Before Calvin: Advice for High School Students
Planning ahead for your academic career at Calvin might seem like a daunting task, but we want to give you the tools to prepare in high school for a possible career in engineering.
The field of engineering is diverse by nature and has something specific to offer you. The principles, concepts, and theories that engineers use in their work are founded on math and science. Engineers add engineering design principles to this foundation.
- How do I know if engineering is for me?
- What classes should I take to prepare for Calvin's program?
- How can I use my degree in engineering?
- How can I get started?
Typical first-year engineering courses
Fall | Spring * |
---|---|
Chemistry 101 - General Chemistry | Engineering 205 - Material Science |
Engineering 101 - Intro to Engineering Design | Mathematics 172 - Calculus II |
Engineering 181 - Graphical Communication Lab | Physics 133 - Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Gravity |
Mathematics 171 - Calculus 1 | Core Foundations - Foundations of Christianity 1 |
Core Foundations - Community and Commitments | Core Comp and Skills - Foundational Writing |
* Students interested in chemical engineering should refer to this worksheet
First-year Scholarships
High school students that want to be considered for scholarships should apply through Calvin’s main scholarship page. As a prospective first-year student (must be admitted to Calvin), you may start applying now and must complete the general application online and any other required steps by February 1.
Buying a computer
We support both Windows and Mac computers for student use when connecting to ResNet (wired) and eduroam (wireless). Most of Calvin’s resident students bring their own computers to campus each year.
Check out our spec recommendations.
Calvin uses the Microsoft Office suite of software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Professors expect electronically submitted files to be in a Microsoft Office readable format.
Calvin Information Technology provides computing, printing, telephone, and
cable television services to the Calvin community.
Transfer information
It's possible to transfer to Calvin's engineering program from another engineering program. See the Transfer Students page for full information on this process.
Engineering from a Christian worldview
Questions? Contact:
- 616-526-6500
- mark.breitenbach@calvin.edu
- Engineering
- Science Building 148