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High school students

Calvin offers a variety of programs that give students from diverse backgrounds access to the college learning environment while still in high school.

 

Entrada

Entrada

The Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin University is a four-week summer immersion program that offers racial and ethnic minority high school juniors and seniors a gateway to the future: the opportunity to experience college living and learning while earning college credit. (Grades 11–12)

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Excel Tutoring

Excel SAT/ACT Tutoring

With a goal of increasing students’ college readiness, College Access hires Calvin students to provide for six weeks to local high school students. (Grades 9–12)

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Future students

 

Diversity scholarships

Various scholarships are awarded to students from North American ethnic minority groups and other students from culturally diverse backgrounds. Selection for these awards is based on information provided on Calvin’s application for admission.

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International admissions

International admissions

Calvin’s international admissions office supports international students as they go through the college admissions process, including applying for financial aid. This office also coordinates immigration for international students who are admitted to the college.

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Current students

 

John M. Perkins Leadership Fellows

John M. Perkins Leadership Fellows

This leadership development and scholarship program is for first-generation college students. Program courses and activities cultivate Christian leaders who work toward solutions for poverty, injustice, racial reconciliation and materialism in our multicultural world.

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Off-campus programs

With over forty study abroad options offered by Calvin each year, a large number of Calvin students gain global experience by studying in different countries for a semester or during the January (or May) interim.

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Grassroots Living-Learning Community

Grassroots Living-Learning Community

The Grassroots Living-Learning community in the residence halls focuses on cultivating ethnic identities in Christ. Students on the Grassroots floor explore issues like racism, ethnic identity and social justice through a course, regular meetings and sharing meals together.

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Disability Services

Disability Services

Disability Services is a place for students with disabilities to get the necessary assistance that they need in order to succeed in college. They provide services to students with diagnosed visual impairments, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, hearing impairments, chronic health conditions (including allergies), psychological disabilities and temporary disabilities so they may enjoy a complete range of academic and non-academic opportunities.

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Multicultural Student Development Office

The Multicultural Student Development Office (MSDO) creates a campus community where students from all backgrounds feel a sense of belonging. This office offers leadership opportunities, mentoring, support services, multicultural programming and anti-racism education.

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Programming includes:
  • UNLEARN Week
  • Poetry Jam
  • Multicultural Activity Coordinators in residence halls
  • Mentoring
  • Intercultural Happy Hour
  • Fellowship groups for Latino/as, AHANA men and African-American women

 

International Student Development Office

This office welcomes and supports Calvin students from around the world. It provides an orientation program to help ease the transition to the U.S., as well as other support services to help international students succeed throughout the year.

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Programming includes:
  • International Passport orientation
  • Dinners, banquets and retreats
  • Fall Chicago trip
  • Rangeela
  • Mentoring
  • Immigration support

 

Cross-cultural engagement core curriculum requirement

Calvin’s core curriculum mandates that all students have experiences that allow them to engage deeply with different cultures. The requirement is fulfilled by many of Calvin’s existing courses, as well as many study abroad programs. Students may also design their own cross-cultural experiences that, if approved, can meet this requirement.

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Faculty & Staff

Cultural Competency Professional Development

“Deepen understanding within the Calvin community of diversity, inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and global awareness” is a goal identified in the current strategic plan. To accomplish this goal, all employees of the college are asked to participate in cultural competency professional development activities on an annual basis. Activities offered by the college include, but are not limited to, anti-racism training, book groups, workshops on micro-aggressions, and cultural competency assessments.

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From Every Nation Award for Excellence in Teaching

The annual From Every Nation Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes innovative and effective efforts by Calvin College faculty to promote a multicultural, anti-racist curriculum. It rewards the development and utilization of creative, original, effective teaching and materials that reflect any of the themes of FEN.

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Reconciliation and Restoration Book Group

Regular reading groups for Calvin faculty and staff discuss one central theme of From Every Nation through various selected texts. Thoughtful discussion and reflection empower individuals in Calvin’s community to actively work toward a restored multicultural campus.

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