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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.
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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.

Congratulations!

Commencement recognizes your hard work and dedication, and it signals the beginning of your life as a Hope College alumnus.

2025 Commencement is Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m.

Please note that participation in the Commencement ceremony is not the same as graduation. Check with the Registrar’s Office for graduation information and to determine whether you’ve met the requirements to graduate.

You're eligible for the May 2025 Commencement ceremony if you:

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Have a graduation date of December 2024 or May, July or December 2025
Apply to graduate

You’ll receive event updates and other official college communication regarding commencement at your Hope email address. If you applied to participate in the ceremony and are not receiving these emails, contact the Registrar’s Office.

The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement will also send informational e-mails to families. Please make sure your family contact information is up to date.

Watch the live stream of Baccalaureate and Commencement

Update your family contact info for important information

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05 Nov

Academics

Senior Seminar Breakfast with Guest Speaker Dr. Anne Curzan

Senior Seminar Breakfast with Guest Speaker Dr. Anne Curzan

Date: Tuesday, November 05
Location: van Andel Huys der Hope

04 Nov Academics

Big Read Lakeshore Featuring “Dreamers” Author Yuyi Morales Nov. 13-14

Author Yuyi Morales, whose New York Times-bestseller picture-book memoir “Dreamers” is the focus of this year’s Little Read Lakeshore organized by Hope College, will discuss her career in writing and illustrating children’s books, her heritage, and the importance of fostering bilingual children during keynote presentations in both Holland and Muskegon on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 13 and 14.

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