Hope Alert

Due to extreme winter weather conditions, in-person classes are canceled and all administrative offices are closed on the Hope College campus Friday, January 23.  

Students: check your email and Moodle sites to get information about assignments and/or remote learning from your instructors.

The college will continue to provide services to students, including the following:

• Dining Halls: Phelps hours are as follows: 8-10 a.m. (breakfast), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5 to 7:30 p.m. (dinner). The Kletz Market will be closed.
• Dow Center: The Dow Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• DeVos Fieldhouse: DeVos will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Health Center: The Health Center will be closed.
• Van Wylen Library: The library will be closed. Visit the library website to access digital resources and support.
• Bookstore: The Bookstore will be closed.
• Mail: Campus Print and Mail Services will be closed.

 Other notes about events and activities scheduled:

• Friday’s Chapel service is canceled.
• The on-campus evening shuttle is canceled.
• While we continue to monitor conditions, Saturday’s activities and events are currently scheduled to proceed as planned.

For updates on the status of campus events and activities, please check the Hope App throughout the day.

Extreme Cold Warning: The forecast calls for very cold temperatures continuing through the weekend. Wind chills are expected to range from -15° to -30°F from early Friday through Saturday. Please bundle up, limit time outdoors when possible, use caution when traveling, and take care of one another.

FOR EMPLOYEES: When administrative offices are closed due to weather, employees from those areas are encouraged to work from home as you’re able. Please connect with your supervisor if you have any questions.

 Stay safe!