Pursue a discipline that connects to an incredible number of careers and applications. Learn the mechanics of the human nervous system. Explore the chemistry behind how people think, feel, and act.

You’ll use chemistry, biology, and psychology to answer pressing questions about human behavior. Along the way, you’ll gain a greater understanding of God’s creation by studying what makes us human. Your knowledge of human behavior will give you a powerful voice in fields as diverse as economics, law, healthcare, and education.

Develop a compassionate heart for our broken world—and gain the skills you need to do something about it.

In Calvin's accredited bachelor of social work (BSW) program, you'll wrestle with some of society's greatest concerns, like child abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, aging, and mental illness. Through your studies and experiences, you’ll learn what it means for people and communities to flourish.

You'll learn from expert faculty who are actively involved in research on contemporary issues. You'll take your learning even further with a field placement, where you'll get critical hands-on experience. When you graduate, you'll know how to connect groups of people, bring clarity to difficult situations, and improve everyday lives.

Business in today’s digitally connected world is increasingly global. A Global Business Certificate from the Calvin University School of Business supplements your business degree and prepares you for a global and culturally diverse career.

Corporations like Apple and JPMorgan Chase are headquartered in the US, yet lead in the global marketplace—and most small and medium sized businesses have customers, suppliers, employees, and partners abroad. You'll need a deep understanding of international trade and cross-cultural business practices to lead in any organization with a global reach, whether it's a non-profit or a Fortune 500 company.

Your Calvin courses already introduce you to these topics—but as you pursue a Global Business Certificate, you'll delve more deeply into them. You'll graduate not only with a business degree, but with the practical skills and cultural insight to succeed in multicultural business environments.

Ready to turn your passion for music into a powerful teaching career? Calvin’s music education BME program equips you to lead and inspire in PK–12 classrooms. You’ll dive deep into music theory, technology, history, and education—while sharpening your performance skills through private lessons, ensemble experiences, and a recital. Whether you’re into strings, brass, percussion, voice, or piano, you’ll find your place and grow as both a musician and educator.

This isn’t just about mastering music—it’s about learning how to teach it with purpose. You’ll gain hands-on experience through guided teaching and a full semester of student teaching. Along the way, you’ll explore how Christian faith shapes your approach to education and leadership. From conducting and curriculum design to inclusive teaching and classroom management, you’ll graduate ready to build and lead vibrant music programs that make a lasting impact.

This program is part of the School of Education's Pre-K to 12th grade major program. For full details on this program, including a course list and other information, visit the Education program page.

Education (Pre-K to 12th Grade) Major

Through rigorous study and high-level performance opportunities across many genres and styles, your skills will be refined and your mind sharpened. You'll graduate as a versatile musician, ready for a lifetime of musical excellence. You'll be well-prepared to share beauty and engage God’s world through music.

In essence, Calvin's music program will bring out the best in you.

Graduate with broad musical skills, confidence in your abilities, and expertise in your specific interests. Calvin has the kinds of wide-ranging opportunities that big schools have—all within a community that will know you and encourage you to excel.

While you’re mastering your craft, you’re also being equipped for the future. Calvin graduates go on to pursue advanced music degrees and perform as professional musicians. They also work in other fields, like computer programming, communication, law, and medicine.

That’s because at Calvin, you’ll learn how to combine creativity and precision—in classrooms, in worship, in live performances. You’ll be ready to lead, whether at the conductor’s podium, in the recording studio, or in any professional field.

Bring Renewal into Every Corner of Society

In a hyper-partisan world, is it possible to work together toward the common good—or even agree what the common good is? It is possible. But it takes people with commitment and conviction to lead the way. People like you.

As a member of the Common Good Collective, you’ll join a vibrant learning community that explores what it means to love God and neighbor in tangible ways. You’ll engage in real-world projects in Grand Rapids and beyond, working alongside faculty, peers, and community partners to pursue the common good.

Who Can Apply?

• Those entering Calvin as a first-year student in Fall 2026
• Students from any major who are eager to engage deeply with community issues and contribute to meaningful change

If you are starting Calvin after 2026, please send us your information (see form below) and we'll invite you to apply when the application is open to you. Email cohorts@calvin.edu with questions.

Important Dates

Application opens on August 1. The deadline to apply is January 15. Find all dates and deadlines below!

Learn more about Cohorts at Calvin

Study the chemical reactions that make life happen. Explore chemical systems of incredible beauty and complexity. Confront real-world challenges like disease and environmental change. A biochemistry degree is the gateway to careers in research, medicine, and industry.

Exciting Courses

Early courses in our major expose you to all types of chemistry and give you a strong foundation in chemical thinking and problem-solving. Our advanced courses help you see how biochemistry can be used to solve real-world problems. You can take classes like:

When you understand the tiniest components of our natural world, you can make big changes. Chemistry influences the medicine we invent, the laws we write, and the spaces we create—and Christians are needed in these spaces to solve problems and spur innovation.

Exciting Courses

Early courses in our major expose you to all types of chemistry and give you a strong foundation in chemical thinking and problem-solving. Our advanced courses help you see how different kinds of chemistry are connected and can be used to solve real-world problems. You can take classes like: