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HOLLAND – Hope College is anticipating the largest incoming class in its history as the new school year approaches.

The college’s 150th academic year will begin formally with the annual Opening Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. in the Richard and Helen DeVos Fieldhouse.  The featured speaker will be Dr. Marc Baer, professor of history and chair of the department.

The public is invited.  Admission is free.

The incoming class is expected to top the previous high of 819 set in 2007.

Residence halls for new students will open on Friday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m., with New Student Orientation beginning later that day and continuing through Monday, Aug. 29.  Residence halls for returning students will open on Sunday, Aug. 28, at noon.  Fall semester classes will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 8 a.m.

For more information vist Hope's Orientation Page.