Important final checkout information

It was great having you live on campus this year!—we're sad to see you go. But please carefully review checkout requirements. These will vary depending if you are—or NOT—staying on campus this summer.

Residence Hall Checkout Information

KE Checkout Information

I am staying on campus this summer and I...

ANYONE staying after Friday, May 3 is required to sign up for Summer Housing to be approved to stay on campus after 10 a.m. on May 3.

  • Housing from May 3–6 will be free of charge for seniors and those staying for the entire summer.
  • Housing after May 6 or for a portion of the summer is $25/night, $150/week, or $2000 for the full summer. 
  • There is a 20% discount for those working on campus jobs (full summer only).
  • Residence Hall students needing summer housing will stay in their dorm room from May 3 through Wednesday, May 8. Residence Hall students will move to KE on May 8.
  • Spring athletes needing temporary housing should still fill out the summer housing application and will remain in their current placement until the completion of their season. (Note: Some athletes may be moved to one hall if their season goes beyond May 15.)

2024 Residence Hall Checkout Information

Please make sure all areas are clean and complete before filling out this form. The following steps must be completed before you leave campus or move to summer housing.

  1. CLEAN YOUR ROOM - see letter and envelope for details
  2. CLEAN YOUR BATHROOM - Bathroom checks will be Monday, April 22 while all members of the suite are still on campus.
  3. COMPLETE YOUR COMMUNITY CHORE - sign up on your RA's door
  4. TAKE OUT TRASH - Room trash should be taken to outside dumpsters
  5. RETURN FURNITURE TO ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT - see letter for details
  6. FILL OUT THIS FORM - you will need to upload pictures of cleaned spaces
  7. RETURN ROOM KEY TO THE FRONT DESK in the provided envelope (taped to your door)

Your apartment must complete a checkout with an RA and be out of your apartment by 10 a.m. on Monday, May 6.

ANYONE staying after Friday, May 3 is required to sign up for Summer Housing to be approved to stay on campus after 10 a.m. on May 3.

  • Housing from May 3–6 will be free of charge for seniors and those staying on campus for the entire summer.
  • Housing after May 6 or for a portion of the summer is $25/night or $150/week. Housing for the whole summer is $2,000.
  • There is a 20% discount for those working on campus jobs (full summer only).

Please sign up for a checkout time as an apartment at the KE desk by April 26. The KE RA staff will perform a checkout of each KE apartment for cleanliness and damage.

Failure to check out properly or have your room properly deep cleaned will result in a fine and cleaning charges of up to $200 per person.

2023-2024 KE Checkout Information

I am NOT staying on campus this summer and I...

Students must complete a checkout and be out of their dorm within 24 hours of their last exam. If you have a Thursday exam, you must check out no later than 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3.

2024 Residence Hall Checkout Information

Please make sure all areas are clean and complete before filling out this form. The following steps must be completed before you leave campus or move to summer housing.

  1. CLEAN YOUR ROOM - see letter and envelope for details
  2. CLEAN YOUR BATHROOM - Bathroom checks will be Monday, April 22 while all members of the suite are still on campus.
  3. COMPLETE YOUR COMMUNITY CHORE - sign up on your RA's door
  4. TAKE OUT TRASH - Room trash should be taken to outside dumpsters
  5. RETURN FURNITURE TO ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT - see letter for details
  6. FILL OUT THIS FORM - you will need to upload pictures of cleaned spaces
  7. RETURN ROOM KEY TO THE FRONT DESK in the provided envelope (taped to your door)

After May 3, the Residence Life staff will be checking rooms to ensure compliance (cleanliness and damage). Failure to check out properly or have your room properly deep cleaned will result in a fine and cleaning charges of up to $200 per person.

Your apartment must complete a checkout with an RA and be out of your apartment on the day of your last exam or within 24 hours of the last resident’s last exam. If you have a Thursday exam, you must be out no later than 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3.

  • Please sign up for a checkout time as an apartment at the KE desk by April 26.

The KE RA staff will perform a checkout of each KE apartment for cleanliness and damage. Failure to check out properly or have your room properly deep cleaned will result in a fine and cleaning charges of up to $200 per person.

2023-2024 KE Checkout Information

Summer Housing

All students needing housing after May 3 are required to fill out the Summer Housing Form, regardless of length of stay.

Transitional housing will be available for:

  • Athletes completing their season
  • Students participating in May classes
  • Students working at the graduation ceremony
  • Graduating seniors
  • Students given special permission by the housing office

Summer housing in Knollcrest East is for current Calvin students who are:

  • enrolled in Calvin summer classes (classes that go into June, July, and/or August)
  • working on- or off-campus jobs
  • international students
  • graduating Seniors

Summer Housing in KE Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions about Moving Out

Cleaning supplies are available on each floor. Items for use are all purpose cleaner, disinfectant, restroom cleaner (toilet bowl cleaner), toilet brushes, magic erasers, and disposable microfiber cloths. Razors must be checked out during desk hours. Please return all bottles and razors for the next resident to use.

Residence Hall Residents: 2024 Residence Hall Checkout Information

KE Residents: 2023-2024 KE Checkout Information

The halls close at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3.

We encourage you to think ahead. We have found that students who plan ahead have no problem finishing their cleaning and packing after their exams. There are no Thursday evening exams, so that should help significantly. Bathroom checks will be the week before finals on Monday, April 22 while all suitemates are still on campus.

No. As shown in the check out procedure, the cleaning responsibilities are divided up among the residents of the suite so no one is stuck cleaning more than their fair share.

A community chore is one task that is given to you in addition to cleaning your own room. Examples include: wiping down the outside of coffee kitchen fridge with a rag and cleaner, bringing any dining hall dishes to the lobby, mopping the laundry room, etc. By having all students contribute in small ways, we prepare the building for summer use in a stewardly and efficient manner.

Students who have signed up for summer housing through the link above will stay in their current dorm room until Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. At that time, they will move over to their assigned KE apartment.