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Risk and Responsibility Paperwork

All off-campus programs or events involving student groups and short-term academic travel require participants to complete Risk and Responsibility paperwork based on the duration of the program.

For all Study Abroad programs including Hope College May/June Terms, and Immersion Trips, please visit travel.hope.edu to register for a trip.

Google Forms will not be accepted. Please ensure that the paperwork is completed correctly.  If you have questions about any Risk and Responsibility paperwork or process, please contact the Student Development Office at 616.395.7800.

One day 
Form Action

Assumption of Risk and Release for One day/One overnight program

Academic Travel and student groups:
Submit to Student Development at least two business days prior to leaving.
One overnight 
Form Action

Eligibility to Participate

Submit to Student Development at least two business days prior to leaving. 

Student Off-Campus Program Responsibilities

Take originals forms with you. Submit copies to Student Development at least two business days prior to leaving.

Assumption of Risk and Release for One day/One overnight program

Academic Travel and student groups:
Submit to Student Development at least two business days prior to leaving.
Two or more overnights (domestic or international) 
Form Action

Eligibility to Participate

Submit to Student Development at least two business days prior to leaving. 

Student Off-Campus Program Responsibilities

Take originals forms with you. Submit copies to Student Development at least two days prior to leaving.

Assumption of Risk and Release for Two or More Nights for either a Domestic or International program

Academic Travel and student groups: Submit to Student Development at least two business days prior to leaving.

Online Itinerary

Academic Travel and student groups: The faculty advisor/trip leader needs to complete the form and submit two days prior to travel.  An electronic copy of the itinerary will be sent to submitting person's email and to risk@hope.edu

Medical and Mental Health History Form

Take original CONFIDENTIAL forms with you. Leave copies with the department secretary in a sealed envelope.
Off-Campus Student Social Conduct and Behavior Contract 
(paper form only)
OPTIONAL — Take original forms with you. Send copies to Student Development.