Calvin University

Calvin College requires at least 124 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Additionally, Calvin College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 77% of students who start college at Calvin College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	–	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Calvin College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Calvin College?

Calvin College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Calvin College.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Calvin College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Calvin College

When choosing a major, Calvin College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Calvin College.Calvin College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Calvin College false.Calvin College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calvin College

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Does Calvin College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Calvin College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Calvin College Have An Online Program?

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Does Calvin College Give Credit for AP Classes?

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Does Calvin College Have An Honors Program?

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Does Calvin College Require Internships?

🟨 Calvin College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Calvin College

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Calvin College Library

The main library on campus is the Hekman Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Calvin College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Calvin College offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Calvin College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Calvin College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Calvin College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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