Plan to spend a minimum of a half-day on campus to make the most of your visit. Morning or afternoon visits are available Monday through Friday. The best time to visit campus is during the academic school year, when classes are in session. In order to avoid campus breaks check the 2008-2009 Academic Calendar.

To Schedule a Campus Visit:
Call our Campus Visit Coordinator at 1(800) 968-7850 to help you explore your options. When scheduling a campus visit you may choose from the following options:

	Tour This walking tour, led by a Hope student, takes about an hour. You will get his/her perspective on classes, social life, residential life, and professor interaction, while seeing some of the finest facilities around. Please dress comfortably and wear your walking shoes!
	Admissions Appointment Admissions representatives provide information on admission criteria, merit scholarships, the financial aid process, academics, student life, and much more! Their goal is to help you learn all you need to know to decide whether Hope is right for you.
	Visit with a Professor Learn from the experts about academic opportunities in your area(s) of interest. Explore possible careers, research opportunities, internships, and study abroad experiences. Learn what recent graduates are doing. This is a great opportunity even if you are undecided about what program to pursue.
	Lunch If you're on campus during the noon hour, lunch is on us! We can arrange lunch with a current Hope student, giving you another opportunity to hear about college life. If you'd rather have lunch on your own, informally observing student interaction in the dining hall, that's fine with us, too.
	Class Observing a class is a great way to see our dynamic faculty members interacting with students.
	Chapel Experience Hope's vibrant chapel program. Chapel is optional, but more than 1,000 students choose to gather regularly for contemporary worship and an inspirational message. (Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:30am or Sunday evenings at 8:00pm.) Sponsored by Campus Ministries.
	Campus Events You may want to schedule your campus visit so that you can take advantage of campus events that interest you. Here are some links to help you discover upcoming campus events: Athletics and the Arts.
	Accommodations If you're looking to stay overnight, Hope has its own hotel on campus. The Haworth Inn and Conference Center offers a discount rate for your first visit. Additional lodging is available a short distance from campus. If prospective students want to spend the night in a residence hall, we'd be happy to set up an Overnight Visit. Priority is given to high school seniors.
	Downtown Holland If you have some additional time during your visit, explore downtown Holland. Holland's downtown is nationally recognized as one of the best in America. The downtown offers one-of-a-kind shops, art galleries, and distinctive restaurants and is only 1 block from campus. For more information about the Holland area, visit the Holland Area Visitors and Convention Bureau.