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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亚洲色吧檚 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.
Campus Life
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亚洲色吧檚 basketball team.

By virtue of its status as the nation亚洲色吧檚 capital, Washington, D.C., is steeped in rich American history and diverse international cultures.

Many Washington Honors Semester students enjoy their experience so much that they move back after graduation, making D.C. one of the largest and most active centers of Hope alumni.

Living Independently

Washington Honors Semester participants live with other Hope students in a program-arranged apartment complex. Students will gain the experience of commuting daily to work, shopping for groceries in an urban environment and preparing their own food.

During free time, enjoy the capital亚洲色吧檚 bustling nightlife or take advantage of many free museums and attractions. There is also a wide range of churches and denominations for worship.

Transportation

While in Washington, students will learn how to navigate the city using the WMATA Metro system, which is convenient and safe. The college provides an unlimited-use pass for the entire semester. One of the best forms of transportation is walking, which is easy to do in a very compact capital city. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Washington, and there are many inexpensive flight options into the city. Students also have the option of keeping a personal car with them during the semester.

Hope CollegeWashington Honors Semester

Lubbers Hall126 East 10th StreetRoom 209Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7545

dcsemester@hope.edu