You have questions? We have answers. Start here, and if you don't find the answer you need, contact us: parents@calvin.edu (616-526-6142).

How do I send a package to my student?

Addresses for the residence halls, on-campus apartments and Project Neighborhood homes are found on the mail services website. All USPS, FedEx, Amazon packages are delivered to mail services and then delivered to residence desks and the Knollcrest East front desk once each weekday. Students will be notified when the package is at the desk.

What local vendors provide care packages for students?

Consider these local vendors:

When is Family Weekend? Siblings Weekend?

Family Weekend is in late September or early October.

Siblings Weekend is in early-to-mid February.

Do you have suggestions for what to pack and bring to Calvin?

The housing office provides Moving In resources. This will explain how to move in to campus, what to bring and what NOT to bring.

Where can I find out about my student's 1098-T tax form?

These forms are mailed to the student's home address at the end of January unless the student opted to get an electronic copy instead within their Workday account. Instructions for accessing this form in Workday will be available by January 30, 2023. Contact the financial services office (finserv@calvin.edu) for additional information.

Do you have suggestions or requirements for technology?

Calvin's information technology department offers information about student computers and hardware/software requirements.

What are the dates for Spring Break? Christmas Break? Easter?

See the academic calendar.

How do I watch events online?

Most live streaming events are on the Calvin University YouTube channel. This includes weekday chapel (10:30–10:50 a.m.), monthly all-campus worship services, selected music ensemble events, certain athletic contests, and all-campus events such as Convocation and Commencement. An easy-to-remember link to get you there: www.calvin.edu/go/live. Unfortunately, due to music licensing constraints, Dance Guild performances are unable to be web broadcast.

What are the core classes my student needs to take?

Learn more about the Calvin Core curriculum.

My contact information changed. To whom should I send the new information?

The Center for Student Success (successcenter@calvin.edu) maintains parent contact information.

If you are receiving the Calvin-parents e-newsletter, please also let us know your updated email address so you can keep receiving it.

You may also contact parents@calvin.edu and we'll take care of this. Thanks for keeping us updated!

How can I see a copy of my student's tuition statement?

Students can grant proxy access (third-party access) to a parent/guardian in Workday, the software system which manages student records. Instruct your students to follow the instructions to grant third-party access to academic and financial records.

After the student has granted proxy access, parents will receive two emails with username and passcode login instructions to create their own Workday account. Full instructions for all Workday functions and access are on the Workday website.

How can I see a copy of my student's grades?

As with tuition statements, students can grant proxy access (third-party access) to a parent/guardian in Workday, the software system which manages student records. Instruct your students to follow the instructions to grant third-party access to academic and financial records.

After the student has granted proxy access, parents will receive two emails with username and passcode login instructions to create their own Workday account. Full instructions for all Workday functions and access are on the Workday website.

What banking services are available on or near campus?

Banks such as Lake Michigan Credit Union, Fifth Third, Chase, PNC and Bank of America will have information tables at new student orientation. There are several LMCU ATM machines on campus. Calvin is moving toward becoming a cash-less campusin the near future.