At Calvin, we believe that a residential environment is an important component of the college learning experience, and thus we have a two-year residency requirement for traditional-age college students*.  First and second-year students live primarily in the university residence halls, while juniors and seniors have the option of staying in the residence halls, moving to our vibrant Knollcrest East apartment community, or choosing to live off-campus. Beyond just a place to sleep, our on-campus living communities become places of learning and growth, through relationships with others and through a variety of co-curricular programs and activities.

Exceptions to the residency requirement are granted only for:

• Students living full-time with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• Students who are married
• Students enrolled part-time
• Students age 21 years or older
• Students who are two years beyond their high school graduation date. 

Students seeking off-campus accommodations as juniors and seniors can search online or view postings on the bulletin board outside of the campus store. Please review and abide by the Off-Campus Living Policy.

All Calvin students, including off-campus students, are expected to abide by the Student Conduct Code and may be subject to university action in addition to any civil, legal, or contractual action.

It is the responsibility of students to protect and insure their personal property, whether living on-campus or off, and to keep the Registrar’s Office informed at all times of their current address.

*Note about age of students requesting on-campus housing:
Calvin provides on-campus housing for traditional-age university students (ages 17–22). Students who are 16 years old or who are above the age of 22 can still apply for on-campus housing but may be required to have an interview with a member of the Residence Life staff. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. The university reserves the right to deny on-campus housing and recommend alternative options.