Challenge Yourself to Be Your Best
Christ College, Valparaiso University’s Honors College, offers strong students in every field of study an engaging alternative path to completing their general education requirements. Designated honors professors will guide you and other highly motivated students to examine significant questions, such as “What is the good life?” and “What are our responsibilities toward other human beings?” by reading great texts and writing thoughtful essays.
Christ College Application
If you have been admitted to Valpo for the Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 semester and beyond, submit your application to Christ College, The Honors College, below.
Leadership for Tomorrow
Tanner Gesell ’19 – mechanical engineering, music, Christ College Scholar
The Christ College community empowers students to take academic and personal chances. The skills cultivated by engaging in challenging philosophical questions lead students to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Christ College influences students to be world changers, both on campus and around the globe.
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.
Academic Programs
The Christ College Experience
Whatever their majors or career paths, Christ College students share the pleasure of intense engagement with thought and a commitment to understanding what they can accomplish in the world.
Why Christ College?
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 receive:
- 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.
Phone: 219.464.5011