Schedules
We are so excited to have you join the Valparaiso University community! As you begin to get ready for your journey at Valparaiso University, FOCUS (New- Student Orientation) will be one of your first steps on-campus.
FOCUS is for new undergraduates who are starting classes on-campus at Valpo for Fall 2025. This year’s FOCUS dates are June 9, 10, 12, 13, and August 15, with Welcome Week beginning on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and fall semester classes beginning the following Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
FOCUS is a day-long event for new first-year/ transfer students and their family members/ guests. At FOCUS, students spend their time preparing for class registration, learning their way around campus, discovering co-curricular opportunities, and getting to know each other. Family members/ guests learn about campus resources so they can help their students with the transition to college.
Local Lodging
If you are not from the local area, we recommend that you stay locally the night of your FOCUS date. Our FOCUS day will end around 5:00 p.m. and there is no better way to learn about our great town than by spending some more time IN Indiana – enjoy your stay!
June FOCUS: Students and Guests
All students will start to get to know your way around campus, meet new friends, learn more about campus resources, and register for classes. FOCUS is a long day and we encourage everyone to wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and get ready to envision your life at Valpo.
If you are in Christ College, Access College, a Student Athlete, or a Bloom Scholar your first session will be at 8:30 a.m. and you will want to check-in starting at 8:00 a.m.
The opening session will start at 10:00 a.m. with check-in beginning at 9:00 a.m. Throughout the day you will move around campus with a group of fellow incoming students. The sessions will range from learning about campus resources to meeting new students. The FOCUS schedule includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. FOCUS sessions plan to end around 5:00 p.m.
Student Schedule Outline
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Check-in for Pre-FOCUS Sessions, (listed below)
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. – Pre-FOCUS Sessions (Christ College, Student Athletes, Access College, and Bloom Scholars)
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Check-in Open
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – FOCUS Programming (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
June 2025 Student Schedule Coming Soon!
The FOCUS Family/ Guest schedule emphasizes information and resources to direct students when they need help during their time at Valpo. It is a full day of sessions with optional dinner on campus.
If you are a family member/ guest of a Christ College student, Access College student, a Student Athlete, or a Bloom Scholar your first session will be at 8:30 a.m. and you will want to check-in starting at 8:00 a.m.
The opening session will start at 10:00 a.m. with check-in beginning at 9:00 a.m. Throughout the day you will move around campus with a group of fellow parents/ guests. The sessions will range from learning about campus resources to meeting other parents, family members and guests. The FOCUS schedule includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. FOCUS sessions plan to end around 5:00 p.m.
Family/ Guest Schedule Outline:
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Check-in for Pre-FOCUS Sessions, (listed below)
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. – Pre-FOCUS Sessions (Christ College, Student Athletes, Access College, and Bloom Scholars)
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Check-in Open
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – FOCUS Programming (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
June 2025 Family/ Guest Schedule Coming Soon!
August FOCUS: Students and Guests
It is strongly recommended that all new students attend June FOCUS. August FOCUS is reserved for students who live more than 500 miles away. However, if it is not possible to come in earlier due to visa restrictions or other challenges, new students need to attend August FOCUS, which will be on Friday, August 15.
International students attend International Student Orientation (sponsored by the Office of International Programs) in addition to August FOCUS programming.
August 2025 Student Schedule Coming Soon!
August 2025 Family/ Guest Schedule Coming Soon!