Important final checkout information

It was great having you live on campus this year!—we're sad to see you go. But please carefully review checkout requirements. These will vary depending if you are—or NOT—staying on campus this summer.

I am staying on campus this summer and I...

ANYONE staying after Friday, April 28 is required to sign up for Summer Housing to be approved to stay on campus after 10 a.m. on April 28.

You must complete the check-out process and be out of your room by Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m.

  • Housing from April 28–May 3 will be free of charge for seniors and those staying for the entire summer.
  • Housing after May 3 or for a portion of the summer is $25/night, $150/week, or $2000 for the full summer.
  • Residence Hall students needing summer housing will stay in their dorm room from April 28 through Wednesday, May 3. Residence Hall students will move to KE on May 3.
  • Spring athletes needing temporary housing should still fill out the summer housing application and will be moved to R-VD on May 2.

2023 Checkout Information (.pdf)

Please make sure all areas are clean and complete before filling out this form. The following steps must be completed before you leave campus or move to summer housing.

  1. CLEAN YOUR ROOM - see letter and envelope for details
  2. CLEAN YOUR BATHROOM - divide the chores with your suitemates using the checkout information (above) as a guide
  3. COMPLETE YOUR COMMUNITY CHORE - select the next available number from your RA's door
  4. FILL OUT THIS FORM - you will need to upload pictures of cleaned spaces
  5. RETURN ROOM KEY & COMMUNITY CHORE CARD TO THE FRONT DESK in the provided envelope (taped to your door)

Your apartment must complete a checkout with an RA and be out of your apartment on Monday, May 1 at noon.

ANYONE staying after Friday, April 28 is required to sign up for Summer Housing to be approved to stay on campus after noon on April 28.

  • Housing from April 28–May 1 will be free of charge for seniors and those staying on campus for the entire summer.
  • Housing after May 1 or for a portion of the summer is $25/night or $150/week. Housing for the whole summer is $2,000.

Please sign up for a checkout time as an apartment at the KE desk by April 21. The KE RA staff will perform a checkout of each KE apartment for cleanliness and damage.

Failure to check out properly or have your room properly deep cleaned will result in a fine and cleaning charges of up to $200 per person.

I am NOT staying on campus this summer and I...

Students must complete a checkout and be out of their dorm within 24 hours of their last exam. If you have a Thursday exam, you must check out no later than Friday morning, April 28 at 10 a.m.

2023 Checkout Information (.pdf)

Please make sure all areas are clean and complete before filling out this form. The following steps must be completed before you leave campus or move to summer housing.

  1. CLEAN YOUR ROOM - see letter and envelope for details
  2. CLEAN YOUR BATHROOM - divide the chores with your suitemates using the checkout information (above) as a guide
  3. COMPLETE YOUR COMMUNITY CHORE - select the next available number from your RA's door
  4. FILL OUT THIS FORM - you will need to upload pictures of cleaned spaces
  5. RETURN ROOM KEY & COMMUNITY CHORE CARD TO THE FRONT DESK in the provided envelope (taped to your door)

After April 28, the RA staff will be checking rooms to ensure compliance (cleanliness and damage). Failure to check out properly or have your room properly deep cleaned will result in a fine and cleaning charges of up to $200 per person.

Your apartment must complete a check-out with an RA and be out of your apartment on the day of your last exam or within 24 hours of the last resident’s last exam. If you have a Thursday exam, you must be out no later than noon on Friday, April 28.

  • Please sign up for a checkout time as an apartment at the KE desk by April 21.

The KE RA staff will perform a checkout of each KE apartment for cleanliness and damage. Failure to check out properly or have your room properly deep cleaned will result in a fine and cleaning charges of up to $200 per person.

Summer Housing

All students needing housing after April 28 are required to fill out the Summer Housing Form, regardless of length of stay.

Transitional housing will be available for:

  • Athletes completing their season
  • Students participating in May classes
  • Students working at the graduation ceremony
  • Graduating seniors
  • Students given special permission by the housing office

Summer housing in Knollcrest East is for current Calvin students who are:

  • enrolled in Calvin summer classes (classes that go into June, July, and/or August)
  • working on- or off-campus jobs
  • international students
  • graduating Seniors

Summer Housing in KE Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions about Moving Out

Cleaning supplies are available on each floor. Items for use are all purpose cleaner, disinfectant, restroom cleaner (toilet bowl cleaner), toilet brushes, magic erasers, and disposable microfiber cloths. Razors must be checked out during desk hours. Please return all bottles and razors for the next resident to use.

Read the Important Final Check-Out Information 2023 document (.PDF)

The halls close at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28.

Clean and pack day is Thursday, April 20 to encourage you to think ahead. We have found that students who plan ahead have no problem finishing their cleaning and packing on Thursday after their exams. There are no Thursday evening exams, so that should help significantly.

No. As shown in the check out procedure, the cleaning responsibilities are divided up among the residents of the suite so no one is stuck cleaning more than their fair share.

A community chore is one task that is given to you in addition to cleaning your own room. Examples include: wiping down the outside of coffee kitchen fridge with a rag and cleaner, bringing any dining hall dishes to the lobby, mopping the laundry room, etc. By having all students contribute in small ways, we prepare the building for summer use in a stewardly and efficient manner.

Students who have signed up for summer housing through the link above will stay in their current dorm room until Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. At that time, they will move over to their assigned KE apartment.