Academic Programs

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Admissions

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Tuition & Financial Aid

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Accepted Students, Start Here!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Cornerstone University. We’re thrilled that you have decided to make our campus your new home! Here you will find a list of next steps leading up to your arrival to campus as a new student.

01

Join Classmates on ZeeMee

Download the ZeeMee student app to begin making connections with classmates!

Get the App

02

Submit Final Transcripts & Test Scores

Make sure you send official high school and/or college transcripts to Cornerstone University, along with any Advanced Placement (AP) or CLEP scores.

To be considered official, all final transcripts must be sent from your high school/educational institution in a sealed envelope to the address below.

Cornerstone University
Attn: Admissions Office
1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

All AP and CLEP scores must be sent through the College Board.

If applicable, please complete your math and English placement tests. If you’re not sure whether you need to take a placement test, please contact your admissions counselor.

Fall Due Date: July 1

03

Complete Health Services Paperwork

You can view required health services forms here. Health services forms are also emailed to you at your Cornerstone student email address prior to Arrival Day. Complete forms can be emailed back to Health Services directly through your Cornerstone student email address or printed and mailed to Health Services at the address listed below.

Cornerstone University
Attn: Health Services
1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Fall Due Date: August 1 | Spring Due Date: January 15

Completing these forms may require you to schedule a doctor’s appointment.

New Student-Athletes Only: You must register on SWOL and return additional forms to the Athletics Office. These forms include an Annual Health Physical, Proof of Primary Insurance, Medical Insurance Protocol and New Incoming Student-Athlete Health History.

Dietary Needs/Food Allergies: For questions or information about dietary needs and/or food allergies, please reach out to the Food Service Department by calling 616.222.1438.

04

Complete Financial Aid Paperwork

Log into MyCornerstone and complete the required financial aid forms.

Fall Due Date: August 5 | Spring Due Date: January 15

05

Pay Your Tuition Statement

Students must pay their bill in full or have a payment plan set up by their move-in day (residential students) or the first day of classes (commuters).

Payment Plan Options

Fall Due Date: August 15 | Spring Due Date: January 15

New Student Resources

Access new student information including your enrollment packet, Summer Orientation Days, university offices, on-campus student employment, and Arrival Day information below.

Your enrollment packet is your comprehensive guide to starting off strong at Cornerstone. Inside you will find how to access your Cornerstone student account, what to bring for move-in, how to access your class schedule and more.

2025 Enrollment Packet

 

Summer Orientation Days (Fall Students Only)

Summer Orientation Days are a time for you to find out your class schedule, learn about what to expect this fall, celebrate your decision to choose Cornerstone with your classmates and finalize enrollment items to prepare for Arrival Day.

  • Friday, June 13
  • Friday, June 20

Orientation sign-up invitations are sent by email to students who have submitted their deposit to Cornerstone.

New Student Arrival Days

Early Arrivals | Student-Athletes

Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball Arrival

Arrival Day: August 4

Check-in Location: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center

Schedule to be announced.

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country

Arrival Day: August 15

Schedule to be announced.

New Student Arrival Day | Residential & Commuter

Date: Friday, August 22

Check-in Location: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center

Schedule to be announced.

New Student Orientation Week Schedule

Orientation Week activities are required for all incoming freshmen and transfer* students. This is an important time for students to connect with the campus community, acclimate to campus life and prepare for the start of the academic year.

*Transfer students with 45 credits or less are required to attend all Orientation Week events. Orientation Week events are strongly encouraged for transfer students with 46 or more credits.

Schedule to be announced.

University Offices to Know

As you get to know your college home, we recommend familiarizing yourself with our university offices and how each one is dedicated to serving your student experience. A few offices of note as you prepare for your first semester include:

  • Academic Advising
  • Campus Safety
  • Center for Academic Success
    • Accessibility Services
  • Health Services
    • The Well
  • Spiritual Formation & Christian Community
    • Campus Housing
  • Student Financial Services

Academic Calendar & Catalog

Find information about the academic year including class start dates, breaks and more through the Registrar’s Office.

Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog

On-campus Student Employment

Cornerstone uses Handshake for on-campus student job postings. You can access Handshake using your Cornerstone student account username and password once your account has been created (must be 180 days or less until the start of the semester).

Fall semester job applications typically open April/May. Open in-person interviews for on-campus jobs with our Food Service Department may be held during Summer Orientation Days in June/July.

Spring semester job applications typically open November/December.

Once you have accepted an on-campus job, you will need to complete the following steps to finalize your employment:

  • Sign all required Human Resources documents and return them to HR.
  • Bring unexpired, original ID to present to HR. One form of ID that qualifies is a valid US passport. Another option is to bring both a driver’s license and a social security card. If you are not a US citizen or need other options, please contact HR.

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