2025 Cohort Application

Fill out this form to be considered for one of these distinct programs for incoming first-year students (for fall of 2025) at Calvin. You may apply for multiple cohorts using this form; you may participate in only one. Preference will be given to applications submitted by December 15, 2024. See the cohort website for full details »

Although the regular deadline has passed, we will continue to evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in participating in this program, please apply!

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Tell Us About Yourself

First name

Last name

Birthdate

Email address

Mailing address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mobile phone number

Primary phone number

May we text you important updates and reminders?

Yes

No

Current or most recent high school:

Starting at Calvin:

Student type

Program Interest

Please respond to these two short essay questions below without the use of AI. Then check the specific box(es) to complete any additional required questions for the cohort(s) that interest you.

Envision a community of learning that is characterized by curiosity and risk-taking. What are the responsibilities of this community's members? (250 words or less)

Share a specific example about an experience that has encouraged you to consider a perspective in a different light or change your mind about something. (Experiences may include an interaction with an individual, a book, a piece of art, etc.) What was the value of that experience, and how do you approach future experiences as a result? (250 words or less)

Choose up to 3 cohorts:

What is your 1st cohort choice?

Arts Collective

Common Good Collective

Ministry Leadership Cohort

What is your 2nd choice?

Arts Collective

Common Good Collective

Ministry Leadership Cohort

What is your 3rd choice?

Arts Collective

Common Good Collective

Ministry Leadership Cohort

Arts Collective

Other: Please explain

In a few sentences, describe your involvement in the arts that you indicate above.

When and in what ways did you participate in these art forms?
How has collaboration played a part in your work as a creative individual?
How do you hope to explore the arts at Calvin?

In a few sentences, describe how you've seen creatives support justice issues through
their work/artistic practice.

Common Good Collective

Part of Calvin's vision is to "seek understanding and promote the welfare of the city and the healing of the world" as those who are "compelled by God's work of renewal... in the formative pursuits of lifelong learning, teaching, scholarship, worship, and service." (Vision2030)

What does flourishing community look like to you? What challenges prevent communities from flourishing? (250 words or less)

What is one conviction you hold that is related to the common good? In a few sentences, describe a time that you engaged in a fruitful conversation about that conviction with someone (who either agreed or disagreed with you).

Ministry Leadership Cohort

In two or three sentences, tell us about the ways you have explored using your gifts to serve God through a church or other Christian organization, and how you hope to grow in that area.