At Calvin, you'll join a community rooted in Calvin's From Every Nation vision, where students learn, lead, and grow alongside people from diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment is inspired by the biblical picture of "every nation, tribe, people, and language" gathered before God's throne seen in Revelation 7:9.
Is Entrada for me?
Are you looking for...
- a community where you're seen, valued, and supported?
- a college experience that welcomes different backgrounds, perspectives, and stories?
- an opportunity to start college with confidence and grow as a leader?
If you're thinking, "That's me," Entrada may be for you.
Entrada is designed to expand access to the college experience for students who may face barriers to accessing or navigating higher education. We especially encourage students to apply who would be among the first in their family to attend college, demonstrate financial need, attend schools or live in communities with limited access to college-preparatory resources, or have had fewer opportunities to experience college-level learning.
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Why apply to Entrada?
Set yourself up for academic success
Engage in college-level hands-on learning led by Calvin faculty. Entrada scholars get an early start in developing the skills, confidence, and relationships that help you transition well to college life.
Find community and belonging
Experience campus life with students from many backgrounds and experiences. In addition to classes and spiritual growth opportunities, you'll live together in the dorms, enjoy access to the gym, pool, and dining hall, and explore Grand Rapids.
Grow in your faith
Deepen your relationship with God while taking part in a Christ-centered community. You'll experience worship, Bible study, mentorship, and other opportunities to grow spiritually.
Program details
- Entrada 2027 program dates: July 11–26, 2027
- Eligibility: new first-year students coming to Calvin in the fall
- Cost: $750 (includes a non-refundable $200 deposit); financial assistance or a payment plan may be available to those who qualify.
- Scholarship: By successfully completing the Entrada Scholars Program, you'll receive the $2,000 Entrada Scholarship. This scholarship renews each year you're enrolled as an undergraduate student at Calvin University. (For more information about financial aid, see the Knight Promise.)
- To apply: first, apply and be admitted to Calvin. Then apply to Entrada on your New Student Portal. Learn more about cost and application
Originally, the scholarship caught my attention, but I chose to participate in Entrada because of the chance I’d have to build a community
Entrada scholar spotlights
I was in my comfort zone, but Entrada put me in a space that I was unfamiliar with. I didn't grow up seeing different backgrounds and experiences. Entrada offered me a community where every person is valued, where differences are celebrated, and where I was able to learn from other’s stories.
Snapshots from the Entrada experience
