About Dordt | Dordt University

About Dordt | Dordt University About Dordt Associated with the Christian Reformed Church and founded in 1955, Dordt University of Sioux Center, Iowa welcomes all students who are interested in a biblical, Christ-centered education . 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. Contact Dordt 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 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 Abby De Groot Associate Professor of Education More Abby Foreman Professor of Social Work and Dean for Social Sciences More Barb Hoekstra Professor of Education More Ben Saarloos Professor of Engineering More Bruce Kuiper Professor of Communication More Bruce Vermeer Professor of Psychology More Carl Fictorie Professor of Chemistry More Carrie Groenewold Professor of Music More Channon Visscher Professor of Chemistry & Planetary Sciences More Craig Heynen Professor of Kinesiology More Craig Stiemsma Professor of Kinesiology More Dale Vos Instructor of Agriculture Technology More Dale Zevenbergen Director of K&K Dooyema Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation More Danielle Wyenberg Instructor of Engineering More Dave Mulder Professor of Education More David Platter Professor of Art & Design More David Westfall Associate Professor of Theology More Deb Bomgaars Professor of Nursing & Director of Nursing Program More Deb Kleinwolterink Associate Professor of Nursing More Donald Roth Professor of Business & Criminal Justice More Erin Olson Professor of Social Work & Master of Social Work Program Director More Ethan Brue Professor of Engineering and Dean for Technology and Applied Sciences More Gayle Doornbos Associate Professor of Theology More Geoffrey Fulkerson Professor of Philosophy & Theology More Gwen Marra Professor of Education More Holly De Vries Associate Professor of Agriculture More Howard Schaap Professor of English More Jason Ho Associate Professor of Engineering & Physics More Jason Wyenberg Associate Professor of Physics & Engineering More Jeff Gladstone Associate Professor of Engineering More Jeff Ploegstra Professor of Biology and Dean for Foundational and Health Sciences More Jeff Taylor Professor of Political Science More Jeremy Hummel Professor of Agriculture More Jeremy Perigo Co-Director of Children's Worship Initiative/Prof of Theology & Worship Arts More Jesse Veenstra Assistant Professor of Business Administration More John MacInnis Professor of Music More John Olthoff Assistant Adjunct More Jon Moeller Instructor of Criminal Justice More Josh Matthews Professor of English More Justin Bailey Professor of Theology More Justin Vander Werff Professor of Engineering More Kari Sandouka Professor of Computer & Data Science and Director of Institutional Research More Kate Vander Veen Professor of Nursing More Kathleen VanTol Professor of Education & Director of Master of Special Education More Kevin Timmer Professor of Engineering More Laremy De Vries Associate Adjunct More Laurel Koerner Professor of Theatre Arts More Leendert van Beek Professor of Language Studies More Luke Hawley Professor of English and Dean for Arts and Humanities More Luralyn Helming Professor of Psychology More Manuela Ayee-Leong Associate Professor of Engineering & Chemistry More Mark Christians Professor of Psychology More Mark McCarthy Professor of History More Mark Volkers Instructor of Digital Media Production More Mary Beth Pollema Professor of Education More Matthew Beimers Associate Professor of Education & Director of Master of Education Programs More Melanie Wynja Professor of Nursing More Mike Janssen Professor of Mathematics More Nate Benjamin Associate Professor of Mathematics More Nick Breems Professor of Computer Science More Onsby Rose Professor of Music More Paul Fessler Professor of History More Randy Smit Professor of Business Administration More Rich Lodewyk Director of Dordt Media Network More Rich Vyn Professor of Agriculture More Rikki Brons Professor of Language Studies More Robbin Eppinga Professor of Biology More Robert De Haan Professor of Environmental Studies More Ryan Smit Associate Professor of Music More Ryan Zonnefeld Associate Dean, Academic Affairs More Scott Culpepper Professor of History More Shaun Stiemsma Professor of English More Tara Boer Professor of Social Work More Tayler Hoekstra Associate Professor Engineering & Physics More Teresa Ter Haar Professor of Theatre Arts More Thomas Van Soelen Assistant Adjunct More Tim Klein Professor of Business Administration & MBA Program Director More Tim Van Soelen Executive Director of Educational Centers More Tom Clark Professor of Mathematics More Tom Prinsen Professor of Business & Communication More Tony Jelsma Professor of Biology More Valorie Zonnefeld Professor of Mathematics More Vaughn Donahue Associate Professor of Art & Design More Walker Cosgrove Professor of History More Accreditation Dordt University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (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) 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. 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. 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 It's even better in person. Visit Campus