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The Student Experience at Cornerstone University
Deepen your faith and grow together in our close-knit Christ-centered community at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a Biblically faithful, distinctive Christian college experience, Cornerstone challenges you to explore life’s biggest questions, discover new interests, and join traditions that bring the Golden Eagles campus community together.
Here, people know you and are excited to invest in your growth as the truth of Scripture guides daily life. Experience an unforgettable, challenging college life as you pursue God’s greater purpose in you — to boldly, faithfully influence the world for Jesus Christ.
On Campus Experience
Some nights are movie nights in your suite with friends. Other times, you’re competing in a residence hall challenge across campus. Life at Cornerstone quickly fills with shared experiences, plenty of laughter, and new interests to explore.
Conversations about life, faith, and the challenges of college often turn into encouragement and prayer—sometimes over coffee or dinner. Dress up for Soirée, step on stage at CU’s Got Talent, go hiking, or join a club. Create the college stories you’ll still be telling years from now—whether you live on campus or commute. Check out the Golden Eagle life!
Spiritual Life
At Cornerstone, you will engage Scripture fully—uncovering truth, confronting life’s deepest questions, and discovering God’s vision for your life and the world. Beyond the classroom, weekly chapels call you to worship and be challenged by Biblical teaching as you learn to to apply God’s Word daily.
Across campus and in the residence halls, Spiritual Life staff and student leaders walk alongside you—mentoring, leading small groups, and holding Bible studies. Here, you prepare to live a meaningful life of leadership and service to share the love and hope of the Gospel of Jesus.
Award-winning Golden Eagles Athletics
Cheer for the Golden Eagles as Cornerstone teams compete in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Our award-winning programs develop student-athletes whose discipline, teamwork, and leadership extend far beyond the field—men and women known for Christlike character and bold influence in the community.
Join the action through intramurals like flag football and pickleball, or gather with friends in the stands as the campus community supports the Golden Eagles.
A Grand Rapids City Life
Explore Grand Rapids, the second-largest city in Michigan. An extension of campus life, enjoy coffee shops, restaurants, concerts, and festivals. Walk the riverfront trails, visit museums, or enjoy community events across West Michigan. Just 30 miles away, Lake Michigan’s beaches offer a break from the semester, and Chicago is close enough for a weekend trip.
Student Services & Resources
Whether you study on campus, online, or commute, Cornerstone provides guidance and care that support your success from your first semester through graduation.
Meet with academic advisors who help you stay on track, strengthen your study and writing skills through the Center for Academic Success, and access research support through Miller Library. Health and counseling professionals are also available to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Career Preparation and Calling
College is about more than earning a degree—it’s about preparing for the work and calling ahead. Through Cornerstone’s Career Services, students explore how their gifts, education, and faith connect to the opportunities God places before them.
Career coaches help students clarify goals, strengthen résumés, prepare for interviews, and connect with internships and employers. Workshops, mentoring, and practical guidance help graduates step into meaningful careers ready to serve, lead, and influence others for Christ.
Online Community Experience
Study wherever you are in an engaging, Christ-centered online community. Learn alongside others as you join discussions, work through projects, and hear directly from faculty and advisors who support your progress. Scripture is integrated and applied throughout your learning to deepen your spiritual growth and influence in your career and community.
Seminary Community Experience
Prepare for ministry in a community devoted to Scripture, the life of the church, and the pursuit of Jesus Christ. Seminary students study God’s Word deeply, wrestle with theology and culture, and grow alongside professors and peers committed to faithful leadership.
Through rigorous study, spiritual formation, and mentorship, Cornerstone Theological Seminary equips pastors and leaders to serve the church and influence communities with the truth of the Gospel.
See Life at Cornerstone University
The best way to understand life at Cornerstone is to experience it. Visit campus, connect with our community, or explore how students grow in faith and purpose—whether living on campus, commuting, or studying online.