Homeschooled Students

Learn everything you need to know about applying as a homeschooled student.

Rising high school juniors and seniors

Interested in getting a head start on your college career? Consider taking courses at Calvin University as a high school junior or senior. Experience for yourself what college-level courses at Calvin are like through our dual enrollment program.

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Graduating seniors

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How to apply

To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:

Calvin University Application OR The Common Application
High school transcript – send your transcript(s) directly to your admissions counselor or admissions@calvin.edu.
Official college/university transcripts – if you’ve done any college or university course work.

Test optional
Students may choose to apply as test optional. This means you are not required to submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores in order to be considered for admission. Test scores are still required for early admission to the nursing or speech pathology programs. Find out more about applying as test optional.

For application deadlines, visit Facts & Standards »

Transcript requirements

Your transcript must contain:

Your cumulative GPA
Semester-by-semester coursework and GPA
A grade for each course
Very brief course descriptions
- Include the type of curriculum and/or textbooks used
Indication of any completed college or co-op coursework

Your transcript must be signed by a parent and sent directly to your admissions counselor or admissions@calvin.edu.

First-year student profile 2019-2020

High school GPA average 3.83
ACT average 26.8
SAT average 1240

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