Moving In
Welcome to Calvin’s campus
Whether this is your first adventure away from home, or one of many different living situations you’ve had growing up, we’re confident you’ll find your place here. From roommates and suitemates (folks with whom you’ll share your suite), to new friends on your floor and in your halls, you’ll be blessed with relationships and connections. From supportive staff to a wide variety of student organizations and events, you’ll be blessed with opportunities and resources. You can’t help but come away from this experience changed—as a Christian, as a citizen, and as a learner.
New Students
Please watch for emails from housing@calvin.edu for complete move-in details. Our Moving In Brochure digital issue might help you with packing.
The general Move-in Day is Thursday, August 29, 2024, 8:30–11:30 a.m., but some students arrive earlier for a specific Fall Welcome prior to Welcome Week. Check your New Student Portal for your programming track, and watch your email.
The essentials
alarm clock
extra long twin sheets (mattresses are 80" long)
pillow and pillow case
blanket/comforter
hand and bath towels
clothing for warm and cold weather
laundry basket/bag and detergent (free use of washers and dryers in residence hall!)
microwave-safe dishes
silverware
desk supplies
hangers
umbrella
box fan
Optional items
bike and bike lock
outdoor sports equipment
computer/laptop/iPad
other media devices
electric hotpot/coffee pot
plants
extension cords/surge protectors
small refrigerator (four feet tall or smaller) limit one per room
Poster Putty/removable adhesive
air conditioners
alcohol/drug paraphernalia (including empty alcohol containers thought to be decorative)
candles/incense
firearms or any kind of weapon (including paintball or air-soft guns)
space heater
smicrowaves
pets (except fish)
small appliances (except coffee pots or hotpots)
weight lifting equipment
hoverboards
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend bringing no more than one carload of belongings when you move into the residence halls due to storage space and room size.
Current students
Students returning to the residence halls may move-in beginning on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10 a.m., or throughout the weekend. Please contact housing@calvin.edu if you have questions.