Transfer Students
If you're considering Calvin as a transfer student, great! Here's what you need to know:
Your checklist:
- Review our Transfer Policy to learn how credits transfer to Calvin
- Use the Transfer Evaluation System or request a personalized credit evaluation to see which of your credits may transfer
- Apply to Calvin as a transfer student
- Schedule a visit
- Explore majors & programs
- Understand financial aid and FAFSA for transfer students
- Pay enrollment deposit
Transfer students are eligible for academic scholarships, legacy and diversity awards, named scholarships and the visit grant.
Application deadlines
Completed applications are considered on a rolling basis until the deadlines below. For maximum scholarship consideration, students must be admitted to Calvin and complete all scholarship application requirements by January 31.
| Transfer Type | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Transfer | August 18, 2025 | January 5, 2026 |
| Canadian | August 1 | December 1 |
| International - transfer in the U.S. | August 1* | November 1* |
| International - transfer outside the U.S. | April 1* | October 15* |
*Ability of international students to enroll is dependent upon acquiring an F-1 visa. More flexibility may be allowed for international students within the United States holding a F-1 visa.
How to Apply
To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:
- Calvin Application
- High school transcript: submitted by your guidance counselor through the application.
- 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!
Please email required application items to admissions@calvin.edu or mail to:
Calvin University Admissions
3201 Burton St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Upcoming Admissions Events
Transfer Admissions Team
Samuel Gomez
Esther (Eunbie) Lee
