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. 

Whether you live nearby or thousands of miles away, there are many ways to be involved in the life of the college and serve as a resource for your student:

Our goal is to help you play a supportive role while your student is enrolled at Hope. It is also important to connect with other families. This happens throughout the year at Hope events, and the Parents' Council serves you by fostering dialogue among parents, families and the college. 

Recent Blog Posts

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

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

    Posted by Blogs Administrator

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  5. Supporting Your Student During COVID-19

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    You may suddenly find yourself trying to help your student navigate this new normal on the road t...

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  6. Prepare to Pivot

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    The word “unprecedented” has been used a lot lately to describe not only the COVID-19 pandemi...

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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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