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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.

Commencement Ceremony

Weather permitting, the Commencement ceremony will be held at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.

Commencement activities outdoors, live video broadcast available

The weather forecast for Sunday’s Commencement Ceremony calls for beautiful blue skies, but continued chilly wind. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible for this special occasion, we plan to hold the ceremony outside at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.

Please dress warmly! Guests should add extra layers and bring blankets. Don’t forget the sunscreen, too.

Line up at the Stadium begins at 2:30 p.m. Graduation candidates should arrive in their cap and gown with their name cards.

A live video broadcast of the ceremony will be available in the Jack H. Miller Center Concert Hall for guests who may be more comfortable indoors. Doors open there at 2 p.m.

Graduation candidates wear caps and gowns and sit together as a class. Arrive in cap and gown with your name card no later than 2:30 p.m. to line up.

The Ceremony lasts approximately two hours. No tickets are needed for this venue, and the commencement will be live streamed.

Ceremony Details

Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
Ceremony begins at 3:00 p.m.
Lineup map
Seating map
Stage march map

IN CASE OF RAIN

The rain or inclement weather location for the Commencement Ceremony is DeVos Fieldhouse. Tickets are required — get ticket information online.

We monitor weather forecasts through Sunday morning, when a final decision will be made about the location of Commencement. Last-minute weather and location information will be available online or by calling 616-395-7000.

indoor ceremony details

Doors open at 2 p.m.
DeVos overview
DeVos lineup

LIVE STREAM

Commencement will be streamed online and broadcast live at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts for those that aren't able to get tickets for DeVos Fieldhouse.

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Ministry Minor Mentor Orientation

21 Aug

Orientation for people who have agreed to a two committment to mentor a student minoring in Ministry at Hope College.

Ministry Minor Mentor Orientation

Date: Monday, August 21
Location: A. Paul Schaap Science Center

Ministry Minor Mentor Orientation 7:00 pm - A. Paul Schaap Science Center, 1116

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15 Aug

Hope Establishes Program in Professional Tennis Management

Hope College has become one of only eight colleges and universities in the nation to offer Professional Tennis Management (PTM) certification, providing students with access to a career path with nearly 100-percent placement for new graduates.

Hope Establishes Program in Professional Tennis Management

can't get indoor tickets?View the live stream or join our overflow broadcast at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.

Hope CollegeAlumni and Family Engagement

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetFloor 2Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616-395-7250

alumni@hope.edu