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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Computer Science Department

An active learning approach and small class sizes help our students achieve their potential.
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Outstanding facilities

Our classrooms and labs have the latest equipment and software.
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Build Real Software with HSI

Hope Software Institute students work collaboratively with faculty to develop software for real clients as part of the Hope Software Institute.
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Would you like to learn to use your creative and technical skills to solve a wide variety of problems and make an impact on the world? If so, studying computer science at Hope College is for you.

Our committed faculty is dedicated to developing students who have the depth of knowledge to solve the most challenging technical problems while also having the broad knowledge base fostered by a liberal arts education and sought after by industry and graduate schools alike.

A key component of our educational philosophy is to help students become professionals ready to adapt to the rapid pace of change in the tech world, while giving them a strong foundation in the enduring core principles of the discipline.

As a computer science student at Hope, you will:

Be taught by faculty members who know you and work hard to provide the best education available, tailored as much as possible to your particular interests and talents
Have opportunities to further your classroom experiences through independent study and research, as well as through many internship opportunities
Enjoy strong relationships with other students in the department, with many peer-learning opportunities that supplement direct access to faculty
Be provided with all of the equipment and tools you’ll need to meet and exceed your potential

Have more than one interest?

Computer Science is a great subject to combine with other majors and minors. As the world becomes increasingly driven by data, having the ability to be a producer, rather than just a consumer, of technology is increasingly important.

why study computer science at a liberal arts college?

Check out thoughts from Dr. Josiah Dykstra, a 2002 Hope graduate who works as a Computer Security Researcher for the National Security Agency.

Walk-In Office Hours

Monday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Hope CollegeComputer Science Department

VanderWerf Hall27 Graves PlaceRoom 204Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7510

cschair@hope.edu