How does Calvin College manage transfer credits?

I'm interested in transferring to Calvin College and want to understand how they handle transfer credits. What’s the maximum they accept, and are there any specific courses known to transfer easily?

Calvin University, formerly known as Calvin College, handles transfer credits through a systematic process. They typically accept credits from regionally accredited institutions. Courses with a grade of C or above are usually acceptable, though they always recommend that you have your transcript reviewed by the admissions committee to be sure.

The maximum number of credits that Calvin University allows to be transferred varies, but for most undergraduate programs, up to 70-semester credits can be transferred from a two-year college, and no limit for transfer credits from four-year institutions. Remember, these are the maxima, and actual transfer credit may vary based on an evaluation of your previous coursework.

Calvin University, on its website, provides a Transfer Credit Equivalency database. This helpful tool allows students to determine how their previously completed courses might transfer over to Calvin University. You can use it to look up specific classes and see what corresponding courses they will count for at Calvin. Keep in mind this is a guideline, not a guarantee, as the final decision is always made by the university registrar.

Moreover, in addition to transferring specific course credits, Calvin University also accepts CLEP and AP credits, which can greatly contribute to fulfilling your general education and degree-specific requirements.

Keep in mind that even if you transfer in credits, you'll still have to meet Calvin University's residency requirement. This means you must complete a certain number of credits through courses taken at Calvin University itself, to ensure that a significant portion of your education takes place within their unique academic environment.

I hope this information helps you in your transfer process. Best of luck!