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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 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 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

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SENIOR LIBRARY STUDENT WORKER PURCHASES FOR THE COLLECTION 2019
Posted May 08, 2019 by Michelle Yost

Last week, we celebrated our senior student workers with a luncheon at Alpen Rose. Many have worked ...
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Exam Week Activities Around Campus
Posted Apr 26, 2019 by Michelle Yost

Sunday, April 28 9 am * Coffee and Donuts * Van Wylen Library 7 pm * Rope of Hope * Dimnent Chap...
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The Library will be closed July 4 and 5 in observance of Independence Day. (We're also closed Saturday and Sunday; our normal summer hours). See you at 8 am on Monday the 8th!

Wed Jul 3, 2019

This year's Big Read selection "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a story of four sisters who opposed Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo, the long-time dictator of the Dominican Republic. A story of courage and love in the face of political oppression will make for great discussions! twitter.com/bigreadlake/st…

Wed Jun 12, 2019

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