Hope College is stronger when families are engaged in the life of the college. We invite you to be part of our community while your student attends Hope. 

The Office of Family Engagement exists to make your student’s time here a positive experience for the entire family. We are grateful that you are a part of our community while your student attends Hope, and we know that sending your child away from home comes with some anxiety and stress. Thank you for trusting Hope to take the best care of them.

We know topics like choosing a major, career discernment, mental health, making friends and social pressures are all part of your student’s reality. This website provides links and information to campus resources to help you support them with their needs as they arise and change.

Whether you live nearby or thousands of miles away, there are many ways to be involved in the life of the college.

Hope College is stronger when families are engaged in the life of the college. Our goal is to make life easier for you as you walk this journey with your children as they conquer four of the most impactful years of their lives. Cheers to you for your support and the work you put in to get them to this part of their life.

Recent Blog Posts

  1. Family Access Chats | Spring 2022

    Posted by The Alumni and Family Engagement Team

    Thanks for joining us for Family Access Chats this semester. Here are the recordings in case you ...

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  2. Fall 2020 Reflections and Questions To Ask Your Student

    Posted by Yoli Vega '88

    In writing this blog post, I attempted a variety of introductions that would provide just the rig...

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  3. Family Open House and Q&A With President Scogin

    Posted by Chanda Slenk

    Thanks for joining us for One Big Virtual Weekend! Here’s the recording of the Family Open ...

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  4. Celebrate Family Weekend with Snacks!

    Posted by Chanda Slenk

    Hello Hope Families! Are you looking for a way to treat your Hope student? While we all wish that...

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  5. Family Access Chats

    Posted by Chanda Slenk

    The Family Engagement team is excited to share plans for two virtual events for current parents t...

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  6. Tips on Talking with Your Student About Returning to Hope’s Campus

    Posted by Blogs Administrator

    Dear Parents and Families, Greetings from the Hope College Parents’ Council! As co-chairs of th...

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Hope by the Numbers

  • 11Years of Program Service

    Hope has had an intentional parent and family engagement program for over 11 years.

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  • 95%Graduates at Work or Grad School

    The percentage of the graduating class that was in the workforce or graduate school within six months.

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  • 8,000+Hope College Donors

    When you make a gift to Hope, you are joining more than 8,000 others who share your strong commitment and contribute to Hope’s success each year.

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  • 60+Events for Alumni and Families

    There are tons of events for alumni and families hosted by the Alumni Engagement team during the year

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