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Residential Life and Housing
Our goal is to create residential communities where students can:
- Flourish to meet their human potential
- Recognize, embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of all people
- Foster holistic personal development
- Actively engage and support Hope’s mission of academic excellence, which is grounded in the historic Christian faith
Want to know more about Residential Life and Housing? Get an in-depth look at the Residential Life Mission, Values and Guiding Principles.
Do you have questions about your residence hall, room dimensions, how to purchase a parking permit, or receive mail or packages? If the answer is yes, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions document linked below!
How to Change your Meal Plan
For Fall 2026, students are allowed to change their meal plan until 5pm on Friday, September 4 per the Dining Services and Board Policy.
To change your meal plan, click “Forms” from the menu and follow the instructions to update your meal plan choice.
2026 Fall Semester Move-In
Incoming student move-in is Thursday, August 27
Returning student move-in is Saturday, August 29
Both incoming and returning students will receive information in early August with details about the move-in process, and how to select a move-in time.
For students who must be on campus prior to the scheduled move-in, the email you receivein August will contain information about the early arrival request process.
Questions can be emailed to housing@hope.edu
Helpful Links to Campus Partners
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Visit Dining Services to view menus, hours of operation, dining plan and more.
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Visit the Disability and Accessibility Resources to learn more about the Housing Accomodation process or to apply.
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Visit the Academic Success Center where they offer free tutoring, peer coaching, group study sessions and more!
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Visit the Office of Student Life to learn more about student organizations and leadership opportunities.