Full instructions are listed on each individual form. All forms are PDF files, except for Student Resource log-in links, and can be printed, filled out and returned to our Spoelhof location unless otherwise noted.
Directory information
- Change of Address Form:
- Update your local and home addresses through Student resources.
- Change of Name Form: for current students and recent graduates.
- Directory Information Withholding Authorization: withhold all of your directory information from public.
Disability verification
- Acquired Brain Injuries/Disabilities Verification Form
- Allergies Verification Form
- Chronic Health Disabilities Verification Form
- Hearing Disabilities Verification Form
- Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorders Verification Form
- Low Vision/Blind Disabilities Verification Form
- Mobility Impairments/Disabilities Verification Form
- Psychological Disabilities Verification Form
If applicable, please attach any other reports, evaluations or test results with the appropriate form.
Graduation and commencement
Application for Degree: As a senior, or as a graduate student nearing completion, you must apply for program completion in Workday. Click here for detailed instructions.
Program or advisor change
- Undergraduate Change of Undeclared Major/ Minor/ Advisor Request can be requested in Workday: please allow up to two weeks for processing
- Add, Change, or Remove Program of StudyCurrent graduating seniors looking to finalize your major of choice (required before graduation) can email Traci Rhol (tr26@calvin.edu) for assistance.
- Interdisciplinary Major Request: create a major from multiple departments
- Graduate Program Concentration Change Request
Registration
- Overload Request: request permission to exceed 18 credit hours/semester; extra cost is applicable if approved
Special course work and credit
- Exemption or Credit Exam Application:
- Exemption Exam: passing this exam will exempt you from taking the course without receiving any credit hours
- Credit Exam: passing this exam will grant you the course credit hours; your grade on the exam will be recorded as the grade for the class
- Independent Study: create a course that does not exist in the catalog with approval of an instructor.
- Tutorial Request: take a pre-existing catalog course on your own.
Student records
- Enrollment Verification Request:
- Current students: Use on-line form to submit your request for verification
- Former students: Sign and submit this release of records form for any of your verification needs.
- Please contact the department offering the course to make arrangements and check deadlines.
- Parent Verification Request: Submit this form if you need verification for your son or daughter
- Transcript Request: Request official or unofficial transcripts from Calvin University
- Replacement Diploma Request: Request a replacement Calvin University diploma
- Diploma Payment
Transfer
- Transfer Credit Pre-Approval Form:
Request transfer approval for courses/colleges not included in the pre-approved list. These should be submitted to Center for Student Success prior to taking the course(s). Major, minor and program courses must be approved by advisor. For core and general elective credit, you may e-mail the completed form to our office.
- Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application: apply for admission as a guest student in order to take classes at a Michigan college/university (additional requirements may apply).
Other
- Create an online four year plan.
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Requesting for Leave of Absence: Within Workday you can search "Request Leave of Absence" for a leave of absence from enrollment at Calvin University for one academic term while maintaining access to web mail, and Moodle accounts. You will not need to re-apply for admission upon returning.
- Incomplete Grade Contract: Arrange an incomplete grade for a course with professor approval. Form is for use between professor/student and does not need to be turned into our office.