Christ College

Christ College, Valparaiso’s Honors College, inspires bold thinking and meaningful learning

Dive Deeper in a Community that Cares

In Valparaiso University’s Honors College, you’ll contemplate life’s deepest questions alongside a community of thinkers, leaders, and changemakers. Fueled by curiosity and guided by faith and reason, you’ll uncover your purpose — and the power of your voice.

Are you ready to take your education further? Christ College offers a unique academic experience for Valpo’s most intellectually gifted and motivated students — an alternative general education path designed to elevate learning through deep inquiry and interdisciplinary thinking. Rooted in community, this is a space where purpose and passion intersect, fostering confidence and leadership that emerge naturally.

Through courses led by dedicated honors faculty, you’ll engage deeply with texts, ideas, and peers, building skills that empower you far beyond the classroom. Regardless of your major, the Christ College experience cultivates a readiness to lead with integrity, make a positive impact, and begin to discover what it means to live a “good life.”

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Purposeful Passion

Eseosasere Okundaye ’20 – political science/pre-law and social work, Christ College Scholar

The broad array of topics covered in Christ College allows students to grow their own personal values and shape their life’s purpose. Faculty encourage students to openly share their ideas in a safe space -free of criticism – fostering growth of student confidence. Confidence and purpose naturally lead to leadership, one of the many skills cultivated by CC.

Don’t Just Shine ANywhere

Radiate Everywhere

Rankings and Reputation

3rd Oldest

Honors College in the United States

8 Fulbrights

Awarded in the Past Two Years

75 First-Year Students

Accepted Each Year to Christ College

News & Stories

Degree Excellence

Valparaiso University Graduate Awarded Fulbright Grant

Micah Koppang ’25 — a Spanish major with a minor in political science — is the latest Valparaiso University graduate to be selected to receive the Fulbright Grant. Through the […]

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Holistic Education in Action: Roman Van Meter ’26 Blends History and French at Valpo

Roman Van Meter ’26 embodies what it means to be a Valparaiso University student: someone who refuses to be confined by traditional academic boundaries. The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native arrived […]

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Authentic Pastry-Making Experience At Home Takes Valpo French Students Abroad

At Valpo, the college experience extends beyond your major. We see these formative years as a journey that helps our Beacons find their true calling in the world and make […]

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Simeon Ehm’s ’24 Path from Environmental Passion to Purposeful Impact

When Simeon Ehm ’24 first arrived at Valparaiso University from Castle Rock, Colorado, he was looking for more than a degree. He was searching for direction — a place to […]

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Natalya Reister ’25 Finds Spark, Confidence, and Community at Valpo

When Natalya Reister ’25 visited Valparaiso University for the first time, it wasn’t the college visit she was expecting. It was the summer of 2020, during the height of COVID-19 […]

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About the College

Since 1967, Valpo’s Christ College (CC) has welcomed intellectually curious students to an alternative path through their general education requirements. Emulating the Oxford-Cambridge model, students examine topics in engaging, discussion-focused seminar classes and receive close guidance from dedicated honors faculty. We bring together inquisitive students from every major in a unique, interdisciplinary environment that sparks new perspectives and bold thinking. No matter your field, a Christ College education prepares you for career success and so much more. When you become a Christ College Scholar, you embark on a transformative journey – one where you’ll engage with life’s biggest questions, forge lasting connections, and enrich your life with learning and purpose.

FAITH-INFORMED, PURPOSE-DRIVEN

Cultivate Your Calling with Us

At Christ College, you will sharpen your voice and your vision alongside faculty who know you by name and by your strengths. There are ample advantages to the interdisciplinary learning, personalized support, and career-ready opportunities that Christ College offers you, but we’ve outlined some key benefits of being a Christ College Scholar here.

As a CC Scholar, you receive

As a CC Scholar, you will:

Fulfill your general education requirements in small interdisciplinary seminars with other deeply engaged students.
Pursue your many passions in academics, music, sports, leadership, and service.
Challenge yourself to be your best in a supportive community rather than a high-pressure environment.
Develop your expertise outside of the classroom through educational opportunities beyond campus.
Hone skills for a lifetime — reading closely, tackling new problems, and articulating your ideas clearly in a variety of contexts.

As a CC Scholar, you recieve:

The confidence to stand out among your peers in your job search and throughout your careers.
Four years of honors experience without additional courses, in a collaborative learning environment with more one-on-one attention.
Priority registration, so you can do more.
Extra mentoring opportunities by faculty and peers, as well as specialized honors advising and post-graduation guidance.
Scholarships for study abroad and undergraduate research opportunities.

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Contact Us

Follow Christ College online at linktr.ee/ValpoCC, where you’ll find our social media pages alongside back issues of The Spillikin. Prospective students may apply to Christ College via their admissions portal.

Christ College

219.464.5022

Christ.College@valpo.edu

Mueller Hall
1300 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493