Housing Options
Housing at Calvin can provide a common, shared experience for all students with unique opportunities along the way. Use the table below to compare options.
Quick Comparison Reference Guide
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Residence Halls | Knollcrest East Apartments | Theme Houses | Upper-Class Residence Hall Floors | Off-Campus | |
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Class Level Requirement | First-year, sophomore (Jr./Sr. optional) | Junior, senior, grad student | Junior, senior | Junior, senior, grad student | Junior, senior, grad student |
Proximity to Campus | On campus | On campus | 10–20 minute drive | On campus | Varies |
Utilities & Amenities | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Varies |
Cost (approx.) | $12,600 per year with Calvin Core 19 meal plan per person (meal plan required) | $4,650 per year $2,325 per semester | $1,800 per semester, per person | Cost varies by meal plan and single/double occupancy | Varies |
Safety Services (escort ride service provided dawn to dusk) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Additional application or interview required | General floors: no Living-learning communities: yes | No | Yes | No | No |
Furnishings | bed, dresser, desk, chair, shelves | bed, dresser, desk, shelves, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen table & chairs | bed, dresser, desk, chair, general house furnishings | bed, dresser, desk, chair, shelves | No |
Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |