International Students at Calvin University

Students from all over the world choose to study at Calvin. Our outstanding academics and Christ-centered community make Calvin a welcoming place for students from more than 65 countries.

Calvin is located in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located in the Midwestern United States, Grand Rapids boasts renowned hospitals, global organizations, and an international airport. Grand Rapids' growing metropolis also offers Calvin students outstanding internships and experiences to enhance their success. Known for being a safe and friendly city, Grand Rapids was named the third safest college town in the United States.

Calvin's 400-acre campus is located about five miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Nearly all first- and second-year students live on campus in one of our lively dorm communities, each overseen by a full-time staff resident director and supported by student resident assistants. To ensure a safe learning environment for students, Calvin's campus safety department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Calvin is a place where international students grow and thrive. International students attend orientation with other international students before their first year. On campus, the International Student Association organizes events and activities such as trips to Chicago, monthly dinners, and more. In chapel, in class, and all over campus, students have a world of opportunity to get involved and to grow in their faith.

Calvin College is a distinctively Christian, academically excellent liberal arts college that shapes minds for intentional participation in the renewal of all things. For more information about international students at Calvin, visit: https://calvin.edu/admissions/interna...