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Parents & Families

Welcome to the 51±¬ÁÏ community! 

You are as much a part of the 51±¬ÁÏ family as your student. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian, or friend of an undergraduate 51±¬ÁÏ student, we are here to serve and partner with you. Discover the network of support available to you and your student throughout this transformative journey.

Communication

Communication with you is important to us!

51±¬ÁÏ Family News

Sent regularly during the school year, this email features important dates and information for families.

Newsletter

Calendars

Find the academic calendar, and 51±¬ÁÏ events on campus and around the world!

Calendars

Proxy & Pay Tuition

Students may give "third-party proxy" access to some of their information via Workday.

Instructions

Connection

Get involved and stay up-to-date!

Ask Us a Question

Complete this form to submit a question to our team, or to update your contact information. 

Campus Ministries new office space within the Commons Union.

Parent Council

Current 51±¬ÁÏ families are a great resource. What are your questions for them?

Parent Council
Group of parent ambassadors standing outside in a group

Care

We want you and your family to feel cared for and supported!

Family Prayer Guide

Prayer suggestions, one for each day of the month!

Family Prayer Guide
Two 51±¬ÁÏ parents standing with their graduate in between who is holding flowers

Care Packages

Winter exam care packages are now available!

Care Packages
day pack with snacks

Celebration

Siblings Weekend

Siblings Weekend

February 26–27, 2027

Go to Siblings Weekend

Groups of students stand in a line cheering during a game on the Commons Lawn.

Orientation

Summer 2026

Go to Orientation

Homecoming graphic

Homecoming & Family Weekend

September 25-26, 2026

Go to Homecoming & Family Weekend

Commencement

Commencement

May 8, 2027

Go to Commencement

Contact

Do you have a question for us? 

You can send us a note with , or contact us by phone or email.

parents@calvin.edu | (616) 526-6969

Our staff is in the office Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Stop by!

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