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Academic Success Center

Boerigter Center for Calling and Career

Step2Success Provides...

• A Network of Support — An opportunity to begin building relationships with other students, faculty and administrators, a jump start to a successful college career
• Academic Access — Learn first-hand from faculty and administrators crucial information needed to be successful both in and out of the classroom
• Social and Cultural Experiences — Interactive and fun activities aimed at building community and cross-cultural relationships with your peers and student leaders

2024 Schedule

The Step2Success program is scheduled to begin during New Student Orientation and aligns with that schedule.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

• Move In — Starting at 8 a.m., current Hope students will help you move into your room and answer questions.
• Step2Success Welcome Dinner — 5–6 p.m. in Maas Auditorium — Join us for dinner to learn more about Step2Success (S2S) and meet new incoming students and families, including the CDI staff! This event is open to registered S2S participants and (1) one family member of your choice.

Friday, August 23, 2024

• Step2Success Dessert and MSO Meet and Greet — 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Keppel House — Have dessert while networking with the Multicultural Student Organizations (MSOs). Come and go as you please while building your community during the MSO involvement fair.
• Life and Learning at Hope College — 2:30–3:15 p.m. in Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall — Hear directly from faculty and staff about the skills and strategies needed for student success.
• Step2Success Student Experiences — 4–5 p.m. in Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall — Hear directly from students about their experiences at Hope College and get advice for your college journey.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

• Step2Success Beach Trip — meet at the Keppel House at 6:45 p.m. — Incoming students are invited to go to the beach for icebreakers, networking and fun.