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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 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.

Alumni and Family Engagement

Commencement Ceremony

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

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 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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Catholic Mass

25 Sep

The Saint Benedict Institute invites the campus community to celebrate Catholic Mass at noon in Harvey Chapel in the Bultman Student Center.

Catholic Mass

Date: Monday, September 25
Location: Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center

Catholic Mass 12:00 pm - Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center, Harvey Prayer Chapel

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21 Sep

Hope Mortar Board Chapter Again Earns National Awards

The Hope College chapter of Mortar Board again earned multiple honors during the national organization’s annual summer conference.

Hope Mortar Board Chapter Again Earns National Awards

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