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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.

The Dow Center offers a wide variety of amenities, giving you the opportunity to work out the way you like.

The Dow Center at Hope College Located on the campus of Hope College, the Dow's pool, basketball/volleyball courts, weight room, cardio room and dance studios are used in a multitude of ways.

Check out the amenities the Dow has to offer

On a regular basis, it serves as a:

Student recreation and intramural center
Space for academic classes and the home of Hope College's dance department
Faculty, staff and community member fitness area

In addition, summer camps are hosted from mid-June to mid-August. Hope College's Relay for Life and Dance Marathon are hosted in the Dow annually.

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10 Dec

Academics

Catholic Mass

Catholic Mass

Date: Monday, December 10
Location: Graves Hall

Matthew A. Scogin Named 14th President of Hope College

Matthew A. Scogin '02 Hope College President-Elect 07 Dec

Matthew A. Scogin, who is chief administrative officer at the global financial advisory firm of Perella Weinberg Partners in New York City and has also held senior positions with both the New York Stock Exchange and U.S. Treasury Department, was elected by the college’s Board of Trustees on Friday, Dec. 7. A 2002 Hope graduate who is currently a member of the board, he will assume office on July 1, 2019.

Regular HOURS

Monday–Thursday: 6:30 a.m.–midnight (pool closes at 10 p.m.)

Friday: 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. (pool closes at 9 p.m.)

Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m. (pool 11 a.m.–9 p.m.)

Sunday: 1–11 p.m. (pool 1–9 p.m.)

Winter Break Hours

Pool closures and special hours are in effect December 10–January 6.

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Hope CollegeDow Center Activities

Dow Center168 East 13th StreetHolland, MI 49423

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dowcenter@hope.edu