Hope College

Hope College
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
First-year
November 1 is our Early Notification Deadline (non-binding). If your application is complete by this date we’ll mail our decision in early December. We review applications completed after November 1 on a rolling basis.
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.
Application requirements for first-year students:
- Completed Common Application including high school transcript and School Report
- Official transcript(s) from any colleges you’ve attended (dual enrollment/early college)
November 1 is our Early Notification Deadline (non-binding). If your application is complete by this date we’ll mail our decision in early December. We review applications completed after November 1 on a rolling basis.
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.
Transfer
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.
Application requirements for transfer students:
- Completed Common Application
- Official final high school transcript (submitted by a counselor at your former high school)
- College transcript(s) (from all previous colleges)
After you submit your application, you can check your application status through our online portal.

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Faithful, Welcoming, and Transformational — Hope College is where Christ became a relationship for me, where I’ve encountered the most amazing mentors and loving friends, and where opportunities have taken me from downtown Holland, Michigan to Pennsylvania Avenue.