--- title: About Dordt date: 2022-02-04T11:19:00-06:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt" section: Pages --- # About Dordt Associated with the Christian Reformed Church and founded in 1955, Dordt University of [Sioux Center, Iowa](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life/campus-life/sioux-center-community) welcomes all students who are interested in a biblical, [Christ-centered education](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life/christ-centered). Today, as an accredited Christian university, we're on a mission to cultivate the next generation of servant-leaders, who will saturate their relationships and communities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/20250923-_DSC6649-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=0.4163-0.5291&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=ca60e3d0&v=b32c16df0a3b22d4f317a314ad9d87a5f7fb3b4466fe2bd9f6aaa62fe9f242b2) ![]() [Contact Dordt](https://www.dordt.edu/contact-us) ## Grounded In Grace Dordt takes its name from the historic Synod of Dordrecht, held in the Netherlands in 1618-1619. The Canons of Dort, one of the three major confessional statements of Reformed churches, came from that synod. The Canons of Dort were a response to statements made by the followers of Jacob Arminius, and emphasized the sovereignty of God through his electing grace. [Our Mission](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/mission-vision-history) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC4321.jpg?mode=fit&pos=0.6387-0.5067&w=50&h=50&c=bd9474f4&v=4356f2839e0f40bf9bf9dd3662eae7bf2e948e8f408e73b411ddaeaf98b60417) ![]() ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) \#6 Regional University (Midwest) according to U.S. News and World Report 99.4% Career Outcome Rate 14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio 98% Receive Financial Aid ## Academic Excellence Dordt's curriculum is designed to provide each student with a comprehensive, biblical education from a historic Reformed, Christian perspective. We offer more than 40 majors and 12 pre-professional programs of study. [Explore Programs](https://www.dordt.edu/academics) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![Student studying in the library](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/coffeeandfinals-7306892.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&c=be33575f&v=3f1ca540483e44f0445d4d12ca7aae6d7f27f2b15996ed320e0c4ce293085c60) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81590f123befa8d8.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=351d116f&v=ba602158b4c3308e10cdc1ed8a397744cdd99a7112dc0cc0609814353eae1b53) ### Abby De Groot Associate Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/abby-de-groot) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81598584fbc5b4ea.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=9cd7b46b&v=76040ebc5758796d9318332c1b933e7ff5199ff56b6999c09e830d0f798a8c8e) ### Abby Foreman Professor of Social Work and Dean for Social SciencesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/abby-foreman) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8159e63127d2a7e3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=1870fdab&v=230d61d39ef55b56fce74c682ba4210d1fe6165eb1ab3f0a344f30d0ab810f94) ### Barb Hoekstra Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/barb-hoekstra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bb501e66aeb5e.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=cd394adc&v=4e4347cc9b063f5b9494af9894d7288e815aed2378f00291d3c86a29f1a6414e) ### Ben Saarloos Professor of EngineeringMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ben-saarloos) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815af77f53c68483.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=7cf36fb6&v=8a0cd0c0c9558122061a27b47b926d69e907f93891cdace241ea75499286c879) ### Bruce Kuiper Professor of CommunicationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/bruce-kuiper) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c6d3ed5f5fe62.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=13bc99b9&v=8716f5f6dddf22cc9a305e92e182bbd011f6eb1cb77cc404f0addb56ef911fe7) ### Bruce Vermeer Professor of PsychologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/bruce-vermeer) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81597bb5060b49c9.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=d1191601&v=02f6c7db17c2cc72ca0649392a7973023c2be18f14e7b6dea78973d45bc470e7) ### Carl Fictorie Professor of ChemistryMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/carl-fictorie) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8159ad63cd5ceb65.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=299ec2eb&v=2a8f362ed1019255fc7e5256c25449c34d4393bb4fe128811ea51ec63dfc96ab) ### Carrie Groenewold Professor of MusicMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/carrie-groenewold) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c7468a9746aa5.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=0e482650&v=8ceb366a1384ea6de874fff7e6f099e2db6ed9ac4b7dadace0949903926384ab) ### Channon Visscher Professor of Chemistry & Planetary SciencesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/channon-visscher) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8159db93d37ba561.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5480c45b&v=ce3a56ebed6bc6feeff6df78e1dbbbb189c295b951abf2b44fd899dc7a565b0f) ### Craig Heynen Professor of KinesiologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/craig-heynen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6986f20634cab38ea9a.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=7e01d586&v=c3c0f330d178601750514fa302d8a79c75290e52cb3a16014f9634d36df2eb01) ### Craig Stiemsma Professor of KinesiologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/craig-stiemsma) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c821c80708d37.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=365e7da8&v=60e439d7298db7d054284a926fe52716fdd92ff0023f02c6cddf4fc3753f3fef) ### Dale Vos Instructor of Agriculture TechnologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/dale-vos) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815cbbf4153f8b3b.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=3e3c52f6&v=615c159c99f81a7b0cb22b08c9ff26a9e981f20879ecd6d9a2238e8165be0121) ### Dale Zevenbergen Director of K&K Dooyema Center for Entrepreneurship & InnovationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/dale-zevenbergen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815caad6c2114fae.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=3a402b19&v=df43e557e5fafd362c3ac002ab088a7166ef37b882a53e71dff381a839eb2c4a) ### Danielle Wyenberg Instructor of EngineeringMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/danielle-wyenberg) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b476995b643eb.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ec1f190b&v=30d5521e3aa27c9d7eb3944377807ae0ad552c4c9000c22e5c7562b01692cd1d) ### Dave Mulder Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/david-mulder) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b7c3246cdd9a4.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=f8390706&v=b5a7d134ab7bd950dcc4af465482f6fb18a2ddc8bef55f8f74906efc7e0e4ec8) ### David Platter Professor of Art & DesignMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/david-platter) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c92c8bae732cd.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=0685d766&v=2c89e1ee157d4d86e2f3a788cd88a866e9b080b73c0731bd369cf8fd993fb3eb) ### David Westfall Associate Professor of TheologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/david-westfall) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6981ab53dae4d045a62.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=10b0171e&v=bce36283d34fe79c9a07b05eb85ff65de130862fc80a949c064f9e08b9f83362) ### Deb Bomgaars Professor of Nursing & Director of Nursing ProgramMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/deb-bomgaars) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815a3619ef704e8d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=13a5cd28&v=877e89a817d0c0bdc17ef8c565dae0e18510d7642493010df3df5bd2ef93ae66) ### Deb Kleinwolterink Associate Professor of NursingMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/deb-kleinwolterink) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815baa22f52d722d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=bbb1be3b&v=0e3785d2136dd1c7d9ab303cfc7ef11e3122b1ba2fda183d669279a14520193c) ### Donald Roth Professor of Business & Criminal JusticeMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/donald-roth) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6971d9fadf271395ea2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=7763f7b9&v=b8cfd43ec3fe27dcc9fba9301b04634ee1e3a4248db1339fe8f849ee0e722030) ### Erin Olson Professor of Social Work & Master of Social Work Program DirectorMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/erin-olson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158d115559246fa.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91fca8a4&v=57a2f69af597738425fadbf482cd99466bd8d993246939220fc1cd99c43fc4e5) ### Ethan Brue Professor of Engineering and Dean for Technology and Applied SciencesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ethan-brue) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815eca6d7755f04d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=0924d3f8&v=b9e16f7f2fbdf5d7337fae131f4d76bcdd0a714aad9f75c060439345a0ea53af) ### Gayle Doornbos Associate Professor of TheologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/gayle-doornbos) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815fd07042dc625f.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5a009119&v=1a9a84be6fc3e5adfc3a6e206efdd2edd36dce4c9f833c3c32f1bd43621ed27f) ### Geoffrey Fulkerson Professor of Philosophy & TheologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/geoffrey-fulkerson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b14eabac9f04f.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=eb48309c&v=9eb2b80a1b4f585ff1dcc8b0504007e8b37b272b3f73401f3ee3dcca67de2630) ### Gwen Marra Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/gwen-marra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81592d0230b29d3e.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=178e4884&v=4432f722cb04e86e17ef93a39c1e96a0cb7e5a4188f9ae67a0ba803840ff1667) ### Holly De Vries Associate Professor of AgricultureMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/holly-de-vries) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bbc31d5979096.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=84d5331b&v=eee91756a8137c2226efb85e7d50d390ca0f00ba90a8f856dd8901671a60e434) ### Howard Schaap Professor of EnglishMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/howard-schaap) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8159e42f1d1fa20d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=b224843c&v=624b1b5a56d5a47a6972f5e45aebabb274b314970d8539da632cb85b5944e54d) ### Jason Ho Associate Professor of Engineering & PhysicsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jason-ho) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815cae20735f5ac1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=b65ef4f1&v=88643cc1f0a2a1b5d06ea750d5c50371ef4f84b5945df7e870b572ec48f67bb4) ### Jason Wyenberg Associate Professor of Physics & EngineeringMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jason-wyenberg) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81599dd8105d19b0.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=b9ac10ef&v=822cbfab70b2bca7d0ae7c13c418df2da865941cdeca6ef3872df659bcbd8d41) ### Jeff Gladstone Associate Professor of EngineeringMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jeff-gladstone) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b8161c942e809.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e5cdb8ef&v=988928b312c03fe762266969de6f322f90b58e67aafb3e829e2e8b3a4b92fa5d) ### Jeff Ploegstra Professor of Biology and Dean for Foundational and Health SciencesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jeff-ploegstra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bf628c50073f7.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=c4ebeb38&v=6045babd3c3b80a14eff83e81e78e986ff708289d0e51831d33b9a5f07248360) ### Jeff Taylor Professor of Political ScienceMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jeff-taylor) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815a0baf32bc34ee.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ac6f69fa&v=f1751d4556fcdbb35a93e76bf75c8cffe239a0ea858ddcd4ba760c4cf0916daf) ### Jeremy Hummel Professor of AgricultureMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jeremy-hummel) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b73c16f9d5637.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5908cdc9&v=877b62da1bcb8226a52f001a3cacef32555bd2472da4b77e794cb1dd3b0a8cad) ### Jeremy Perigo Co-Director of Children's Worship Initiative/Prof of Theology & Worship ArtsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jeremy-perigo) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c65a4a4f1e235.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=24d16c5a&v=9ef63d5d809064fdfb9ae36475fa2a0c68363f9c3f5d334037077efa039cea75) ### Jesse Veenstra Associate Professor of Business AdministrationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jesse-veenstra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b11dfbecc0bfd.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=6f5ee974&v=5be96cfbca875d52acc547ec6b094c19a08d345c33ba92a00b4c9979d8cad36a) ### John MacInnis Professor of MusicMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/john-macinnis) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6981ac3269261bd0530.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=35ea3d26&v=e267d38024b1443ef467e7ff289d8d2f61a187d691423705e9e798242d4a9d79) ### John Olthoff Assistant AdjunctMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/john-olthoff) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b34d809011170.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=1bd0f237&v=c181b4dcb7267b5a0ff8b91780d186335fe9f8f47ace7338f289b4364dd5d841) ### Jon Moeller Instructor of Criminal JusticeMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/jon-moeller) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6986f1cc9ab334014b6.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ee260222&v=ccbed7f465de69e35c2f45cd129c9acf4f61777d02bada3aed20ab48f4b21492) ### Josh Matthews Professor of EnglishMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/josh-matthews) [ ![A picture of Justin Bailey](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/609cea5ae4e7e67520a.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=faf4a53c&v=53afc1ae5c17f9c72b806b6a2d7fb904e9ed61497a9a55551cb914755a6ddc66) ### Justin Bailey Professor of TheologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/justin-bailey) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c5de657711464.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=d33a06ea&v=a2afd24535c5079ff8236dbb3db43219af8c3d0f149a9d80161edccfcfe9a564) ### Justin Vander Werff Professor of EngineeringMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/justin-vander-werff) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bb8dbba89f74f.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5a6d3563&v=45baab93e9d94ffca8ef25d57b5f486946b78b645fb6b32ac2f9b7d596d5e4e9) ### Kari Sandouka Professor of Computer & Data Science and Director of Institutional ResearchMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/kari-sandouka) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6a743119c00af688a36.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=343a1760&v=69fc6ec8c7cc731f2ecbf91dcc9ca01e0d22a3cdf1763190a25264802a4daf26) ### Kate Vander Veen Professor of NursingMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/kate-vander-veen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c48a3a216f8aa.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=6331921f&v=47253f40bd66fcfa24c18be6bb7b390971f9d7a3031961a59b3de3a6966e4b30) ### Kathleen VanTol Professor of Education & Director of Master of Special EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/kathleen-vantol) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c053960e85f72.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ea0ed8dd&v=2fd82fef7103ae14a181778964bf16ab7f21e8764248613cf2f3c33ab39c8253) ### Kevin Timmer Professor of EngineeringMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/kevin-timmer) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81592e6965e1c4f1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=84ce379f&v=7d1069c57ed7c73e2b07c84fda4a1e1ba3f055056637d1da22662f8828b8243d) ### Laremy De Vries Associate AdjunctMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/laremy-de-vries) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815a4115858e938d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=af60b80e&v=f21e88ecb8470c5c65a2ae35c899b352cf4c776c89e97a3742fcdce31907db77) ### Laurel Koerner Professor of Theatre ArtsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/laurel-koerner) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815eadc1b4dd6c8d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=a4c6f542&v=ee41fd1e389743893704086cca0cc8e35dda83d9b6ed309303b445f76020e856) ### Leendert van Beek Professor of Language StudiesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/leendert-van-beek) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8159cf1f3c2033e0.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=c17ea4fe&v=f8f5ae5731dba8e316f0322db828453f2a892d2709d0cdb8c1097edaa51917bf) ### Luke Hawley Professor of English and Dean for Arts and HumanitiesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/luke-hawley) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6986f1b63403d868888.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=cea7cf0e&v=e0d547948c55a26bebee811a79434761020de60afcbc5a443bcd3ff0fa6fd128) ### Luralyn Helming Professor of PsychologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/luralyn-helming) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158810f8418a711.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ac4c2d57&v=1f1177db8cacdb70b719e4827dfe5144e76b4b147fa737a4897347a1fc170561) ### Manuela Ayee-Leong Professor of Engineering & ChemistryMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/manuela-ayee-leong) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158f16e57a92846.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=edcbfa3f&v=d84dd4ca82dc54aa6fbb72e9e199a6b3bd5b68e8e4577a0561f4e6d0747b8a0e) ### Mark Christians Professor of PsychologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mark-christians) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b1dc8d3238b38.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=a7d07027&v=f384e67fc79bd3c344f82e0e05a33d1522e36cd53754c9e537f575670ec253c7) ### Mark McCarthy Professor of HistoryMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mark-mccarthy) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c7cf7b2cd71f2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=bb54f282&v=2dd8ca634262f1db4b6437d09b826457843b675988dbb41dbe125d20c1d5c572) ### Mark Volkers Instructor of Digital Media ProductionMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mark-volkers) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b834c15b6457b.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=8006949c&v=195256435bf26b2e4cfbd7937afe8544e5a2671930ba1f5fc621f681de2bf884) ### Mary Beth Pollema Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mary-beth-pollema) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81589679637309b4.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=51bfc0c1&v=f8b83f65b67c2d2b6745dae3d16e6b70fc9b3933841a126abc574c2fd1545451) ### Matthew Beimers Associate Professor of Education & Director of Master of Education ProgramsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/matthew-beimers) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815cb10f45d23ff7.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=cdab41a9&v=a8169567cd4e780ff049ddb77501c8b16b0ced3083a4ced12f3b260214916c2c) ### Melanie Wynja Professor of NursingMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/melanie-wynja) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815a190cedc5d361.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=0a808553&v=4e21df36ab1244fc3450df7bac5c528ad4ac35e87837d02aae199912f90a59a7) ### Mike Janssen Professor of MathematicsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mike-janssen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815f8e4c6bd78576.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ab3fcd49&v=03c952ef70e2979f3f6fc2c19ad43b46348c99b263df5d91c22d04a8350f00b6) ### Nate Benjamin Associate Professor of MathematicsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/nate-benjamin) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/69902bcd92c3bcbc960.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ccca7737&v=4534ff9224c9bb2b38541c6443ed790c43779d441f37998affc48cdd11531588) ### Nick Breems Professor of Computer ScienceMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/nick-breems) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815ba4fb40574303.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=9d37dc43&v=dbf6ef1f2769c91751d5544e4fe405f50eb40b77beb6741080431a32502b1ef7) ### Onsby Rose Professor of MusicMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/onsby-rose) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81597a4e6d933d83.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=aaeca359&v=524838894911bc0a0296a7f010af551fb61c222eb1b7403a4fe4b763567a9e05) ### Paul Fessler Professor of HistoryMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/paul-fessler) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bd4d8d2072190.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=83636c36&v=6153ef2e32dd6da615827c79e68f7c9d9c64e47e23d4852cbc510b3be8efa9cc) ### Randy Smit Professor of Business AdministrationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/randy-smit) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b0ac91c4652dc.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=7aa2509d&v=48d0b965e5c5f799d2f599b086ef11fd25ec294c192e181f399d5e1f119e5d56) ### Rich Lodewyk Director of Dordt Media NetworkMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/rich-lodewyk) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815f072c1f6043a5.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=545e37e9&v=a9619702f7c610e75fde5ee1a1302cddc72e368ba9252f1186984fd925a874bd) ### Rich Vyn Professor of AgricultureMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/rich-vyn) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158cb1ae2e74a0e.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=c35a7134&v=23f419fb97a88e061aa8f9a614157e4a79d653f5912508bc54c248bb1a281717) ### Rikki Brons Professor of Language StudiesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/rikki-brons) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81596a0c56312c18.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e674e3e2&v=3657a1ad9021e816b75f6257e40e58a74267db56bf7a5840ac2cc966e9107909) ### Robbin Eppinga Professor of BiologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/robbin-eppinga) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81591a047106e68c.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=103817a9&v=5138b549e67308c597807c563c45b401fa97f3080190c5fe5723b2328fc0efb7) ### Robert De Haan Professor of Environmental StudiesMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/robert-de-haan) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bd74c27c3e706.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=0f7db3de&v=d2a976defb5400f04325a08c75c5db87ab69817e857605c35ab015639cc50a4a) ### Ryan Smit Associate Professor of MusicMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ryan-smit) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68b7e7b40a95e2b97fc.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=49002c69&v=653ada54b9ba24ea8c1da83fc372e26c75efe6c40706af630e9cac8357dae365) ### Ryan Zonnefeld Associate Dean, Academic AffairsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ryan-zonnefeld) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81590607b46688a9.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=2afb3a41&v=122935a0c9b44a3aa3f63f0551b1f819b3f250037bb30cd4ad9887bd240ac638) ### Scott Culpepper Professor of HistoryMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/scott-culpepper) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815be984dcf96e37.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=48f534d0&v=a13fe76d70f01ef0691e363b5b522d327eb1575729c3c20dfe4baa561fd78160) ### Shaun Stiemsma Professor of EnglishMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/shaun-stiemsma) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158a4e6f3512c96.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=61646a0f&v=95bb652930eade2fa35be5ada337dbcd426b7f537494d27e8fcfb903f646cd05) ### Tara Boer Professor of Social WorkMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tara-boer) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6909b3045259e13da83.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=c774e9ee&v=08d4831f0c12e50239ceecce228d1a9322373a9c87815406c1d88a52ccac5da6) ### Tayler Hoekstra Associate Professor Engineering & PhysicsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tayler-hoekstra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815bfe4302874360.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=43371412&v=0d241e0012ed0b4ee24fbf233caf70a4adbf4b4961fe5eb691a7728dbfd6db94) ### Teresa Ter Haar Professor of Theatre ArtsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/teresa-ter-haar) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c3a02ced0c1fd.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91c6b898&v=b3ee7966b1e8717e1c1b3b98b056324c059cc07be99c7a017fe860bc12ed6f50) ### Thomas Van Soelen Assistant AdjunctMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/thomas-van-soelen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815a34ec3d35e4be.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=9fbb12c0&v=ad2f4a28c62878f0a323d348a94a8dabacd2acb5a0bfbabadc280a5ef1f3455d) ### Tim Klein Professor of Business Administration & MBA Program DirectorMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tim-klein) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c3c20de6ec6cb.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=14d821e3&v=decb51e80f257d93b165638a17240a0b466c7c51d0eb8c4365f7c11e470e6fb0) ### Tim Van Soelen Executive Director of Educational CentersMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tim-van-soelen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158f65c11d6ffb7.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=963e4f67&v=72f9bdb0ce1bc190572e86df4455aea3eb5b6e0397f4670fc5aab455e36d49d4) ### Tom Clark Professor of MathematicsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tom-clark) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6901bca80f8cc32508d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=88007c72&v=9d145ab4450989336341a9ff64f98ba2814426b473243c8916fbc74f04bf45c9) ### Tom Prinsen Professor of Business & CommunicationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tom-prinsen) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815a1b8183fd0ae1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=6e2b90f8&v=6287dfd8aa5cc4ebac60556bdd2b542f9394cbccb0090314f274584c0a04cfb0) ### Tony Jelsma Professor of BiologyMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/tony-jelsma) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815e9dd6b55795aa.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ae0e80f2&v=da1b1cfe8f96d737014ac6c505582a9d782d8a92763339463e06238650800fde) ### Valorie Zonnefeld Professor of MathematicsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/valorie-zonnefeld) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81594d7e17f1f18d.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5c65a024&v=2e73135baa76663f6131370ccc9491fd7757a2252b3ee2ebafcdd54d0d2096d4) ### Vaughn Donahue Associate Professor of Art & DesignMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/vaughn-donahue) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158fbe3629cbd5e.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=1a20908f&v=05a5bf17f849d0aace99d6af181e6a70fa042a3c5abbdf72ae8f2a5edbb23f39) ### Walker Cosgrove Professor of HistoryMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/walker-cosgrove) ### Accreditation Dordt University is accredited by the [Higher Learning Commission](https://www.hlcommission.org/) (HLC) as a four-year, bachelor degree granting institution. Our accreditation dates from 1969, with the most recent renewal in 2023. In 1994, Dordt gained approval from the HLC to offer its first graduate program, leading to the Master of Education degree. Dordt now offers additional master's degrees in Special Education, Public Administration, and Social Work, and holds specialized accreditation in nursing, education, social work, and engineering. ### Admission Dordt uses a combination of high school GPA and ACT, SAT, or CLT scores to determine admission. Dordt also has a Test Optional policy. For more information, please review the Admissions Requirements section of the catalog. Recommended high school preparation includes: English/Language Arts (4 years), foreign language (2 years), natural science (3 years), social science (2 years), and mathematics (3 years – including algebra and geometry) [About Admissions ](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid) ### Association Dordt University is part of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, whose purpose is to advance faith and intellect for the common good. ![Female students taking a picture of their homemade bouquets](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Image-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=33&c=8e23ab59&v=4c3e98e755c97f1d266e059067b49c9f2daad60c4adbdfa82e41780bfc3bf881) ## Student Life Dordt students enjoy a robust social life in and out of the classroom. Approximately 88% of Dordt students live in campus housing and participate in dozens of clubs and activities—from choir and band to student government, drama, and beyond. [About Student Life](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life) ![Dordt football player](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-09-09_002453.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=33&c=968d5b31&v=3584bbd68d421234b343a5843e3d99fae07bb1e1b282de1ce9a607e6ba5b9bf4) ## Athletics A member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), Dordt fields intercollegiate teams in men's baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, indoor and outdoor track; and in women's basketball, cross country, dance, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track, and volleyball. Cheer is now offered as a co-ed sport. Club sport offerings include hockey and trapshooting. Junior varsity schedules are played in volleyball, football, women's and men's basketball, baseball, and softball. A variety of intramural sports are offered as well. [About Athletics](https://www.dordt.edu/athletics) ![]() ### It's even better in person. [Visit Campus](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-dordt)