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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.

Baccalaureate

Two identical, optional worship services are held in Dimnent Chapel on the morning of Commencement.

Services are at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and typically last about an hour. The 9:30 service will be live streamed at hope.edu/live.

Graduation candidates wear caps and gowns and sit together as a class. Do not decorate or alter your caps or gowns. Line up at the DeWitt flagpole by 9 a.m. for the first service and 11 a.m. for the second service.

Graduation candidates do not need tickets but may request up to four (4) tickets for guests.

Ticket information

Hope CollegeRegistrar's Office

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

workP. 616.395.7760

registrar@hope.edu