The Calvin Core prepares students for lives of Christian service, and is inspired by our vision of a Christian liberal arts university with an expanded global influence.
Choosing the new Calvin Core
- If you're a new student beginning your freshman year, you don't need to go through this process. This process is for returning students only.
- Download a copy of the student planning worksheet.
- In consultation with your advisor, select your courses for each section on the worksheet. For more details about indvidual courses, scroll down on this page to see a complete list of Core courses, and check the frequently-asked questions if you have questions.
- Save a copy of your completed worksheet to your computer.
- Submit your completed worksheet online.
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Quick links
- What is the new core?
- Read an overview of the Calvin Core
- Download the Calvin Core Advising Guide
- Download the Calvin Core Curriculum student planning worksheet
- Find answers to frequently-asked questions about the Calvin Core
- View a Calvin Core course list
- Core Program Governance site on Teams
The links on the right can provide useful additional information as you plan your academic experience.
List of Core Curriculum courses
For a detailed description of the Core Curriculum and a complete list of courses that can satisfy the different sections of the Core Curriculum, visit the Calvin University Core Curriculum page in the online catalog.
Here is a list of the 2023-2024 Core Courses.