.S. | August 1* | November 1* |
International - transfer outside the U.S. | April 1* | October 15* |
*Ability of international students to enroll is dependent upon acquiring an F-1 visa. More flexibility may be allowed for international students within the United States holding a F-1 visa.
How to Apply
To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:
- High school transcript: submitted by your guidance counselor through the application.
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) from any university/college(s) you have attended.
You don’t need to submit an SAT, ACT, or CLT score. Calvin is test optional!
Please email required application items to admissions@calvin.edu or mail to:
Â鶹Çø Admissions
3201 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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