You have questions? We have answers. Start here, and if you don't find the answer you need, contact us: parents@calvin.edu (616-526-6142).
- How do I send a package to my student?
Addresses for the residence halls, on-campus apartments and Project Neighborhood homes are found on the mail services website. All USPS, FedEx, Amazon packages are delivered to mail services and then delivered to residence desks and the Knollcrest East front desk once each weekday. Students will be notified when the package is at the desk.
- What local vendors provide care packages for students?
Consider these local vendors:
- College Cupcakes (an alumna-owned business)
- Edgewood Bakery (a faculty spouse business)
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Meijer (gift cards)
- Eastern Floral
- When is Family Weekend? Siblings Weekend?
Family Weekend is in late September or early October.
Siblings Weekend is in early-to-mid February.
- Do you have suggestions for what to pack and bring to Calvin?
The housing office provides Moving In resources. This will explain how to move in to campus, what to bring and what NOT to bring.
- Where can I find out about my student's 1098-T tax form?
At the end of January, U.S. students can download their 1098-T tax forms from Workday. These forms are only available to students directly, not via third-party (parent) access. Canadian students may request tax form TL11A. Contact the financial services office (studentaccounts@calvin.edu) for additional information.
- Do you have suggestions or requirements for technology?
Calvin's information technology department offers information about student computers and hardware/software requirements.
- Students can go to: calvin.edu/go/studenttechnology.
- Parents can go to this page for computer requirements and recommendations.
- What are the dates for Spring Break? Christmas Break? Easter?
See the academic calendar.
- How do I watch events online?
Most live streaming events are on the Calvin University YouTube channel. This includes weekday chapel, monthly all-campus worship services, non-ticketed music ensemble events, and all-campus events such as Convocation and Commencement. An easy-to-remember link to get you there: www.calvin.edu/go/live. Unfortunately, due to music licensing constraints, Dance Guild performances are unable to be web broadcast.
Calvin's home athletic contests are streamed via the Calvin Knights YouTube channel.
- What are the core classes my student needs to take?
Learn more about the Calvin Core curriculum.
- My contact information changed. To whom should I send the new information?
The Calvin Development Office (development@calvin.edu) maintains parent contact information.
- How can I see a copy of my student's tuition statement?
Students can grant proxy access (third-party access) to a parent/guardian in Workday, the software system which manages student records. Instruct your students to follow the instructions to grant third-party access to academic and financial records.
After the student has granted proxy access, parents will receive two emails with username and passcode login instructions to create their own Workday account. Full instructions for all Workday functions and access are on the Workday website. - How can I see a copy of my student's grades?
As with tuition statements, students can grant proxy access (third-party access) to a parent/guardian in Workday, the software system which manages student records. Instruct your students to follow the instructions to grant third-party access to academic and financial records.
After the student has granted proxy access, parents will receive two emails with username and passcode login instructions to create their own Workday account. Full instructions for all Workday functions and access are on the Workday website. - What banking services are available on or near campus?
Banks such as Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU), Fifth Third, Chase, PNC and Bank of America are available in the area. There are several LMCU ATM machines on campus. Calvin is mostly a cash-less campus.