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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鈥檚 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.
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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.
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 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women鈥檚 basketball team.

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion empowers students to excel academically and flourish as socially responsible members in a diverse world.

We provide opportunities, resources and advocacy in partnership with the greater Hope College community to promote a Christ-centered culture of equity and inclusion.

MICROAGGRESSION TOOLKIT
Resources and strategies for responding to microaggressions

Vision

Our community will live and learn together authentically, compassionately and responsibly as influencers for positive social change in our increasingly diverse world.

Guiding Principles

Diversity, equity and inclusion are:

Inspired by the historic, ecumenical Christian faith and its call for love and justice
Grounded in the Virtues of Public Discourse (humility, hospitality, patience, courage and honesty)
Integral components of the Hope College experience for students, faculty and staff
Reflective of the dignity and worth of all human beings
Sources of enrichment and strength for our community

Diverse Perspectives Blog

Black History Month Lecture 2024
Posted May 10, 2024 by Nicole Dykstra

Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, Vice President of Culture and Inclusive Excellence at Hope College, presen...
Affirming LGBTQ+ Student Lecture 2024
Posted May 09, 2024 by Nicole Dykstra

I wondered all along why I came to Hope.听 Matt Shepard鈥檚 death had an extremely profound impac...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Lecture 2024
Posted May 08, 2024 by Nicole Dykstra

Professor Emeritus John Yelding is the best person for helping us recall the legacy of Marti...
My Truth: Susan Davies
Posted May 05, 2024 by Susan Davies, Class of 2024 (Photo by Luong Tran)

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion is pleased to release the My Truth Series. This series c...
My Truth: Rachel Shaw
Posted May 04, 2024 by Rachel Shaw, Class of 2024 (Photo by Luong Tran)

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion is pleased to release the My Truth Series. This series c...
My Truth: Sara Cerda
Posted May 03, 2024 by Sara Cerda, Class of 2024 (Photo by Luong Tran)

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion is pleased to release the My Truth Series. This series c...