Come for an admissions event, sign up for a personalized campus visit or stay overnight in a residence hall and experience student life. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re here to help you find it!

• Summer Visits

  Award-winning downtown Holland is one block north of campus and a popular destination for Hope students. Our campus is just a 10-minute drive from beautiful Lake Michigan.

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• Individual Visits

  Come see our campus during the academic year and take part in a visit that is tailored specifically to your personal interests!

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• Visit Days

  Join other students for a day-long visit tailored to your unique interests.

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• Overnight Visits

  Live the life of a Hope student for an evening.

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SUMMER VISITS

Summer is a beautiful time to visit Hope College and the Holland community! Morning or afternoon visits are available for scheduling Monday through Friday. Award-winning downtown Holland is one block north of campus and a popular destination for Hope students. Our campus is just a 10-minute drive from beautiful Lake Michigan. Plan to spend some time at both of these locations, if possible! You won’t be disappointed.

SCHEDULE SUMMER VISIT

Individual visits

Come see our campus and take part in a visit that is tailored specifically to your personal interests! Visits are available in the morning or afternoon on weekdays during the academic year (Monday–Friday) and on select Saturday mornings. We welcome visitors during summer months as well.

Schedule Individual Visit

Visit Days

Each Visit Day is designed to offer a comprehensive look at our academic programs, student life, financial aid, campus dining and vibrant Christian character. Whether you are visiting Hope for the first time or returning for another in-depth look, Visit Days are an excellent option for experiencing our campus and meeting the people of Hope.

visit day registration

Overnight Visits

Live the life of a Hope student for an evening on our campus. You'll room with one of our students in their residence hall to truly experience all that campus life offers: eat in our dining halls, participate in campus activities, and more. Overnight visits are available during fall and spring semesters on Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings. We recommend you combine your overnight visit with an Individual Visit or Visit Day.

Schedule Overnight Visit 

Junior Days

High school juniors: Wherever you are in your college search, our Junior Days are designed to give you the experience of a full day at Hope. Junior Days are designed to offer a comprehensive look at our academic programs, off-campus study, student life and vibrant Christian character.

Junior day registration

Getting to Campus

Driving Directions

Plane
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids is 34 miles from Hope College.

Amtrak
Amtrak offers daily service from Chicago to Holland's Padnos Transportation Center, located just blocks from campus. On most days, Amtrak tickets for the purpose of a campus visit are buy one, get one 50% off.

Bus
Indian Trails also offers service to Holland's Padnos Transportation Center, located just blocks from campus.

Preferred Hotels

These hotels have demonstrated excellence in hospitality for parents, alumni and friends. We are pleased to recommend them to you for your next visit.

• Haworth Inn and Conference Center
  Located on Hope’s campus
• CityFlats Hotel
  0.6 miles north of campus
• Courtyard Holland Downtown by Marriott
  0.6 miles north of campus
• Country Inn by Carlson
  2.8 miles north of campus
• DoubleTree
  1.9 miles southeast of campus
• Fairfield Inn
  3.3 miles north of campus
• Hampton Inn
  3.2 miles north of campus
• Holiday Inn Express
  3.4 miles north of campus
• Hyatt Place
  21.9 miles east of campus
• Residence Inn
  3.5 miles southeast of campus
• Teerman Lofts
  0.5 miles west of campus
• The Beach House at Lake Street
  6.2 miles west of campus
• The State Rooms at Yacht Basin
  5.8 miles west of campus
• Wickwood Inn
  11.5 miles southwest of campus

Places to Eat

• Alpen Rose Restaurant and Café
  Alpen Rose offers a fresh yet classic approach to European Dining, with award-winning service and pastries.
• CitySēn Lounge
  Dine at CitySēn Lounge. Need an energy boost? Try fair trade organic coffee at CityBrü Coffee.
• Hops at 84 East
  Located at 84 East 8th Street in beautiful downtown Holland. A kitchen that creates several delicious entrees, burgers, sandwiches and brick oven pizzas.
• JP’s Coffee
  JP’s has a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with great conversation, delicious treats baked fresh on site, and a large selection of whole-bean coffee and loose-leaf tea.
• Lemonjello’s Coffee
  Lemonjello’s Coffee provides coffee, music and community. Along with standard muffins, cookies and scones, Lemonjello’s offers a number of gluten-free, vegan and organic products.
• New Holland Brewery
  Each bottle of New Holland’s craft beer and artisan spirits captures a flavor, a harvest, a season, a moment in time.
• Orange Leaf
  Orange Leaf is a self-serve, choose-your-own toppings frozen treat destination unlike any other.

Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Holland CVB is a great resource to help plan your next visit. Visit their website for information about staying, playing, eating and shopping in Holland. Reach them by phone at 800.506.1299 or with a short walk from campus to 78 E. 8th Street.

View the Holland Area Visitors Guide.