The Philadelphia Center Information

The Philadelphia Center is an experience-based program, managed by Hope College and founded and recognized by the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA). The Philadelphia Center is committed to undergraduate education and its connections to field and disciplinary exploration and development; community involvement and responsibility; experiential learning and critical reflection; graduate school possibilities; career and employment options; and collaborative efforts in programmatic and curricular work. We provide a structured educational environment for undergraduate students in the context of an urban setting. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates professional work, academic seminars, and independent living experiences in urban communities and offers opportunities in most fields and disciplines of study. We are dedicated to helping undergraduates find their personal and professional direction in life.