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The dean of students is committed to the intellectual, spiritual and personal development of each student.

Our office provides support, challenge and care, and creates an environment where students can explore and become all God intends them to be.

Emergency contact information

Your emergency contact information is important! We’ll use it to contact you or other trusted people (like your family members) in case of a critical medical situation, a potential threat to your safety, or a serious situation on campus. Please supply or verify your emergency contact information as soon as possible!

Each of the six departments in Student Development:

Supports the whole-person development of each student
Works to enhance students’ experience through programs, services, partnerships and connections
Promotes an inclusive campus climate
Helps students successfully navigate campus life

Our office is a central place for students, parents, faculty and staff to get help navigating the complex issues of student life.

We expect that every student will be committed to:

Becoming all that God intends them to be
Establishing relationships which respect differences
Engaging in intellectually challenging activities
Being accountable for their decisions

Likewise, staff members work to:

Promote a safe, respectful, healthy and inclusive campus
Coordinate specific programs and services
Monitor and respond to emerging situations that impact students

Student Development Office Operations & Information

During the spring semester, the Student Development Office will be operating both in person and virtually to continue providing you with the services you expect.

Phones and emails answered 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open office hours for walk-ins: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–3 p.m. (follow procedures for visiting our office below)
All appointments, at this time, are scheduled as virtual appointments.
Closed for the lunch hour from 12–1 p.m.

To limit person-to-person contact, please first visit our website, email us, or call us to see if your questions can be answered over the phone.

Visiting the Student Development Office

Masks must be worn at all times in our office, per college regulations
Make sure you have completed your daily health screenings
For appointments or walk-ins 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
- The door to the office will be open
- No more than two people in the reception area at one time, not including staff
- Maintain social distance of 6 feet between you and the person in front of you

If you'd like to meet with one of our staff, please fill out the Request an Appointment with Student Development Staff form. Your request will be routed to the most appropriate staff person, and they will contact you within one business day to schedule the appointment. Most appointments will be held virtually. The staff meeting with you will provide you with more details when booking the appointment.

Hope by the Numbers

80+Student Groups and Organizations

Sponsored by Student Life and with such a wide array of interests represented, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and make your mark.

1,161Service hours during Time to Serve

Time to Serve is held in the beginning of Fall semester and volunteers with 37+ nonprofits in one day

92%Experiential Learning at Hope

92% of students participate in internships, off campus study, service, research, student teaching or clinical rotation programs during their time at Hope.

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81%On-Campus Housing

2,472 students (81% of the total) live in cottages, residence halls and apartments on-campus.