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Non-Calvin Programs

Beyond offering a wide variety of its own off-campus programs, Calvin also supports students who find other programs that they think better meet their needs. Below are non-Calvin programs in which Calvin students regularly participate.

If you are interested in studying on a non-Calvin program, contact the Off-Campus Programs office for additional information. You will need to both complete the Calvin application process and an application for the non-Calvin program. We encourage you to consult the application checklist for non-Calvin programs at the end of this page to guide the application procedure.

Calvin Exchange Programs

These programs an allow equal number of students to be exchanged between two schools. For each Calvin student who studies in an overseas institution, a student from that institution may attend Calvin. Students pay Calvin tuition (to Calvin) and are also responsible for other costs such as room and board, transportation, and immunizations.

Eligible Programs

Cost

Tuition: Regular Calvin tuition

Fees

  • Off-Campus Programs fee: $450
  • Insurance Fee: $250
  • Lodging, food, transportation, and immunization fees as specified by the program

Financial Aid

  • All federal and state aid can be applied to the costs of the program
  • All Calvin financial aid can be applied to the costs of the program

Non-Calvin Programs

Cost

Tuition

  • Calvin will pass through the tuition charged by the non-Calvin program.

Room and Board

  • If a host program charges for housing, Calvin will charge that cost to the student.
  • If a host program charges for food, Calvin will charge that cost to the student.
  • In some cases, students may need to pay housing and/or food costs directly to the host program.
  • In some cases, students are individually responsible for arranging room and board.
  • NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to learn what program costs will be the student’s obligation.

Fees

  • Off-Campus Programs non-Calvin program fee: $450

Financial Aid

  • All federal and state aid can be applied to the costs of the program
  • No Calvin-specific financial aid may be used for the program cost.

Featured Programs

Non-Calvin Program Checklist

1. Determine your eligibility

To participate in a Calvin associated off-campus semester program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Have sophomore status or above
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Submit an online application for Calvin University, and
  • Submit an application for the associated program to which you are applying

It is very important to note that you must submit two application processes—one for Calvin, and one for the program you plan to join—to be eligible to participate in an associated semester program.

2. Note the deadlines

Deadlines vary by program, so be sure to leave yourself enough time to complete the application process for the program you are choosing. Allow plenty of time and plan to begin the application process well before the deadline; although the Calvin application is online, it can take several days to complete, as you must wait for various approvals across campus. Note also that each individual program may have additional deadlines to which you must adhere.

3. Complete the Calvin off-campus application process

This is the first of two steps in the application process. The Calvin application determines your academic and social eligibility for the off-campus program.

Complete the Calvin Application

4. Complete the associated program application

Once you have completed the Calvin application process, you must also apply to the associated program itself. Instructions and details for doing so are available in the program description; we strongly encourage you to contact the program organizer to confirm each step and deadline of the application process.

Important note: Once you are accepted to a program, make sure you contact Calvin's Off-Campus Programs office to let them know about your plans and application status.

Calvin associated programs bill Calvin directly, and Calvin bills the students, with state and federal financial aid applying to the cost of the program. If you have any questions about costs, please contact us.

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