Apply to Valpo

First-Year Undergraduate Transfer Undergraduate Access College Graduate

It’s not too late to apply to Valparaiso University!

At Valpo, we believe applying to college should be easy and stress-free. If you have questions about our application process, please reach out at admission@valpo.edu or 219.464.5011.

Apply as a First-Year Undergraduate Student

We know college decisions take time, and we want to make sure you have every opportunity to find the right fit. That’s why we’re offering a late decision application round — giving you extra time to apply and join our welcoming Valpo community.

Key Dates for Late Decision:

April 13 — Application deadline
April 18 — Admission decisions sent (sooner if you apply earlier!)
March 29 & April 12 — Admitted Student Days (visit campus, meet students and faculty)
April 26 — Valpo Bound Day (a special opportunity for admitted students to visit campus)
May 1 — National College Decision Day (extensions available!)
May 3 — Valpo Grad Party – Deposited students come celebrate with us!

Bonus! Visit Valpo, file your FAFSA by April 15, and submit your deposit by May 1 to receive a $1,000/year visit award (up to four years).

How to Apply

Applying is easy! Choose one of these options:

Common App – Apply Here — Please request to have your official high school or college transcripts sent to: transcripts@valpo.edu.
Valpo’s Online Application – Apply Here — This is the fastest, most convenient way for all prospective undergraduate students to apply, including transfer and international students.

Currently Accepting Applications — Scholarships Still Available!

Apply as a Transfer Undergraduate Student

We know college decisions take time, and we want to make sure you have every opportunity to find the right fit.

Transfer admission is rolling at Valpo and we’ve made the application process as streamless and stress-fee as possible. To start your journey, learn about our transfer admission.

We’ve given you two ways to apply:

Valpo’s Online Application – Apply Here — This is the fastest, most convenient way for all prospective undergraduate students to apply, including transfer and international students.
Common App – Apply Here — Please request to have your official high school or college transcripts sent to: transcripts@valpo.edu.

Required Supporting Documents

We will need all official transcripts from all of your colleges that you have attended. If you have completed less than 24 credits at a college or university, we will also need your official High School transcript.
Transcripts are only considered official if they come directly from your previous school and then directly to Valpo. Transfer Student Scholarships and Financial Aid Available!

Access College

Valparaiso University believes in providing a quality college education to young adults from all walks of life. For students who are looking for an alternative college experience, we created a two-year program called the Access College for Success.

Our application is free, and we do not require SAT or ACT scores or recommendation letters, but you are welcome to submit them if you would like to. If you have any questions, please contact your admission counselor.

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Completed application
Official high school transcripts
- Official transcripts are sent directly from your high school. If you have questions about submitting official transcripts, please reach out to your high school counselor. We cannot accept transcripts submitted by students or their parents.
Personal Statement – tell us why Valpo’s Access College for Success is right for you!

Apply as a Graduate Student

Valpo’s graduate admission process is as easy and busy-student-focused as our flexible, affordable, career-focused grad programs themselves. Here’s what you need to know:

Graduate Admission Qualifications

To qualify for admission into one of Valpo’s doctoral, master’s, or post-baccalaureate certificate programs, you must:

Graduate from an accredited college or university
Earn a 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
Submit all required documents for domestic or international citizenship (see below)

To apply to one of Valpo’s graduate programs, U.S. citizens and permanent residents must submit:

Valpo’s graduate application. Returning students who have missed two consecutive semesters must complete Valpo’s Re-admission Application.
Official transcripts from all university courses you’ve taken. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the application portal during the admission process. All official transcripts must be submitted prior to the start of classes.
Two recommendation letters from professors or employers.
A statement of purpose that describes why you are applying to Valpo, your interest in the degree program, and how it affects your personal and professional development. This can be 1–2 pages and should speak directly to the graduate program of interest.

Graduate Studies strongly recommends uploading all application requirements to your application portal. Submit questions about your application documents to grad@valpo.edu.

International graduate studies applicants have additional steps to complete and forms to submit. Please see Applying as an International Graduate Student.