Make a direct, tangible difference in the world, starting at the Calvin University School of Health.
As a Calvin student, you'll gain full access to the School of Health, a new family of undergraduate and graduate programs for anyone who plans to lead in a health-related field.
World-class academics
Join a top-ranked suite of programs and learn directly from faculty with vast experience across many health-related fields. Master the fundamentals in a flexible set of core classes, then pursue your unique career goals in advanced courses and high-tech facilities.
Faithful scholarship
Engage with the latest ideas, technology, and scholarship—and the moral and ethical questions that surround them. Every learning experience you have at Calvin is shaped by deep Christian faith, and a passion for justice and renewal.
Unmatched opportunities
Take part in real-world research with your professors. Find an internship in Grand Rapids' world-renowned medical community. Study abroad to gain fresh perspectives. Those experiences will propel you into med school, grad school, and your career.
Chart your course to the career you want
Undergraduate programs
Pre-professional programs
Graduate programs
Undecided?
You don’t have to start your major with your whole career path figured out.
The design of Calvin’s core class selection lets you change your study path even two or three years into your university experience.
A reputation for excellence
84%
acceptance rate to physical therapy schools
100%
speech language pathology PRAXIS exam pass rate
99%
graduates employed or in grad school (2020)
510
average pre-med MCAT score
78%
med school acceptance rate
88%
of students have an internship while at Calvin
Opportunities for success
Superior facilities
Take advantage of technology that rivals the big universities, like a nursing simulation lab, EEG machine, and more.
Early Assurance Program
Apply for assured admission to post-graduate programs at MSU College of Human Medicine and Wayne State University, learn more about scholarship opportunities with the University of Michigan, explore tuition assistance through our new partnership with Pine Rest Mental Services, and find other resources about getting into professional school.
Internships and research
Learn by doing with an internship at a local hospital, health center, research organization, or business. Grand Rapids is a fantastic place to gain clinical experience. And you'll enjoy many opportunities for summer research alongside faculty right here on campus.
Off-campus study
Study abroad and explore real-world health issues in places like Nepal, Ecuador, and China.
Take part in real-world research
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A Well-Balanced Education Leads to Flourishing Life
On April 2, 2024, Noah Praamsma ‘17, a nutrition coordinator for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, D.C., returns to his alma mater to talk about plant-based nutrition, the same place where he discovered a passion for preventative healthcare.
News & Stories, March 26, 2024 -
When An Injury Ignites A Deeper Passion
When Macy Gerig's future plans of playing collegiate soccer were cut short by injury, she saw God clearly open another door which led to a deeper passion. She's now pursuing that at Calvin University.
News & Stories, March 12, 2024 -
From the Sunshine State to the Great Lakes State
When Isis Reyes Sanchez was in sixth grade, she attended a fine arts camp in Michigan. Ever since that visit, she wanted to return to the Great Lakes State.
News & Stories, February 20, 2024 -
Master of Science in Nursing Program Goes Beyond Industry Demands
Calvin University is introducing the Master of Science in Nursing program. The new program is flexible, online, and designed to be part-time and finished within two years.
News & Stories, February 13, 2024 -
A rare and regular opportunity at Calvin University
For junior biology major Luke Schipper, his rare disease research experience at Calvin University provided him a path to pursue his passion and opened doors to future opportunities.
News & Stories, February 7, 2024 -
Faith Formation is On The Table
Calvin University offers a buffet of options to help students grow in their faith. On January 28, one of those options kicks off: a campus-wide Bible study of the Gospel of John.
News & Stories, January 23, 2024 -
U.S. News & World Report ranks Calvin near the top of multiple lists
Calvin University ranks fourth overall among all Midwest regional universities featured in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges Guidebook. The university also received high marks for undergraduate teaching, merit-based aid awarding, international student enrollment, and first-year retention.
News & Stories, September 18, 2023 -
On-campus speech pathology clinic creates opportunities for students to make meaningful impact
Speech pathology and audiology students at Calvin University share their reflections on why they were drawn into their field and how they saw a Calvin University education as the best path to fulfill their dreams.
News & Stories, June 22, 2023 -
A leader in health care
Brian Brasser served as the leader of Spectrum Health System Command Center.
Spark, March 15, 2022 -
The next launch: The School of Health
Calvin has received a $15 million lead gift to establish the new school
Spark, December 01, 2021
Dr. Adejoke Ayoola
Dean, School of Health
3201 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 526-6059
Dr. Ayoola is an experienced practitioner, educator, researcher, and administrator. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria before earning a Ph.D. at Michigan State University. She has taught at Calvin since 2007, contributing to the academic programs in nursing and public health. She has modeled commitments to engaging students beyond the classroom, to deep and joyful integration of faith and learning, and to building partnerships within and beyond the university. Dr. Ayoola has recently chaired the nursing department, participated on the search committee for the inaugural dean of the School of Business, and served on the task force that articulated a vision for Calvin’s university structure.