Alumni Success

At Valparaiso University, we are committed to lighting the way to our students’ bright futures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum, student organizations, and experiential learning opportunities help our students shine during their college experience and beyond.

The numbers speak for themselves. For 30 consecutive years, more than 90% of Valpo graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation. 

No matter their college major or career paths, Valpo students graduate ready to be leaders in their careers and beacons in their community. Read more about the success of recent graduates and how far their light reaches.

The Value of Research

Discover something new. At Valpo, students from STEM fields to the humanities are encouraged to work with faculty mentors to devise research meaningful to their passions and the world around them.

Quinn Albert ’18

The Importance of an Internship

Engage your learning. Through the Career Center, Valpo students secure internships that maximize their experiential learning and prepare them for promising careers after graduation.

Cody Packer ’21

Montell Hall ’18

A Look to the Future

Gain experience in your field. Through job shadowing and field studies, Valpo students are able to learn more about the professional world and understand where their degrees and interests can take them.

Joey Hess III ’20 and Gianna Prucha ’21

A Legacy of Faith

Combine your academic and spiritual growth. As an independent Lutheran institution, Valpo offers many opportunities for students to engage in their faith and help others do the same with student involvement in the Chapel of the Resurrection.

Emily Smith ’19