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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.

Pre-Health Programs

Optometry

Each optometry school has different admissions requirements, but all require the OAT entrance exam and accept OptomCAS as the primary application service.

The courses listed below are currently offered at Hope and will prepare you for the OAT. All optometry schools have different admissions requirements. Check with the school or the health professions advisor for more information.

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

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MATHEMATICS

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PHYSICS

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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COURSES
(REQUIRED FOR SOME OPTOMETRY SCHOOLS)

Hope CollegePre-Health Programs

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetFloor 1Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7950

prehealth@hope.edu