Residence Life
Where you live while at Calvin will shape your experience in deep and meaningful ways. Grab hold of the opportunity to learn through your place of residence.
Check out the housing options that Calvin students have, and then go deeper: Learn about the way Christian community develops and grows; learn about being a good neighbor to those around you; learn how to live with stewardship and responsibly; be a good citizen of your community and your world. Housing isn’t just a need or a service—it's an opportunity to learn!
Living on campus is an integral part of your Calvin educational experience. The learning that takes place within communities of residents is a catalyst for social, spiritual, moral, and intellectual development.
The seven traditional residence halls, with rooms configured in suites of two rooms and one bathroom (two students per room), and the eleven apartment-style buildings (four or five students per apartment) are all located within short walking distance of academic buildings and parking.
Within the residence halls and apartments, there are opportunities for deeper learning through a number of optional living-learning and themed clusters, including topics such as environmental stewardship, understanding race and anti-racism, faith and athletics, and an honors community.
All residence halls are staffed by full-time, master's-level staff members who supervise various student leadership groups and ensure a safe and healthy environment for the development of all residents. All student rooms are furnished and have internet and campus cable access. Storage and quiet study rooms are available in hall basements, as well as free laundry facilities. Meal plans provide a wide variety of food options at every meal.
A residential environment is an important component of the university learning experience. We have a two-year residency requirement for traditional-age undergraduate students.
Exceptions to the residency requirement are granted only if you fall into one of these cateogries:
- living with your parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
- married
- part-time
- 21 years or older
- two years beyond their high school graduation date
Our on-campus housing is most suitable for traditional age undergraduate students (ages 17–22). However, if you are outside of this age range, you may apply for on-campus housing. We may request an interview in order to find the best available housing option. Placement of younger students will be done in coordination with parents or guardians. Additional housing options may exist for older students.
