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List of Student Organizations

African Students Association

African Students Association (ASA) welcomes not just Africans but all those in our community with an active interest and concern for the African continent. We seek to educate and actively engage the Calvin community by providing a platform for friendship and intellectual discussion as we celebrate Africa's cultures, history, and heritage.

Apologetics Club

The Apologetics Club is a space to discuss and learn about different defenses in Christian convictions, doctrines, and world views. We welcome curious people of all faith backgrounds to humbly engage various questions of faith.

Art Club

Calvin Art Club is a creative community for students who are passionate about art, whether they are experienced artists or just looking to explore their creativity. The club provides a space for students to experiment with different artistic mediums, collaborate on projects, and share their work with others. Through workshops, group art sessions, and campus-wide events, Calvin Art Club fosters artistic growth, expression, and community.

Bersama

Bersama is a student-led club dedicated to fostering a sense of community and belonging for Southeast Asian students at Calvin. Through social gatherings, cultural celebrations, and bonding opportunities, the club provides a space where students can connect over shared experiences, traditions, and backgrounds. Whether through casual meetups, group outings, or collaborative events, Bersama aims to build lasting friendships and a supportive network for Southeast Asian students and allies.

Board Game Guild

Board Game Guild is a community for students to enjoy and engage board and tabletop gaming. We welcome anyone interested in playing such games to join us and develop healthy interpersonal relationships along the way.

Bowling Club

Calvin Bowling Club is a community-driven organization that brings together students to enjoy the sport of bowling in a fun and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just looking to try something new, the club offers a great opportunity to develop skills, participate in friendly competitions, and connect with others who share a love for the game. Regular meetups, tournaments, and social events make it a great way to unwind and build camaraderie.

Calvin ASCE

Calvin ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) promotes civil engineering at Calvin University; it is a student chapter of the national ASCE organization. Calvin ASCE advocates ethical responsibility and the stewardship of natural resources through a reformed perspective, and also seeks to develop connections within Calvin and the surrounding community.

Calvin Disc Golf

Calvin Disc Golf is a student-led club that brings together players of all skill levels to enjoy the sport of disc golf in a fun and welcoming community. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just looking to try something new, the club provides opportunities to play casually, improve your skills, and participate in local courses and tournaments.

Calvin Esports

Calvin Esports is an up and coming Club Sport at Calvin looking to take their program to the next level. The Esports leadership team and its members are working to solidify the first ever MIAA Esports league featuring all of the usual Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rivals with Esports programs. The team has goals of competing in up to 10 different titles in the Fall and Spring semesters giving plenty of opportunities for competitive gamers to showcase their talents.

Calvin Peacemakers

As Christ’s agents of renewal, the Calvin Peacemakers strive to implement restorative community-centered reconciliation methods, practice radical hospitality, and raise awareness of mass incarceration while bridging the Knollcrest and Handlon campuses.

Calvin Photography Club

Calvin Photography Club is a student-led organization that brings together photography enthusiasts of all skill levels to explore, create, and share their passion for visual storytelling. Through photo walks, workshops, and collaborative projects, members have opportunities to develop their technical skills, experiment with different styles, and connect with fellow photographers. The club also provides a platform to showcase work, learn from guest speakers, and engage in creative discussions.

Catholics at Calvin

Catholics at Calvin is a student-led club that provides a welcoming community for Catholic students to connect, grow in their faith, and support one another. Through fellowship, discussions, and events, the club offers opportunities to explore Catholic traditions, engage in meaningful conversations, and build relationships with others who share their faith.

Dance Guild

Dance Guild is a noncompetitive medium through which students can use dance to create and foster supportive, inclusive Christian relationships as well as use the artistic expression of dance to glorify God and express JOY!

Dialogue

Dialogue publishes student work from six categories: prose, poetry, photography, visual art, music, and film. A student jury evaluates all submissions and selects the finest pieces for publication.

Downhill Ski

Welcome to Calvin Ski Club! We are a new club sport at Calvin getting ready for our first season of competition. Calvin Ski is a super fun, lighthearted environment. We are here to provide students with the opportunity to SHRED & have fun (especially when MI winters get long!) Additional details are below.

Food Recovery Network

The Food Recovery Network exists to feed the hungry and promote sustainability. Our volunteers recover from the dining halls leftover food that would otherwise be thrown out and bring them to local nonprofits who will serve those in need in the Grand Rapids community.

Girls Who Code - College Loop

Calvin Girls Who Code College Loop is a student-led chapter of the national Girls Who Code organization, dedicated to empowering women in technology through community, mentorship, and hands-on learning. The club provides a supportive space for students of all skill levels to develop their coding skills, collaborate on projects, and connect with industry professionals.

IJM (International Justice Mission)

Calvin International Justice Mission (IJM) Chapter is a student-led branch of the global organization International Justice Mission, dedicated to advocating for justice and fighting against human trafficking, modern slavery, and violence against the poor. Through awareness campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and advocacy efforts, the chapter empowers students to take action in the global fight for human rights.

Improv

Calvin Improv is a student-led comedy group that brings laughter and creativity to campus through the art of improvisational theater. Open to performers of all experience levels, the club provides a fun and supportive environment for students to develop quick-thinking skills, stage presence, and comedic timing. Through regular rehearsals, games, and live performances, Calvin Improv creates engaging, unscripted entertainment for the campus community.

Knight-a-Thon

Knight-a-Thon is Calvin University’s chapter of Dance Marathon, a nationwide movement dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children’s hospitals. As a student-led organization, Knight-a-Thon specifically supports Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital by organizing a major fundraising event each spring.

Knightingals

Knightingals is Calvin University’s student-led treble-voice singing group, dedicated to creating beautiful music and fostering community through vocal performance. Open to singers of all skill levels, Knightingals provides a space for students to explore a diverse repertoire, develop their musical abilities, and share their love of singing. The group performs at various campus events and community gatherings, bringing joy and harmony to audiences.

Korean Student Association

The Korean Student Association's mission is to educate and enhance its members and the university community about Korean culture through involvement and participation in different social, and cultural events. We also want to help unify Korean students through community, and spiritual development, based on Reformed Christian principles.

LiNK (Liberty in North Korea)

Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) – Calvin Chapter is part of a national movement dedicated to shifting the narrative about North Korea from politics to people. The chapter works to raise awareness about the realities faced by North Korean refugees and supports LiNK’s efforts in rescue and resettlement programs. Through educational events, fundraising campaigns, and community engagement, the club empowers students to take action and be part of a global network advocating for freedom and human rights.

Men's Club Soccer

The men’s club soccer team at Calvin is a group created for those who wish to play soccer at a competitive level against other colleges from around the midwest. The club is currently playing teams from the Midwest Alliance Soccer Conference Lakes Division as a Pilot to join the league for next season.

Men's Rugby

Men’s rugby exists for male Knights of Calvin to engage in the sport of rugby through organized practices, scrimmages, and group events. Men's Rugby competes in the Great Lakes Conference through National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) at the Small College/D3 level. For regular season play, we play local D2 teams such as; GVSU, FSU, CMU and OU. The team consists of players of all skill levels, including athletes who have never played rugby before. Rugby is a game of intensity, integrity and intelligence. Calvin Men's Rugby strives to be strong Godly men on and off the pitch. The team competes in their 10 game schedule during the fall season and hosts 2-3 practices each week.

Mu Kappa

Mu Kappa exists to foster community among Missionary Kids and Third Culture Kids, to provide a reliable network of encouragement, and to connect with and initiate conversations with other affinity groups. We seek to help MKs and TCKs cultivate a strong sense of belonging and realize their unique capacity as bridge-builders between members of diverse communities.
 

Pre-Health

Calvin Pre-Health Club is a student-led organization dedicated to supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare. The club provides opportunities for professional development, networking, and hands-on experiences to help members prepare for medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, and other healthcare-related fields.

Professionals Serving Internationally

Professionals Serving Internationally (PSI) at Calvin is a student-led club dedicated to exploring how professional skills can be used to serve communities around the world. Through guest speakers, discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities, the club connects students with professionals who are making a global impact in fields such as healthcare, engineering, education, business, and more.

Protect Life at Calvin

Protect Life exists to provide educational and practical resources for the Calvin community at large, as well as serve as an avenue for students to get involved in the protection of human life, in all its stages, through campus and community outreach.

Psychology Club

Our mission is to promote academic and professional engagement with psychological research and knowledge, as well as to support students looking for jobs and opportunities in the psychological field. We hope to build confidence in members to apply psychological science to a variety of career fields, such as psychology, medicine, religion, business, and more!

Rangeela

Rangeela—from the Hindi word for “colorful”—celebrates a vast array of cultures through a two-night student showcase of performances based on countries all around the world.

Re-igKnight

Re-igKnight is a monthly worship service that takes place in the Calvin Seminary Chapel. We spend the hour singing and praying to our God. Come join us for worship.

Sideline Cheer

Welcome to Calvin Cheer! We are a new club sport at Calvin getting ready to support Calvin Athletics! Calvin Cheer strives to embody values of excellence, sportsmanship, and community.

uKnighted

uKnighted is a men’s a cappella ensemble. We have several performances each year, both formal and informal, featuring great music from a wide variety of artists. Being involved in our ensemble is a great way for male singers to grow musically.

Ultimate Frisbee

Welcome to Calvin Ultimate! We are an organized Club Sport that has been on campus for nearly 10 years. We strive to teach the rules, fundamentals, strategies, and other aspects of Ultimate Frisbee to our Calvin Community. Our team organizes in the fall and schedules matches with other local universities, colleges, and clubs. Ultimate Frisbee is an up and coming sport with tons of recreational and competitive benefits for those who get involved.

Women's Rugby

The Calvin Women's Rugby Club aims to further the interest in rugby on Calvin’s campus by teaching our athletes the basic rules, structure, and history of the game through practices and games with other local rugby clubs. Women's Rugby competes in the Great Lakes Conference through National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) at the Small College/D3 level. For regular season play, we play local D2 teams such as; GVSU, FSU, CMU and OU. The team consists of players of all skill levels, including athletes who have never played rugby before. The team competes in their 10 game schedule during the fall season and hosts 2-3 practices each week. The Calvin Rugby Club intends to reveal a Christian light to the world of rugby

Young Life

Calvin Young Life is a campus chapter of the national Young Life organization, dedicated to building Christ-centered communities in local high schools. Through mentorship, outreach, and relational ministry, the club seeks to create spaces where adolescents can explore and grow in their Christian faith. Students involved in Calvin Young Life serve as leaders and mentors, engaging with high schoolers through club meetings, small groups, and special events designed to foster faith, friendship, and personal growth.