Overnight Visits

Due to limited availability, overnight visits after Hope's spring break (March 16-25) are limited to high school seniors only.

My host and her roommate were two of the happiest, friendliest girls I've ever met in my life. They answered all of my questions and made sure I was never bored, while being flexible with the night's activities.
— Anna, Pittsburgh, PA

Overnight visits are typically offered Sunday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, during the academic year, and in conjunction with an Individual Visit, Visit Day, or Saturday Morning Visit. Overnight visits with a current Hope student are a great way to see what campus life is all about. Here's some of what you might expect from your overnight visit at Hope:

• Explore award-winning downtown Holland, only a couple blocks from campus.
• Cheer on Hope athletes at our state-of-the-art DeVos Fieldhouse.
• Join current students for a round of frisbee golf.
• Hang out in the residence halls with Hope students.
• Experience the Gathering (Sunday evening chapel service).
• Drink a cup of coffee at the Kletz while listening to a student performance.
• Watch the sun set over Lake Michigan.
• Use dinner as a chance to "people watch" — can you picture yourself here?

Scheduling Your Overnight Visit

There are two options for scheduling an overnight visit at Hope:

What to Bring

• Sleeping bag and pillow
• Bath towel
• Personal items (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc.)
• Extra money (snacks, bookstore, movies, etc.)
• Homework or other activities to do on your own
• Attire for athletic centers (swimming pool, racquetball and basketball courts, indoor track, weight room, exercise equipment)

Connecting with your Overnight Host

Who will contact me? One of your overnight hosts (there will be two because they are roommates) will be contacting you to introduce themselves and arrange a time and place to meet. This would be a great chance for you to tell them what you are interested in doing while you are here!

When will they contact me? Your overnight host will either call or email you within a week of scheduling your overnight. Feel free to call the Admissions Office if you have not heard from your host two days prior to your arrival on campus.

Where do I go when I arrive? If your visit is scheduled for a weeknight, you will typically meet your host at the Admissions Office between 4:30 and 5:00 PM. For visits taking place on a Sunday night or for arrivals after 5:00 PM, you can meet your host at their residence hall or a place that works with your arrival schedule. Contact information: