International Students
Welcome to Grand Rapids! We are pleased you have chosen to learn, grow and contribute to life here at Calvin Theological Seminary. The presence of international students on our campus enriches our communal life. We value the opportunity to get to know one another, work together, and support each other in our studies. We trust that your time here will prepare you well for your future service for our Lord Jesus Christ. Be assured of our willingness to help you in any way that we can.
We have put together this page for your information. Please read it carefully. If there is something that is unclear, do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have about what's written here-or not written here!
Richard Sytsma
Dean of Students & International Student Advisor
Admissions and Applications
To apply, visit the Applications page.
If you have questions about admission requirements or the admission process please contact the Director of Admissions, Greg Janke.
Orientation
International Student Orientation Schedule (pdf)
Legal and Medical Information
Immigration
- Process to Receive I-20 after Admittance
- Sevis Info International/Canadian
- Arrival in the USA
- Sevis registration
- Length of stay
- Extension of status
- Change of degree program
- Transfers to/from another U.S. school
- Departures from the U.S.
- Acceptable Reasons for Reduced Credit Load
- Preaching in F-1 and J-1 status
- Employment in F-1 status
- Practical training
- Employment in F-2 status
- Study in F-2 status
- Employment in J-1 status
- Employment in J-2 status
- Check list for maintaining F-1 status
- A Comparison of the F and J Visas
Medical Information
Social Security
Finances
- Income Tax
- Declaration of Finances - International students (pdf)
- Declaration of Finances - Canadian students (pdf)
- Declaration of Finances - Canadian students (EPMC) (pdf)
- Declaration of Finances Form - Canadian and International Summer School Students (pdf)
- Estimated costs (pdf)
- Estimated costs (EPMC) (pdf)
Cross Cultural Programs
Living in Grand Rapids
External links
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Korean Student Association Website
Disclaimer: This page is a contribution by the Korean student population of Calvin Theological Seminary. They are solely responsible for the content of this webpage. Please contact the Korean Student Association webmaster if you have questions.
Webpage design: Seung Chin Noh.