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.

First and second-year housing

• Quick comparison chart for 2023-24

  	Residence Halls	van Reken Living-Learning
  Class Level Requirement	Fresh.–Soph. (Jr./Sr. optional)	Fresh.–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

• Residence halls

  

  Our classic residence halls provide the space and community for you to thrive in both living and learning. These are the homes for the majority of first and second year students.

  Important dates for returning sophomores

  • Room Draw survey: Active from February 9 to March 1
  • Placement confirmations will be sent before or during the first week of April
• Residence Hall Living-Learning communities

  Three communities in Van Reken Hall.
  Floors include: Grassroots, Honors and Outdoor Recreation/Creation Care.

  Important dates for incoming first-year students

  • Van Reken applications live February 1
  • Van Reken applications due May 1
  • Decisions sent out at the end of May

  Important dates for returning sophomores

  • Van Reken applications live now
  • Van Reken applications due March 1
  • Decisions announced March 7

  Apply now

Upperclass and graduate student housing

• Quick comparison chart for 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

  
  
  
  
• Alliance Housing (apartments)

  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.

• Knollcrest East apartments
  

  To apply to live in the Knollcrest East Apartments, please fill out the Upperclass Housing Application.

  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.

• Off-campus
  

  Beyond the Calvin’s on-campus residency expectation for first, second, and third-year year students, our students often benefit from the option to live off campus in the city of Grand Rapids.

• Project Neighborhood (PN)

  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 residence hall floors

  Upperclass floors provide juniors and seniors with a sense of community with their peers, while also enjoying the amenities of the residence hall.

  If you wish to apply for Upperclass Residence Hall floors, please fill out the Upperclass Housing Application.