Transfer Admissions Admissions

Ready to transfer? Calvin is ready for you.

It's not too late to choose Calvin and find your purpose and community. You have a place here, and we're eager to guide you to it with clarity.

Why transfer to Calvin?

Small class sizes: You won’t be a number in a big lecture hall. Your professors and peers will know your name.
One-on-one advising: Advisors make sure you are on the right path to graduation.
Intentional community: Calvin professors and staff care about your success—both as a student and as a person.
Career opportunities: Thanks to internships and real-world experience, Calvin grads are in high demand from employers.
Vibrant faith: 100% of Calvin’s faculty are committed Christians who challenge you to deepen your faith and live it out every day.

Explore majors and programs Get a glimpse of life at Calvin

You have a place here!

Participate in or lead spiritual activities, student organizations, recreation programs, and more.

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Campus & Outdoor Recreation

Student orgs

Campus-wide Bible studies

Residence hall leadership

Campus ministries leadership

We make it easy to transfer to Calvin

Request a credit evaluation

Share a copy of your course transcript to learn what credits transfer. We work with you one-on-one to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

Request a credit evaluation

Apply as a transfer student

Our transfer application takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Once admitted, pay your enrollment deposit to save your spot!

Apply now

Visit campus

Visit campus at any point in the process! Get your questions answered by current students, staff, and faculty, and see what life would be life here at Calvin.

Transfer students get financial aid

Qualify for the $3000 Transfer Student Award just for applying and being admitted to Calvin!

We also offer academic scholarships and other financial aid opportunities for transfer students.

Learn about financial aid for transfer students

Get started with the transfer process

Application deadlines

We consider transfer applications on a rolling basis until the deadlines below.

Transfer Type	Deadline for starting Fall 2026	Deadline for starting Spring 2027
U.S. citizen	August 15	December 15
Canadian citizen	August 1	December 1
International - transfer in the U.S.	August 1*	November 1*
International - transfer outside the U.S.	April 1*	October 15*

*International students' ability to enroll depends on acquiring an F-1 visa. More flexibility may be allowed for international students within the United States holding an F-1 visa.

How to apply

To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:

Calvin Application
Final high school transcript
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!

Email required application items to admissions@calvin.edu or mail to:

Calvin University Admissions
3201 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Transferring to Calvin was a seamless transition with the help of faculty and new friends. Finding my place in Calvin’s athletic, music, and faith communities has been the greatest experience.

Matthew Toldy ’24

Biology & Public Health; Calvin Honors Choir; Calvin Public Health Advisory Council Member; Track & Field