Calvin College contracts with Creative Dining Services, Inc., for food service. Visit the food service homepage for a full listing of services, menus, and hours of operation.
Creative Dining Services offers the following choices to on-campus students.
- 21 Meal Plan
Three meals per day, seven days a week, in either dining hall.
- 15 Meal Plan
Any combination of fifteen meals per week, in either dining hall.
- 10 Meal Plan
Any combination of ten meals per week, in either dining hall. This plan is not an option for first-year students in their first semester.
Residents must indicate the meal plan of their choice on their housing contract. Meal plan changes may be made during the first week of classes during the first or second semester. Meal plans may not be changed for interim.
Students may use their meal card (college ID card) at the Commons Dining Hall, the Knollcrest Dining Hall, or the “Uppercrust” in the Commons. Meal hours are posted at each dining hall.
One of the goals of the Calvin College food service staff is to help students become more aware of the nutritional value of food consumed and to establish good eating habits. Whole grain products, fresh fruits and vegetables, meatless and vegan options, and nutritional desserts are regular parts of the food service menu.
In establishing meal rates, consideration has been given to expected absenteeism. Therefore, meals are not transferable to other persons. Meal credits will only be given for illness which is documented by a physician or for emergency leaves from campus.
Food items and dishes may not be taken from the dining rooms.