Where Community Gives You Courage
Bring your ideas, talents, and questions—and go beyond the predictable. This vibrant student community embraces your curiosity and supports you as you grow into the life that God wants for you.
worship themes offered in chapel every single week
slices of pizza served each year in our dining halls
student organizations for you to be involved in
minutes to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan
Calvin gives students a lot of freedom—I think more than most students know. We have a lot of power here to create the groups and communities we want to see.
Shape Your Community
Learn the ways Jesus is central to life at Calvin.
Experience concerts and movies, join or lead a student organization, and more.
Explore Grand Rapids, a big city with a small-town soul.
Engage in redemptive cultural programming and communities.
Make This Place Your Own
Housing and Residence Life
When you live on campus at Calvin, this place really becomes your own. Housing on campus includes suite-style dorms, living-learning communities, and apartments. Whether you’re taking part in a floor Super Smash Bros. tournament or attending dorm worship, your dorm is where you’ll build new friendships and find opportunities to lead.
Food and Dining
Whether you’re craving sandwiches, pizza, or global cuisine, there’s a little something for everyone.
Wellness and Safety
On Calvin’s campus, we take all aspects of your health seriously. From campus safety patrols to our on-site health clinic—we help you care for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Calvin is a place that’s always encouraging you to explore your unique gifts and abilities in the context of a loving and accepting community. It’s a tremendously uplifting community to be a part of.
A Day in the Life
