Admissions

Meet your Admissions Counselor
 
Kuyper College is the place for students who are interested in a high-quality, well-rounded and comprehensive biblical and academic college experience. Moreover, Kuyper is educating and training Christian leaders no matter what career path students choose. Students come to Kuyper because they want to make a difference, and live lives of significance for Christ, and they are doing so – with extraordinary results – as they use what they’ve learned at Kuyper to touch the lives of others in over 50 countries throughout the world.

Find out more about the academic programs we offer and how they have been designed to integrate faith into the learning process.

Meet our committed faculty who take a personal interest in each student’s personal growth, as well as their spiritual and personal well-being.

Discover Kuyper’s exceptional value and how affordable we are.

Understand why spiritual formation is so vital to Kuyper College and a part of everything we do. 

And get to know the importance of authentic relationships, making the Kuyper community very welcoming.

Learn more about TheKee – The Kuyper Education Experience – and discover Kuyper’s foundational elements that help students better understand themselves, the wider world, and the world's need for Christian leaders.

And if you're considering attending Kuyper College, connect with one of our Admissions counselors. They'll gladly answer your questions, help you through the application process, and connect you with the faculty and staff who will help you develop as a Christian leader.

The Admissions Team

Ann Essenburg
Senior Admissions Counselor/Campus Visit Coordinator
 Contact Ann:
(616) 988-3631
aessenburg@kuyper.edu
Serving:
Homeschooled students and missionary kids.
Education:
B.S., Communication Arts, Kuyper College, 2006

About Ann:
"I grew up in Grand Rapids and still live in the city with my husband, Curt, who is also a graduate of Kuyper College. In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends."

Jana Postma
Admissions Counselor
 Contact Jana:
(616) 988-3684
jpostma@kuyper.edu
Serving:
All states west of the Mississippi, various parts of Michigan.
Education:
B.A., Communication: Public Relations, Dordt College, 2009.

About Jana:
"Some of my favorite things include spending quality time with my friends and family, watching movies, and making music."


Eric Vander Wall
Admissions Counselor
 Contact Eric:
(616) 988-3645
evanderwall@kuyper.edu
Serving:
Transfer Students and various Michigan schools.
Education:
B.A., Youth Ministry; Major, Bible and Theology, Kuyper College, 2010.
About Eric:
"I enjoy spending time with friends and engaging in various sports activities!”


Paulette Cancler
Admissions Office Assistant
 Contact Paulette:
(616) 988-3632
pcancler@kuyper.edu
 
Education:
Degree in Cosmotology, Jordan College, 1988
Apprenticeship in Secretarial Science, Integrated Benefit Strategies, 1995
About Paulette:
"I enjoy taking care of my grandkids, cooking, and having Kuyper students hang out at my house."