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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 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% 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 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Degree Programs

Our major and two minors include a separate track for students pursuing a teaching certification in political science or social studies.

Learn about Hope’s international studies degree program

View pre-law program details

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Lecture by Scott Lincicome, International Trade Attorney

25 Sep

Lecture: What Happened to Free Trade in America?

Lecture by Scott Lincicome, International Trade Attorney

Date: Monday, September 25
Location: Graves Hall

Lecture by Scott Lincicome, International Trade Attorney 7:00 pm - Graves Hall, 112 Winants Auditorium and Gallery

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06 Sep

Hope Student Chosen to Attend International Forum on Democracy

Hope College junior Irene Gerrish of Los Alamos, New Mexico, has been chosen to attend the New York Times Athens Democracy Forum, an international event whose participants will include former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, multiple current and former senior government officials from around the world, NGO (non-governmental organization) and business executives, and leading journalists with the New York Times.

Hope Student Chosen to Attend International Forum on Democracy

Hope CollegePolitical Science

Lubbers Hall126 East 10th StreetRoom 226Holland, MI 49423

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