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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.

Geological and Environmental Science Department

After Graduation

GES department alumni are pursuing careers in academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations and the business sector.

Geology

Among our geology graduates are exploration geologists, mining geologists, school teachers, environmental consultants, missionaries, college professors and Peace Corps volunteers.

Environmental Science

Our environmental science program has proven successful at preparing graduates for a wide variety of environmental occupations, from consulting and conservation education to law, global finance and public service in state and federal regulatory agencies. Graduates have secured positions in state departments of conservation, the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the World Bank and environmental consulting firms across America.

Alumni Facebook group

The Hope GES Alumni Facebook group can keep you up to date on job openings and upcoming events.

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12 Aug Academics

Hope College Receives Grant to Help Prevent Plastic Litter from Entering Waterways and the Great Lakes

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Hope College and the Ottawa County Road Commission are partnering to trap and study roadside litter entering storm drains. Equipment was provided by the charitable arm of the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) in the United States, the CGLR Foundation, through a grant to Hope College thanks to generous funding from Michigan-based Dart Container Corporation, a leading manufacturer of sustainable beverage and food packaging solutions.

Hope CollegeGeological and Environmental Science Department

A. Paul Schaap Science Center35 East 12th StreetRoom 2107Holland, MI 49423

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