Knollcrest East Apartments
Are you ready for more space and freedom than the classic residence halls, and more amenities than off-campus living? Consider Calvin’s apartment options on-campus.
Knollcrest East (KE) is an on-campus apartment option for approximately 500 junior and senior students. You'll remain connected with campus while experiencing apartment life with peers. KE residents participate in fun traditions as well as weekly events.
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Download the 2024–2025 KE Residence Guide
KE Apartments Include
- Planned community events
- Outdoor facilities - grills, volleyball, ice-skating
- Reception desk located in the Theta-Epsilon lobby
Leases are eight month, with semester-long leases for students studying abroad.
Dining plans are available but not required.
Apply to the KE Apartments
2025-2026 KE housing is available to students who graduated high school in 2023 or earlier.
Apply on calvin.erezlife.com by February 2. Details are sent in January.
- Fill out your own application as part of the general housing application for returning students.
- After completing the housing application, you can then form groups with others you wish to live with.
- You will have approximately 2 weeks to apply and form apartment groups.
- Apartment selection will begin the first week of February.
Applicants who do not have a full group (singles, doubles or groups of 3 with no paid for single) will be able to add roommates to their group using the new housing software capabilities.
Standard apartment capacity is four students.
- Selection begins with groups of 5, then groups of 4, then groups of 3 with a paid for single.
- Full groups with 2 or more people currently living in an apartment in KE are eligible to squat and select the same apartment. Requests to squat must be marked on your application.
- Individuals and groups of 2 are strongly encouraged to match with other incomplete groups in order to apply as a full group.
- Individual housing is available in the residence halls.
Once you receive a placement at the KE Apartment Selection or later, your KE apartment agreement goes into effect.
Full-time students who remain at Calvin may not break an apartment agreement unless given permission by the residence life office or Knollcrest East Area Coordinator.
If permission is not granted, the student will be charged full room and board for the duration or the agreement. If permission is granted, students will be charged a penalty for breaking the agreement. Permission will only be given for extenuating circumstances.
KE Virtual Tour
KE Apartment Life
KE Apartment Leadership
Area Coordinator
A full-time staff member who supports the RAs and works with Facilities staff to ensure community standards are upheld and buildings are cared for.
KE Housing Coordinator
A full-time staff member who manages housing assignments during the academic year and breaks. They supervise KE front desk student workers and handle activity funds.
KE Programming Intern
A part-time student role that helps plan social, educational, spiritual, and service events for KE residents, working closely with the Programming Activities Council and other campus departments.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
RAs are student leaders who live in the apartments and support residents by offering guidance, enforcing policies, and organizing community-building activities. They aim to foster personal and spiritual growth among residents.
Programming Activities Council (PAC)
PAC is a group of KE student volunteers who plan events to help residents connect. They focus on creating social, educational, spiritual, and service opportunities for all apartment residents.