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Parents: Lodging

Residence Hall Lodging

Residence Hall suite layoutLodging is available in the residence halls on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22. Each suite features two bedrooms and a bathroom. Bed linens and towels are furnished. The rooms have two twin-sized bunkbeds; all of the rooms are designated as non-smoking.

Costs of rooms

Number of Guests
Cost Per Night*
Singles (one person)
$35/night
Doubles (two people)
$40/night
Family (3-4 people)
$45/night

The room price includes a continental breakfast in the Knollcrest Dining Hall on the mornings of May 22 and 23. Parents: you are invited to attend the Breakfast for Parents of Graduates held on Saturday, May 22, at 9 a.m. in the Prince Conference Center. Please note that the Breakfast for Parents of Graduates is a ticketed event and is not included in the price of staying overnight in the residence halls.

Room reservations

To reserve rooms in the residence halls, return the reservation form (mailed to parents in December) or contact the campus events office at 616-526-6280. Reservations made after May 7 cannot be guaranteed.

Check-in instructions

Upon arrival, follow the signs to the Kalsbeek-Huizenga-van Reken residence hall complex. The registration desk is open for these hours:

     Friday, May 21: 3 p.m.–12 midnight
     Saturday, May 22: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
     Sunday, May 23: 12 noon–2 p.m.

If you arrive after the registration desk has been closed, a key will be left in an envelope for you at the registration desk. The rooms will not be available for check-in on Friday, May 21, until after 3 p.m.

Payment for rooms

Pre-payment for on-campus lodging expenses can be made by mailing a check/money order (U.S. funds only) or by credit card. If you do not pre-pay, please be prepared to make payment by check or cash only upon arrival. Credit card payments cannot be processed at the residence hall.

Off-Campus Lodging

See a hospitality guide to area hotels near Calvin.

Note: The Prince Conference Center is already full for Commencement weekend.