Innovate our Programs

Our vision is to ensure every Hood student has at least one life-changing experiential learning opportunity.

Internships, study abroad, service learning, summer research with faculty--these experiences change students' lives. Hood College has always offered out-of-classroom learning, and many of our degree programs require it. Regardless of a student's major, high-impact experience:

• Deepen and broaden classroom learning
• Improve confidence, critical thinking and professional development skills
• Support student progress and graduation
• Enable career and self-explorations

Yet, while these rewarding experiences are increasingly vital for every graduate's success, they are not equally available to all Hood students. research shows that high-impact learning improves educational outcomes for all students, with greater impact for first-generation and underserved college students. Potential employers and advanced degree programs prefer college graduates who have proven their aptitude and themselves through these experiences. 

Join Us

During Forging the Future: The Campaign for Hood College, we seek $35 million in philanthropic support to expand our academic offerings. Endowments provide an enduring stream of funding from interest income, while current-use, expendable gifts support students and faculty immediately.

Give Now and Help Hood Forge the Future