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Academic Programs
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Institutional Research

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Valpo’s Learning Centers

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Leadership and Governance

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Graduate Studies

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Multicultural Programs

Calling & Spiritual Life

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Spiritual Life

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Christ College – Honors College
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Uplift Valpo

Valpo Community

Community

Christian Leadership and Formation

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Career and Alumni Network

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Corporate and Employer Relations

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Alumni Success

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Valpo LEAD’s – Leadership Education Across Departments

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Faculty Excellence
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Awards and Rankings

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Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Celebration

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Student Life

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Counseling Center

Campus Events
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Student Resources

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Alumni Success

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Bach Institute

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Career and Alumni Network

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Discover Your Bright Future.

Don’t Just Shine Anywhere

Radiate Everywhere

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Story Pathways Spiral

Samantha Kolberg ’25

Christ College
Drew Attinger
Story Pathways Spiral

Drew Attinger ’25

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kuda Chikonyora
Story Pathways Spiral

Kuda Chikonyora’s ’25

Actuarial Science

Top 15 Things
to Know About Valpo

12:1

student-to-faculty ratio

100%

of classes are led by faculty, not teaching assistants (TAs)

19

average class size

22

Graduate-Level Offerings

140+

majors and minors

3.69

average freshman GPA

200+

International Students

40+

study abroad programs

17

national sorority and fraternity chapters

>25%

of students participate in fraternity or sorority chapters

100+

Annual Arts Performances

19

Division I Sports Teams

300+

Acres of Campus

64,000+

global alumni network

100+

student organizations and clubs

12:1

student-to-faculty ratio

100%

of classes are led by faculty, not teaching assistants (TAs)

19

average class size

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Voices of Valpo

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Notice of Data Incident

“What I have enjoyed most about my experience in biology at Valpo is being a part of the research intensive program. This introduced me to the various biology research labs on campus and allowed me to do undergraduate research for four years!”

— Abby Boyle ’25

Biology
Lane Sheel

Notice of Data Incident

“I really loved the smaller, more personal feel of the campus and the university, and the one-on-one interactions with the faculty. … I could tell that [Valpo] was going to be a place that cared about me as a person and that cared about my journey, not only during my four years here, but where I ended up after.”

— Lane Scheel ’25

Mathematics
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Notice of Data Incident

“I was drawn to Valpo not only because of the opportunities in the classroom, but also those outside of it. I was also really excited that there were so many opportunities for growth.”

— Maiah Deogracias ’24

Digital Media Arts
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Notice of Data Incident

“Valpo taught me how to research, and how to communicate complex scientific ideas to people who’ve never been exposed to them before.”

— David Goad ’14, Ph.D. student at Washington University in St. Louis

Biology
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Lane Sheel
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Notice of Data Incident

Valparaiso University (“Valpo”) is providing notification of an event that may impact certain individual. Valpo recently experienced unusual activity on our network. In response, we quickly began working with third-party  […]
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Exploring AI at Valpo: English Professors Light the Path to Future–Ready Skills

After 33 years of teaching writing, Senior Research Professor Kelly Belanger, M.A., Ph.D., has learned to expect one constant: technology will always be changing the field. In her role as […]
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2025-2026 Music Ensemble Outreach Tours

2025-2026 Music Ensemble Outreach VU String Orchestra Run-Out Concerts: September 22-October 2, 2025 September 22, 20259:00 a.m. Concert at Valparaiso High School (closed to the public) September 26, 202510:00 a.m. […]
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Valparaiso University Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition Receives Grants

The Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County — affiliated with Valparaiso University — has recently received two grants to continue its work in building a healthier community. One […]
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Is Graduate School the Right Next Step for You?

You may be asking yourself, “What is a graduate school?” At its simplest, graduate school is advanced education beyond a bachelor’s degree. It’s where graduate programs give you the chance […]

Presidential Search

Valparaiso University has launched the search for its 20th president — a visionary and mission-driven leader to guide the institution into its next era of academic excellence, faithful service, and transformative impact.

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Upcoming Events

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September 23

Korean Language Group

4:00 pm

September 23

Spanish Table

5:00 pm

September 23

Retablos Paintings

6:00 pm

September 24

Graduate and Professional School Fair (VUCAN)

10:00 am

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learnmoreindiana’s CollegeApplication Week starts tomorrow 🎉 Celebrate by submitting your Valpo application from September 22–26. Here’s what you need to know:Our application can be completed: 🤎 in just a few minutes 💛 for free – no fees required 🤎 online at valpo.edu/apply or via commonapp Plus, if you apply to Valpo and visit campus between August 1 – December 12, you’ll be eligible for the Valpo Visit Award: a $1,000 scholarship per year, for up to four years – that's $4,000! Start your application today at the link in our bio!
It's that Valpo glow ✨ We're already a month into the fall semester – what have you discovered that makes you happier?
After 33 years of teaching writing, Senior Research Professor Kelly Belanger, M.A., Ph.D., has learned to expect one constant: technology will always be changing the field 🤖That’s why she and valpoenglish faculty are preparing our Beacons to meet the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) head-on! From integrating AI into assignments to engaging in generative AI exercises, read about how Valpo English is preparing students to excel beyond the capabilities of AI at the link in our bio ✨
Undergraduate students don't have to wait to get involved in research – just look to our valpo_phys_astro students 🚀 Watch this video to learn about the research our Beacons dived into on binary stars this summer!Want to learn more about Valpo's astronomy and space science program? Visit the link in our bio ✨
New year, new tour route ✨Come explore campus with us — we’ve got fresh stops and all the Valpo vibes waiting for you. And did you know? When you visit and apply, you could score the Valpo Visit Award: $1,000 per year, up to $4,000 total! Just complete an official visit between August 1 – December 12, apply for admission, and the award is yours. So what are you waiting for? Your tour (and your award) start at valpo.edu/visit 🤎💛
We are proud to celebrate valpofsl’s Panhellenic Council for being recognized with the Panhellenic Conference Excellence Award over the summer 🏆This award has been bestowed on just 11 schools across the country, mandating significant innovation in academia, community impact, leadership, recruitment, and more. “For our council, earning the National Excellence Award represents the time, effort, and hard work we’ve invested into our Panhellenic community,” says Panhellenic Council president Becca Haller ’26. “It demonstrates that even as a smaller campus community, Valpo can be a leader on the national stage by living out the values of the Panhellenic experience every day.” Read more about this stellar achievement at the link in our bio 🤎💛
Today marks the beginning of HispanicHeritageMonth! All students are invited to celebrate and learn together throughout the month with valpo_live and other groups on campus 🤎💛Here are some events to keep on your radar for September: 🎉 Kickoff with valpodining, valpoomp, and Valpo VALE 🗓️ September 17 at 4-8 p.m. on the West Lawn ❓ Food trucks, music, folkloric, and dance classes 🎨 Crafts, Games, and Education Time with valpobloomscholarsprogram 🗓️ September 19 at 3-5 p.m. in Loke Hall ❓ Fun crafts and learning about Latino culture 🖌️ Retablos Paintings: Latin America's Miracle Memorials with valpolinc 🗓️ September 23 at 6-7 p.m. in the LINC ❓ Create your own votive painting 🎶 "Ritmos de mi Tierra" with valpoomp and valpomusic 🗓️ September 25 at 2-3 p.m. in the Duesenberg Recital Hall ❓ Gloria Dorado and and Q'iru Duet presentation and masterclass 🔍 Find the Flag with valpo_live 🗓️ September 30 at 6-7 p.m. in Loke Hall ❓ Explore the meaning behind different Latin-American flags See the full schedule of events and learn more about how you can get involved on campus this Hispanic Heritage Month at the link in our bio.
Visit Valpo ➡️ apply to Valpo ➡️ earn a scholarship 💸Future Beacons who apply for admission and complete an official visit between August 1 – December 12 will earn the Valpo Visit award: $1,000 per year for up to four years! Here's what you need to do: 1️⃣ Sign up for a visit – whether that's a campus tour, an info session, a special admission event, or an overnight visit – at valpo.edu/visit 2️⃣ Apply at valpo.edu/apply or via commonapp Why wait? Secure the bag today at the link in our bio 🤎💛
These campanile bells are music to our ears 🔔Hear the sounds and see the sights of our campus yourself – visit Valpo at the link in our bio 🤎💛
Don't mind us, we're just leveling up for NationalVideoGameDay 💪 Give your resident valpoesports gamer a shoutout in the comments, power on the consoles in the valpogamecenter, or take an hour or two to unwind with your favorite game to celebrate 🤎💛



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