Finish Your Degree and Discover Your Calling
You've already started something meaningful at Trinity Christian College. Finish strong at Calvin, a community rooted in faith and academic excellence.
At Calvin, you'll find:
- 3,681 total students, with small class sizes taught by professors who care about you
- A vibrant residential campus five miles from downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Countless academic, professional, and personal opportunities in Grand Rapids, recently named the top City on the Rise by LinkedIn
Your Transition Options
Teach-out
If your program is listed below, you can follow the teach-out agreement. This means you will get:
- Automatic admission as long as you are in good standing
- Automatic transfer of all your academic credits
- Expect to finish your degree in the same amount of time as you would have at Trinity
- Same or similar net out-of-pocket tuition cost (this may not include room and board guarantees)
- The option to keep your roommate if they also transfer to Calvin
Transfer
Don't see your program on the teach-out list below? There is still a place for you at Calvin!
You'll follow the typical transfer process and work with admissions counselors who are eager to make it a smooth transition.
Transferring does not offer all the guarantees that teach-out agreements offer. You will have the option to keep your roommate if they also transfer to Calvin.
Teach-out Programs
As a teach-out partner, Calvin will accept all previous credits earned at Trinity, ensuring that you are able to stay on track, and finish your program of study on-time. We will link to the specific plans for each of our teach-out programs as they are finalized. We are working to complete these plans as soon as possible so please check back frequently.
The information below is meant to serve as a guide to explain how previous course credits would apply to your chosen major. Occasionally, courses taken at Trinity might not have an exact match to Calvin courses. These courses will still apply to your major, but how they map towards the completion of your degree might vary from one major to the next. Please rest assured that this will be resolved through your advising process.
- Accountancy
- Art Education
- Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- Health Communication
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Middle Grades Education (social science)
- Music
- Music Education
- Nursing (first-year pathway, sophomore pathway, junior pathway)
- Phil., Politics, and Law
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Speech-Lang. Pathology (see also: SPAUD BA-MA 3+2 path)
- Studio Art
- Theology
Visit Calvin
The best way to find out if Calvin is the right fit for you is to visit us! There are several visit options, including some geared specifically toward transfer students or Trinity students.
Transfer Visit Day – November 25
You'll hear from current Calvin transfer students, meet professors, take a campus tour, and ask all your questions about transitioning to Calvin.
Calvin Discovery Day – December 5
Experience life as a Calvin student with other potential Knights. Connect with profs, eat lunch with students, and get an "inside" view of life at Calvin. Plus, at the December 5 Discovery Day, we'll have a special breakout session designed just for Trinity Christian College students.
Individual Visit – any day
Our tour guides are current Calvin students who will customize your visit to you, your interests, and your questions. You can schedule a visit almost any day of the week.
Meet with an admissions counselor – virtual, any day
Meet virtually with your dedicated admissions counselor. They will answer your questions and provide helpful info as you navigate the stress of the college transition.
Why Choose Calvin?
Strong academic reputation and hands-on learning
Financial stability and institutional strength
A vibrant, Christ-centered community
Opportunities beyond the classroom
Go Beyond as Christ's Agent of Renewal in the World
Next Steps
1. Start Here for More Information
2. Ready to Apply?
When you're ready, you can fill out this application form. Remember, if you're choosing a teach-out program, you'll get automatic admission and your credits will transfer!
3. Add Calvin to Your FAFSA
Add Calvin University to your FAFSA with our school code 002241 in order to apply for need-based aid.
- If you'll be transferring for Spring 2026, send your 2025-26 FAFSA.
- If you'll be transferring in Fall 2026 or later, send your 2026-27 FAFSA.
Explore More
At any point, we invite you to explore our academic programs and learn about what life is like at Calvin.
Connect With Us
We help students year-round transfer to Calvin with clarity and confidence. Our team is ready to walk you through the admissions process, making your transition from Trinity as smooth as possible.
We're eager to welcome you into our dedicated community of faith and discovery!
