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Students with exceptionally strong academic records are invited to join us for a special visit opportunity.

Meet our faculty, see our facilities, and talk with successful Hope students who’ve also had outstanding records of accomplishment in high school. Scholars Day is designed for both students and parents.

Registration will close Wednesday, November 27, at 12 p.m. Space is limited, so we suggest you register early. We anticipate this event will fill up, and we will start a waitlist once we reach capacity.

Scholars Day Schedule

8:45 a.m.	Registration and Refreshments
9:15 a.m.	Welcome Hope College President Matthew Scogin & Vice President of Enrollment Management Nate Haveman
10 a.m.	Academic Information Sessions – faculty will highlight departmental strengths and outstanding opportunities Financial Aid Session – merit and need-based aid will be discussed
11 a.m.	Academic Information Sessions – faculty will highlight departmental strengths and outstanding opportunities Financial Aid Session – merit and need-based aid will be discussed
12 p.m.	Provost’s Luncheon Remarks from Dr. Gerald Griffin, Provost & Conversation with Dr. Stephen Maiullo, Dean for the Arts and Humanities and Professor of Classics
1:15 p.m.	Student Panel Discussion – an opportunity to hear about academics and student life through the perspectives of students representing a wide range of academic interests and campus commitments
2:15 p.m.	Exploring Hope – your choice of a campus tour or residence hall tour
2:15–4 p.m.	Refreshments and Conversations with the Admissions staff
4:30 p.m.	(Optional) Christmas Vespers - see below for more details

Christmas Vespers - SOLD OUT for 2024

Christmas Vespers, a long-standing tradition presented by Hope’s Music Department, will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Students and families joining us for Scholars Day may reserve complimentary tickets. Beginning in mid-November, contact Hope's ticket office at 616.395.7890 to order your tickets (office hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST). These performances sell out and tickets are not guaranteed. We encourage you to reserve your tickets as soon as possible. Please mention that you are attending Scholars Day when reserving tickets.