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Valparaiso University Ranked #2 Best Value and #6 Best Regional Among Midwest Schools in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
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Valparaiso University’s Chicago-Based Healthcare Program Receives Accreditation and Recognition
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What to Expect in Your First Semester of Grad School
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Valparaiso University Offers Costumed Fun for the Whole Family this Halloween
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Connecting Service to Purpose: Inside the 2026 Valpo CAPS Fellows Experience

Christ College

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

Dive Deeper In A
Community That Cares

Valparaiso University’s honors college, Christ College, is so much more than an honors program. Rather than accelerated courses in a traditional field, our honors community is a place where curious and motivated students find their voice, their people, and their place on campus and in the world. Through our interdisciplinary seminar approach to the questions that matter most in our world, students from all colleges and majors collaborate toward a holistic understanding of why their work matters.

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Voices of Valpo

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NCUR Announcement 2019

“CC has always supported me in balancing my love of music with coursework in both CC and my engineering classes. There have been times where a paper is due on a concert night and my professors were able to give me an extension so that I could take the time I needed to write a good paper. You don’t have a lot of spaces in life where engineering and music are talking to each other, much less in combination with topics such as philosophy, theology, and history. But that’s what CC excels at — we call people from all disciplines to join in conversation with one another so that we can understand the topics we’re wrestling with from unique perspectives.”

— Ruth Cook ’27
Christ College Scholar

Mechanical Engineering
Music
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NCUR Announcement 2019

“My goal is to become a well-rounded individual who can navigate the world’s complexity with empathy and understanding … who can be flexible when circumstances demand it, and stand firm in my intellectual and moral convictions when necessary. While the specific career path I will pursue remains open, I am committed to the vocation of knowing – a calling that can be lived out in any circumstance.”

— Korbin Opfer ’26
Christ College Scholar

Geography
English Language and Literature
Humanities
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NCUR Announcement 2019

“CC provided me with a comprehensive humanities background about various philosophers’ views about the good life. This has been extremely helpful in understanding my clients’ mental health and working with them to find their purpose!”

— Vicki Arevalo ’22
Christ College Scholar

Psychology
Humanities
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NCUR Announcement 2019

“I do research and teach in atmospheric science, which requires theoretical and physical understanding, but which also affects people every day. Many scientists understand the technical details, but fewer think carefully about how to communicate their work and what it means. There can be incentives to over-specialize, but I’ve never wanted to follow that path. The deep thinking and intensive reading and writing at the core of CC has always helped me to understand how the science I do has broader meaning and purpose. I try to mentor my students with this in mind as well.”

— Russ Schumacher ’01
Christ College Scholar

 Meteorology
 Humanities
 Mathematics
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NCUR Announcement 2019

“My time in CC gave me a foundation for thinking about a changing world in the context of what does not change. The wisdom of the First-Year Program’s readings and the moral pondering of St Augustine are as valid now as they ever have been. “Working in a technical field (data science / analytics), I find there are very few people who have the same deep grounding in the humanities that I received at CC. This is to the world’s detriment.”

— Ralph Asher ’06
Christ College Scholar

Physics
English Language and Literature
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NCUR Announcement 2019

“CC taught me to take time to apply critical thinking skills to the problems I need to solve. Sometimes you just need to slow down, take a breath, and decide which question you’re trying to answer. It’s surprising how many people in the world skip this step. Whether I need to understand how to fix a complex issue at work, or how to process information in life, the ‘questioning’ approach I learned in CC has helped me clearly define key arguments, and use that clarity to find the best path forward. Thoughtfulness can be a superpower!”

— Travis Alber ’96
Christ College Scholar

English Language and Literature
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NCUR Announcement 2019

“CC is definitely a place where ideas are thrown [to] flourish and grow. It’s a place of difference, but not in a way that is meant to be hostile or isolating. There’s no right answers in CC, which is frustrating — because sometimes you just want to leave knowing something! But CC teaches you that sometimes the best discussion leaves you with more questions. It’s those concepts that you leave with that stick with you, that challenge your thinking, that can help you challenge someone else.”

— Eseosasere Okundaye ’20
Christ College Scholar

Social Work
Political Science
Christ College 60th Anniversary Celebration: Save the Date for Saturday, October 2, 2027.

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Cam Haggett

Cam Haggett ’28

Christ College
Connor Joffe

Connor Joffe ’25

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Jack Colwell

Jack Colwell ’25

Christ College

Christ College

Rankings and Reputation

Third-oldest

honors college in the United States

8 Fulbrights

awarded to Christ College Scholars in the past two years

75 first-year students

accepted each year to Christ College

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Degree Excellence

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Connecting Service to Purpose: Inside the 2026 Valpo CAPS Fellows Experience

Imagine spending your summer doing meaningful work, backed by mentors and a group of peers who help you explore your future direction. That’s what eight Valparaiso University students got to […]

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Valparaiso University Awarded 2026 Educating Character Initiative Institutional Impact Grant

Valparaiso University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology have received a joint Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake […]

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Promoting Public Safety: Valparaiso University Meteorologists Examine Tornado Emergency Guidelines

 When tornados occur, timely and effective communication can mean the difference between safety and tragedy.  A new paper by researchers at Valparaiso University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the […]

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Storm Pendleton ’25, ’26 MHA, Fosters Community Well-Being Through Healthcare Leadership

One of the biggest hallmarks of the college experience is discovering who you really are – whether that be through classes, adventures with friends, clubs and organizations, or real-life professional […]

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A Beacon’s Reflection | Nickie Smar ’28

In 2024, I was a high school senior about to graduate and I felt overwhelmed with the amount of questions I had about my future. I knew that I loved […]

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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 Cambridge-Oxford 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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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

Mueller Hall
1300 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493

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