Any Calvin student with the following characteristics may apply for Project Neighborhood:
- Interest in and commitment to transparent Christian community living, urban living, and anti-racism
- Willingness to exercise gifts of creativity, hospitality, and service
- Possesses general understanding of Calvin 's campus environment (current or previous experience in a student organization, student leadership, or campus office is required)
- Demonstrates confidence and maturity in interpersonal relationships
- Strives to manifest Christian commitment in thought, word, and deed
- Maintains full-time student status at Calvin and fulfills the college's eligibility requirements for participation in campus activities as reflected in the Student Handbook
In addition, experience has taught us that substantial commitments outside of the Project Neighborhood Community are not recommended. Students are asked to limit employment and co-curricular activities. The expectation is that students will commit at least 10 hours per week to intentional Christian community and its responsibilities.
Cost
The charge for living in the house will be $175 per month (for nine months), which includes all utilities except personal long distance calls. Shared food expenses are not covered in the charge. A certain amount of "program" expenses will be covered with this fee.
Application Process
Applications for Project Neighborhood must be submitted no later than February 18. Prior to doing so, applicants are strongly encouraged drop in during the open houses (Feb. 9 & Feb. 12). Completed applications will include two recommendation forms. Recommendation forms do not have to accompany individual applications. However, applicants are responsible for contacting two references and ensuring that their recommendation forms arrive prior to February 18.
Each applicant for Project Neighborhood will sign up for a half hour interview after they have submited their completed application. These interviews will be scheduled for February 21, 22, & 25 and will be conducted by current residents and mentors.
On Tuesday, February 26, at 7pm there will be a mandatory group interview for all applicants. Based upon feedback from these individual and group interviews, as well as the application and recommendations, new Project Neighborhood residents will be selected. All applicants will be notified of their status by February 29.
For those students who are currently studying abroad, please summit your application but please also include a phone number and the time in EST that we could contact you. We will be conducting phone interviews for all students who are studing abroad.
Application for the 2008-09 academic year
Applications due - Monday, February 18, 2008
- Project Neighborhood Application
- Project Neighborhood Recommendation Form (2-3 needed)
PN Open House Dates
Potential Applicants are encouraged to visit the houses – you are welcome to call to arrange a visit and transportaion.
- Saturday, February 9, 11:30 - 1:30pm
- Tuesday, February 12, 7:00 - 9:00pm