Warm and Welcoming
Home-schooled students find Hope an excellent next step, with its friendly students, close connections with faculty, and sky's-the-limit academics.
Home-Schooled Students
Our Admissions team is experienced in working with home-schooled applicants and can assist you in completing your unique admissions requirements.
When to Apply
We recommend you apply early in the fall of your senior year. November 1 is the Early Notification Deadline, and students whose applications are complete by that date will receive their admissions decision the week of December 2. Applications completed after November 1 will be reviewed and decisions sent on a rolling basis.
Your complete application includes:
- Completed Common Application
- $35 application fee
- High school transcript
- ACT or SAT scores
In addition to the regular application requirements, you must include these items:
- Letter of recommendation from a non-family member who is knowledgeable regarding the applicant’s academic potential.
- Official transcripts from any college(s) attended
Send supporting materials to:
Bekkering Admissions Office
69 East 10th Street
P.O. Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000
admissions@hope.edu
If you have questions about your application and the admissions process, or if you are having trouble accessing your account, please contact the Admissions Office.
Admissions Decisions
Early notifications regarding admission decisions are mailed the week of December 2. Following the first notification date in December, applicants will be notified regarding their admission decision within 3 to 4 weeks after their files are complete in the Admissions Office.
