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Bring your ideas, talents, and questions—and go beyond the predictable. This vibrant student community embraces your curiosity and supports you as you grow into the life that God wants for you.
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With over 100 majors and programs, you’re bound to find something you love.
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Student Life Quick Facts
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distinct worship themes offered in chapel every single week
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slices of pizza served each year in our dining halls
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different student organizations for you to be involved in
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minutes to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan
A day in the life
![Calvin dorm room, early morning](/dA/fe469a063a/ditl_1.jpg)
One thing is for sure: there is no “typical” day at Calvin University. It’s time to freshen up and see what this day holds.
![Student getting breakfast, putting strawberry topping on waffles](/dA/0e34baa453/ditl_2.jpg)
Welcome to breakfast at Calvin, which basically gives you anything you could possibly want: waffles, pancakes, cereal, yogurt, smoothies, or eggs. However you like to start your day, we’ve got you covered.
![Professor demonstrating as she teaches class](/dA/6eb8d266ee/ditl_3.jpg)
At Calvin, you’ll get a broad education from some of the best profs out there. They’ll open your eyes to new worlds of information and understanding, exposing you to new perspectives.
![Students leading worship in chapel](/dA/80c15e7124/ditl_4.jpg)
You always have enough space between classes to connect with God at chapel. Every day there’s something different: a worship style you’ve never experienced, an engaging speaker, or a Psalm rewritten to become a new song.
![Student bench pressing in Calvin's gym](/dA/19c3ab2aa9/ditl_5.jpg)
Head out to Calvin’s massive, state-of-the-art gym and fitness center. There are plenty of weights, treadmills, elliptical machines... plus an Olympic-sized pool and rock wall. And it's all free!
![Students eating lunch at Calvin's Commons Dining Hall](/dA/395e33ce92/ditl_6.jpg)
Meet a friend on the path and grab a bite to eat. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or just great comfort food—you have it all right here.
![Two students learning during class](/dA/79a6fcfde4/westra_teaching.jpg)
From your first semester at Calvin, you can start taking classes in your major. Find support from expert faculty and camaraderie with students who share the same passion.
![Students eating lunch at Calvin's Commons Dining Hall](/dA/6416d45946/ditl_7.jpg)
Even as an undergrad, you’re encouraged to work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant professors on cutting-edge research.
![Theater student applying face paint in dressing room](/dA/c808ceaae8/ditl_8.jpg)
Act, dance, sing, direct, design—you’ll have endless opportunities to express yourself at Calvin.
![Student quietly studying](/dA/e03964c0c3/ditl_9.jpg)
Grab your bag and head to your favorite study spot. There are cozy nooks and crannies all over campus for you to discover and claim.
![Guys playing videogames in their dorm room](/dA/16c6a7880a/ditl_10.jpg)
Head back to your room and catch your breath. Jump in for a quick video game match against your suitemates or reconnect with friends about your day.
![Walls and booths coverd in old-timey flair at hotdog restaurant in Grand Rapids](/dA/d7b3e20fd3/ditl_11.jpg)
Need a change of scenery? Within minutes of campus, you can find legendary chili dogs, authentic Thai, your favorite chain, and local favorites.
![Students walking among the buildings and city streets of Grand Rapids](/dA/fa53576695/ditl_12.jpg)
Grab an iced chai, check out a museum, or just wander downtown. Grand Rapids is growing rapidly, but the heart of the city is still the perfect size to explore on foot.
![Students up close to mandolin player at Calvin concert](/dA/94406e3f64/ditl_13.jpg)
Grab some (inexpensive) tickets and meet up with friends for a concert or movie back on Calvin’s campus. You’ll have access to a huge variety of shows, from big names to undiscovered acts.
![Two students talking and smiling at a booth in Johnny's](/dA/0ddea4f6de/ditl_14.jpg)
It’s been a long—and hopefully unforgettable—day. Grab a booth and a late-night snack at the campus cafe and catch up with a friend.
![Night scene in dorms, Christmas lights strung from loft](/dA/81182078f5/ditl_15.jpg)
The day ends where it began: dorm sweet dorm. Time to get a good night’s rest, because you never know what tomorrow will bring.