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Programs

Student Support and Retention is commited to the continuous effort of creating and developing support systems and programs aimed at helping students thrive at Hope College.

Academic Improvement & Resilience (AIR)

The AIR program is designed to provide additional support to students on academic probation.

Fostering a Community of Excellence in Science (FACES)

FACES is a program that works to ease the transition process of underrepresented first-year students at Hope.

Fall Opportunity to Continue Upward Scholastically (FOCUS)

The FOCUS program is designed to make your freshman year transition to college as smooth as possible.

Spring Opportunity for Academic Recovery (SOAR)

The SOAR program is a weekly advising and seminar program for first year students who earned less than a 2.30 GPA during the fall semester.

SSR Workshops

Here are some of our workshops that we’ve partnered with others on campus to present. If you are interested in requesting one of our workshops or partnering with us for a workshop, please let us know!

Growth MindsetChemistry: SSR partners with Joanne Stewart from the chemistry department to learn about developing a growth mindset. We can do hard things!
Time ManagementAcademic Success Center: SSR partners with the Academic Success Center to learn about time management tips and how to change your study habits.
Degree Works and Schedule Planner RefersherStudent Support and Retention: SSR leads a refresher session on Degree Works and its tools for understanding your Anchor Plan and major/minor requirements.
Find Your MajorBoerigter Center of Calling and Career: SSR partners with the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career to help students find their passion and fit. This session will give them insight to their personal talents and how to choose their major.