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

Remote Operations for Student Development

In response to coronavirus COVID-19, Hope College offices are operating remotely until further notice. Please be patient, as you may experience a delay in our response. We encourage you to email sdev@hope.edu with your questions and concerns, and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner. If you have a local emergency, please contact Campus Safety at 616.395.7770.

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

Get Connected on Campus

The Office of Student Life provides opportunities to participate through student organizations and leadership opportunitites.

Hope CollegeStudent Development

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetFloor 1Holland, MI 49423

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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.