Find your people. Do something big.
Calvin’s cohorts are like academic teams—small groups of students who share an interest and stick together for two or more years. Your professors become coaches and mentors. Your classmates become teammates.
First-year students, this is for you. Join a cohort and you’ll take classes, tackle projects, and start making a difference together in your first semester. You’ll build real friendships with people who care about what you care about—whether that’s creativity and the arts, making the world better, leading in ministry, or diving deep into academics with Honors.
Cohort applications open August 1
Explore the options below and bookmark this page so you're ready to apply.
Questions? Email cohorts@calvin.edu.
Themed Cohorts and Honors
Common Good Collective
Cultivate personal character and work toward the common good, amid polarization and divisions at home and around the world.
Arts Collective
Imagine, create, and perform as part of a tight-knit group of creative minds from every discipline.
Ministry Leadership
Practice leadership, build community, and love the church with others who share your passion for Christ-centered ministry and service.
Honors Scholars
Learn in community, seek interdisciplinary academic experiences, and develop skills of scholars in your field alongside faculty mentors.
Why Join a Cohort?
- Lean into what you love, explore your gifts, and grow your strengths.
- Start bringing renewal into the world, even before you graduate.
- Make connections. You’ll meet people in the community and your field who share your passions.
- Opportunities galore. Each cohort is different, but your experience might include study abroad, internships, and networking in your field.
- In-demand experience. You and your teammates will accomplish real world projects that make you stand out in the job market.
How to Apply to a Calvin Cohort
See a cohort that interests you? Read the full page carefully for requirements and deadlines. We are only accepting cohort applications for students starting at Calvin in the fall 2026 semester.
Important Dates
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