The Academic Success Center (ASC) offers a variety of free services for all students. We are located in Van Zoeren Hall — immediately adjacent to the Van Wylen Library second-floor entrance.

Group Study Sessions

Work with your peers in one of many drop-in group help/study sessions.

Tutoring

Small group peer tutoring is available for most 100- and 200-level courses.

Academic Coaching

Identify your strengths and work with a coach to reach your academic goals.

Peer Partnership Learning

Offered for specific STEM courses, PPL teaches you how to learn course content along with what to learn.

Student Resources

We know you’re busy and don’t have time to waste, so we’ve selected a few of the very best websites and videos on topics of interest to you so that you can find the help you need — quickly!

Study Strategies

Are your studying methods not working for you? Let us help you develop and strengthen the study strategies you need to succeed!

Connect with us!

Call us at 616.395.7830 or stop by our office in Van Zoeren 261, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

NEW Spring 2025: Stop by BSC 104 on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. to chat with Suzette Staal, the ASC learning specialist.

You can also contact us via email at asc@hope.edu.

Our Services

Our services are designed to equip you with strategies and resources you can use to:

  • Succeed in difficult courses
  • Be a confident and independent learner
  • Engage in productive and effective study and learning behaviors
  • Manage your time effectively
  • Reduce your test anxiety
  • Avoid procrastination
  • Achieve your goal of earning a Hope College degree

We celebrate diversity in abilities, identities and perspectives and look forward to working with you to enhance your academic and personal success! 

Each year, the ASC:

  • Serves over 1,200 students
  • Assists over 50% of first-year students
  • Employs over 200 students
Hope CollegeAcademic Success Center

Van Zoeren Hall41 Graves PlaceRoom 261Holland, MI 49423

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