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Ready to apply for a Calvin off-campus program? Complete the checklist below.
Application checklist
Review the list of active off-campus programs, noting your desired program's cost, location, travel information, and other important details.
- Calvin semester programs: 2.5 GPA, sophomore status or above
- Calvin Short-term programs: 2.0 GPA, sophomore status or above
- Non-Calvin programs: varies – refer to specific program details
Post-Graduation Participation: If you wish to participate in an off-campus program during the summer after completing your undergraduate program, you have two options:
- Push back your program completion date to the next graduation date (e.g. May graduation date moves to August). Then register for the off-campus program and receive academic credit.
- Apply with Admissions as a guest student. You would then register for the course without affecting your original graduation date. If you wish to receive academic credit, you will be charged the regular course fee (program cost + tuition). If you wish to audit the course, you will be charged the program cost + visitor fee (no tuition).
- If you want to participate in the trip, but do not need academic credit or evidence of attendance on a transcript, you may pay the program cost and visitor fee and do not need to apply as a guest through Admissions.
Give yourself plenty of time before the program application deadline. The application process is all online, but it takes time for final approval since approvals are required from various departments across campus.
Note that individual semester programs may have modified or additional deadlines to be aware of. Consult the program descriptions for any additional details specific to the program you're applying to join.
For short term program deadlines, see the timeline below.
For programs outside the U.S., make sure you have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the return date of your program.
If you need a new passport or other passport services, visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Apply at the Calvin University Horizons site.
Off-Campus Programs Schedule
Semester programs
2024-2025
Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
Peru—Spanish majors, minors France—French majors, minors, beginners Hungary—all majors | Spain—Spanish majors, minors, some beginners Britain—all majors Washington DC—internship; Politics, Law, Strategic Communication, Social Work |
2025-2026
Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
Honduras—Spanish majors, minors Hungary—all majors | Spain—Spanish majors, minors, some beginners Britain—all majors Washington DC—internship; Politics, Law, Strategic Communication, Social Work |
2026-2027
Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
Peru—Spanish majors, minors France—French majors, minors, beginners Hungary—all majors | Spain—Spanish majors, minors, some beginners Britain—all majors Washington DC—internship; Politics, Law, Strategic Communication, Social Work |
Short-term programs
The list below is subject to change. Many other programs are offered on an occasional basis. Check the website often for updates.
Program | Years Offered (Odd/Even/Annually) | Core Fulfilled |
|---|---|---|
| May in France | Odd | GRC |
| May in Quebec | Even | GRC |
| May in Germany | Even | GRC |
| Supply Chain Mgmt. Mexico in January | Annually | Global Bus Cert. |
| Supply Chain Mgmt. other location in Summer | Odd | Global Bus Cert. |
| Common Good Collective | Annually | DD |
| Pilgrimage with Dante—Florence Italy | Even | Found. Christianity II |
| Tropical Ecosystems—Belize | Odd | ES, GRC |
| Chinese Medicine | Odd | GRC |
| Helping Professionals (Social Work) Puerto Rico | Even | |
| Arts Collective | Annually | |
| Sustainability in the Netherlands | Even | ES, GRC |
| Spanish Language & Culture in Mexico | Annually | (GRC) |
| Cultural Ecology of New Zealand | Even | GRC |
| Leadership in Kenya | Odd | GRC, Global Bus Cert. |
| Engineering in Germany | Annually | GRC, Engr Inter. Designation |
| Nursing: International destination | Annually | (GRC) |
| Nursing: Domestic destination | Annually | (DD) |
| Modern Middle East, Archeology | Even | GRC |
| Impact of Clean Water (integrated Spring break) | Annually | ES, GRC, CCEQ |
| Cross-Cultural Leadership/Reformers 4 countries | Even | Global Bus Cert. |
| Cross-Cultural Medicine in Nepal | Annually | GRC |
| Wilderness Management | Odd | ES |
| Grand Canyon Outdoor Educator | Odd | |
| Geology of Death Valley and Joshua Tree Parks | Even | |
| Alaska Public Lands | Even |
Short-term Program Timeline
These dates are meant to serve as a general guideline. Actual dates may vary by a day or two in either direction. Always check with program director for actual dates.
General Dates and Deadline
Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Programs posted on website for next academic year | Last week of March |
| Applications open in Horizons | Last week of March |
| OCP Expo spring promotional event | First week of April |
| OCP Expo fall promotional event | Third week of September |
| Scholarship application deadline | October 1 |
Short-term Dates and Deadlines
Action | Winter Intensive | Summer (May) |
|---|---|---|
| Student applications due (Horizons Part I) | October 8 or earlier* | January 31 or earlier* |
| Students notified of acceptance into program | October 15 or earlier* | February 7 or earlier* |
| Deposit and Terms & Conditions due | October 22 or earlier* | February 15 or earlier* |
| Students registered for program (by registrar’s office) | November 1 | March 1 |
| Students are billed | November 8 | March 8 |
| Students complete Part II of Horizons application | November 15 or earlier* | March 15 or earlier* |
| Directors turn in Emergency Contact, Itinerary info | December 15 | April 1 |
*When “or earlier” is indicated, program directors may set earlier deadlines for their individual programs.