Student Development at Kuyper
At Kuyper, we believe that learning happens inside and outside the classroom. The Student Development Office will support you as you learn and grow. From chapel services to student leadership opportunities, and one-on-one coaching, we’ll be there. Student Development will provide you with resources to become a lifelong learner prepared to serve.
“I think of my start as a scared young student. Now I am on the front lines of ministry. I have God to thank for that, and Kuyper College to thank for that. What a wonderful institution.”
Isaac Riddle New Era, Michigan
Student Success Program
The goal of the Student Success program is to challenge and serve you and the rest of the Kuyper student community, helping where each of you has need. Student Success coaches are a select group of upperclassmen under the supervision of the assistant director of student development. They work one-on-one with students in the academic, emotional, social, and spiritual areas of their lives. They listen and advise them as they navigate personal and group dynamics.
Spiritual Life
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Residence Life
Residence life at Kuyper College is designed to foster community, personal growth, and meaningful connection. Living on campus gives students the opportunity to build lasting friendships, develop independence, and engage in a supportive Christ-centered environment. Through residence hall activities, student leadership opportunities, and everyday life together, students experience a close-knit community that feels like home while encouraging growth academically, socially, and spiritually.
Community and Student Activities
Community and student life at Kuyper College are centered around connection, involvement, and creating memorable experiences. From campus events and student-led organizations to service opportunities and intramural activities, students have countless ways to get involved and build meaningful relationships. Kuyper’s welcoming community encourages students to grow together, celebrate their unique gifts, and create a vibrant campus culture rooted in faith, belonging, and shared purpose.
Meet The Team
Curt Essenburg
Dean of Students and Work
Al Moss
Director of Faith Formation
Emily Perton
Director of Student Success