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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
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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

Special Programs and Opportunities

There are lots of ways to look outside the classroom to enrich your learning at Hope College.

Off Campus Study

Hope students have pursued environmental science or geology in domestic off-campus programs such as the Oregon Extension as well as abroad in countries such as Iceland, Thailand, Bolivia, Australia and New Zealand. Talk to your academic advisor and stop by the Fried Center for Global Engagement to plan your off-campus study experience.

More About Off-Campus Study

Internships

If you are interested in an internship in geology or environmental science, contact the internship coordinator at the Career Development Center to begin your search.

Geology Club

The Geology Club is entirely student run. Meet with your peers to plan activities and outings.

Campus Sustainability Committee

Students sit as voting members alongside faculty and administrators on the Campus Sustainability Committee, or Green Team, that meets regularly to promote sustainability at Hope. Help plan events, review campus policies and shape the environmental initiatives the college undertakes.

Learn about the Day1 Learning Communities for incoming students Check out summer research opportunities Consider doing research at Oak Ridge National Laboratories

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

workP. 616.395.7540

bodenbender@hope.edu