Housing Options
Housing at Calvin can provide a common, shared experience for all students with unique opportunities along the way. Use the resources below to find out more about all our options as you explore the places you will call home while at Calvin. Compare all our options using our housing comparison chart.
Our classic residence halls provide the space and community for you to thrive. These are the homes for the majority of first and second-year students.
Important dates for returning sophomores:
- Room Draw survey: Active early February.
- Placement confirmations will be sent before or during the first week of April.
Through learning events and community practices, you are invited to think and act more intentionally in relation to the theme of your floor.
Floors include:
- Creation care/outdoor recreation
- Justice & equity
- Honors
Apply for living-learning communities through the housing application in your student portal. We send decisions at the end of May.
Quick Comparison: 2023-2024
| Residence Halls | van Reken Living-Learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class Level Requirement | First-year–Soph. (Jr./Sr. optional) | First-year–Soph. (Jr./Sr. optional) |
| Location on Campus | all residence halls | within van Reken Hall |
| Utilities & Amenities | trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies, air-conditioning |
| Cost (approx.) | $11,950 / year with Calvin Core 19 meal plan per person (a meal plan is required) | $11,950 / year with Calvin Core 19 meal plan per person (a meal plan is required) |
| Safety Services (escort ride service provided dawn to dusk) | yes | yes |
| Additional application or interview required | no | yes |
| Furnished | bed, dresser, desk, chair, shelves | bed, dresser, desk, chair, shelves |
| Programming | yes | yes |
The Knollcrest East apartments at Calvin provide stylish options for juniors and seniors, where you can continue the benefits of living in community with other students.
Alliance housing is an intentional living-learning community for student-athletes and any other students who are seeking to live an active lifestyle. Alliance is located in the Zeta and Lambda apartment buildings.
Project Neighborhood (PN) is an off-campus housing option for sophomores, juniors and seniors. A select, co-ed group of students live together in a PN house with mentors.
Upperclass floors provide juniors and seniors with a sense of community with their peers, while also enjoying the amenities of the residence hall.
Our students often benefit from the option to live off campus in the city of Grand Rapids.
Quick Comparison: 2023-2024
| Knollcrest East | Project Neighborhood | Alliance | Off-Campus | Upper-Class Floors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class Level Requirement | Junior–Senior | Junior–Senior | Junior–Senior | Junior–Senior | Junior–Senior |
| Proximity to Campus | on campus | 10–20 minute drive | on campus | Varies | on campus |
| Utilities & Amenities | trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Varies | trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies |
| Cost (approx.) | $4,500 / year per person | $1,800 / semester per person | $4,500 / year per person | Varies | Cost varies by meal plan and single/double. Contact the Housing Office. |
| Safety Services (escort ride service provided dawn to dusk) | yes | no | yes | no | yes |
| Additional application or interview required | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Furnished | bed, dresser, desk, shelves, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen table & chairs | bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, and general house furnishings | bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, shelves, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen table & chairs | no | bed, dresser, desk, chair, shelves |
| Programming | yes | yes | yes | no | yes |