The Access Program

The Access program provides an alternative entry into Calvin for students who do not meet regular admission standards, but whose records indicate that they could become successful college students. Admission into this program is determined by the committee on admissions and is based on high school grades, high school course work, ACT/SAT scores, and recommendations. Enrollment by means of this program is offered each year to a limited number of first-year students.

After a student has been selected to be part of the Access program, a mathematics placement test and a writing self-assessment are given to determine course placement in those areas. All Access students are required to take ASC 112 - Strategies for Academic Success . This 3 semester hour course is taken concurrently with a reading-lecture course in which the student learns to apply the concepts taught in ASC 112 .

Students in the Access program are assigned to academic advisors who are familiar with program requirements and resources by which academic progress can be achieved. Students in the Access program meet with their advisor in academic services for their first year at Calvin College. Students are very involved in the program during their first semester and additional follow-up occurs during the second semester. For more information, see academic services or visit the Calvin website.