Weekend Schedule

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Commencement  Open House
10:30 A.M – 2 p.m.

Congratulations! You are invited to join the Hope College Alumni Association in celebrating your accomplishments. Stop by the Bultman Student Center patio on Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about the services available to graduates through the Alumni Association. Enjoy desserts and punch, family photo opportunities and a free gift for all graduates. No RSVP is required. Family and friends are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Baccalaureate Worship Services 
9:30 or 11:30 a.m.

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

The 9:30 service will be live streaming at hope.edu/live and can be watched on computers and most mobile devices.

View Baccalaureate details.

Brunch On Campus
10:45 a.M.–1 p.m.

Commencement Day Brunch is served at Phelps Dining Hall.

View brunch details.

Commencement Ceremony
3 p.m. 

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

View Commencement ceremony details.