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UNIVERSITY
Experience
A Comprehensive University
*Experience the best of both worlds with liberal
arts and pre-professional programs.
*Over 70 Areas of Study
Five Academic Colleges
▪ College of Arts and Sciences
▪ College of Business Administration
▪ College of Engineering
▪ College of Nursing
▪ Christ College – The Honors College
Two Schools
▪ Graduate School, School of Law
Experience
A Diverse Campus
▪ 4,000 students / 3,000 undergraduates
▪ 310-acre campus
▪ Students from most states, 50+ countries
▪ 38% Indiana, 30% Illinois
▪ Other popular states:
MI, WI, OH, MN, MO, NY, TX
▪ 49:51 male to female ratio
▪ 18% Multicultural & International Students
▪ Independent Lutheran
- 33% Lutheran
- 22% Roman Catholic
Experience
Excellent Learning…Excellent Outcomes
▪ Average class size: 20
▪ Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
▪ 90% of professors have their terminal degree
▪ Classes taught by teaching assistants: 0%
▪ 84% overall retention rate (National average: 78%)
▪ 50% of undergraduates receive their graduate degree
▪ 95% overall placement rate
- Arts & Sciences: 93%
- Business Administration: 97%
- Engineering: 100%
- Nursing: 98%
Experience
A Unique Freshman Program: The Valpo CORE
“The Human Experience”
▪ Discussion-based
▪ Taught by faculty from various disciplines
▪ Seminar-style courses
▪ Meet both in and outside the classroom
▪ Class size: 20 or fewer
▪ U.S. News & World Report cites Valpo as one of 43
institutions in the nation with a curriculum (Valpo
CORE) that aids in “making freshmen feel connected.”
Experience
Ethical Leadership
College of Business Administration:
Assessment Center – Students receive feedback from assessors; helping
students polish their business skills and identify and develop their greatest
marketable skills.
College of Engineering:
Engineers Without Borders – Students constructed a windmill and provided
electricity to a health clinic and school on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua.
College of Nursing:
Medical Mission Trips – Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
The VU Honor Code
 Established by students in 1944, it ensures that all students learn with
integrity and with trust from their professors and peers.
 “I have neither given or received, nor have I tolerated others’ use of
unauthorized aid.”
 Administered by the Honor Council, comprised of students and faculty
representing all colleges.
Experience
Integrated Learning
Internships, Co-ops & Careers
▪ American Express
▪ Abbott Laboratories
▪ The American Red Cross
▪ CNN
▪ Kemper Insurance Corp.
 IBM
 Mayo Clinic
 NASA
 Second City
 Sony
 WGN -TV
Experience
Community
STUDENT LIFE
A Place to Live
 Two-thirds live in University Housing
 Seven Residence Halls
 Five Co-ed
 Two All-Female
 Typically two Resident Assistants per floor
 Valpo apartments, fraternities and alternative living available
A Place to Work
 35% of students work on campus
 Off-campus employment also available
 Work with various offices, faculty and services
 40% of students take part in co-ops and internships
Experience
Faith In Learning
▪ The Valpo CORE in which you will explore a variety
of spiritual topics including the ideas of creation,
vocation, and death.
▪ Volunteer work through classes or social
organization; Valpo students spend 54,064 hours on
volunteer work each year.
▪ Spring break “servant events” occur in settings
where people need a helping hand.
▪ Social Action Leadership Team sponsors a wide
variety of ministry opportunities.
▪ A 2-course Theology requirement includes a
stimulating array of course choices.
▪ “Service Learning” opportunities enable you to and
practice what you learn in your course work.
Experience
Global Learning
VU Study Centers Abroad
- Cambridge, England
- Hangzhou, China
- Puebla, Mexico
- Reutlingen, Germany
Exchange Agreements
- Cambridge, England
- Paris, France
- Osaka, Japan
-Tübingen, Germany
-Gurgaon, India
-Coimbatore, India
Co-op Agreements
- Athens, Greece
- Granada, Spain
- Paris, France Internship
- Windhoek, Namibia
Off-Campus Study Opportunities
in the U.S.A.
- Washington Semester Program
- The Lutheran College Washington
Consortium
- Semester in the United Nations
- Chicago Urban Studies Semester
Other Opportunities at Valpo and
Abroad
- Africa: Engineers Without Borders
- Switzerland: ASURE-Solar Energy Turkey: Earthquake Study
China: CC/Premed Research trips Japan: Faculty/student trip
- Central America: Nursing
- Hawaii: Geography Volcano Study
Experience
Multicultural Opportunities
 Asian American Association (AAA)
 Black Student Organization (BSO)
 Confucius Institute
 Latinos in Valpo for Excellence (LIVE)
 Valpo International Student Association (VISA)
 Annual International Dinner
 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- features speakers, poets and panel discussions
 Native American Festival
 Peace and Social Justice Symposium
 MLK Jr. Cultural Center
Senator Paul Simon Award
for Campus Internationalization (2008)
Valparaiso University was one of five recipients of the
prestigious Senator Paul Simon Award, which
recognizes the University as a model for other
institutions of higher education in preparing graduates
with strong cross-cultural skills and global awareness.
Experience
Getting Involved
The Arts
Athletics
Student Activities
 Chamber Choir
 NCAA Division I
 Pep Band
 50 % of students
participate in
Recreational Sports
& Intramurals:
 100 + clubs &
organizations
 Kantorei
 Musical Theatre
 Plays
- Badminton
 Community Band
- Flag football
 Operas
- Golf
 University Chorale
- Swimming
 Symphony
Orchestra
- Tennis
 & More
- Ultimate Frisbee
- & More
 Greek Life
- 9 fraternities
- 7 sororities
- over 31 honors
organizations based on
your area of study
 Student Union Board
- plan on & off-campus
events
 Student Senate
Experience
NCAA Division I Athletics as a Valpo Crusader
Men:
Women:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football (FCS)
Golf
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Bowling
Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
*Member
of the
Horizon
League.
*Football
team is
member of
the
Pioneer
League.
Experience
Faith Opportunities
Christian Activities Board
 Fellowship of Christian Athletes
 Gospel Choir
 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
 Residential Ministry Program
 Chapel Vocation Retreat
 St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center
 Campus Crusade for Christ
 Social Ministries
 Soul Purpose
 Worship Service Participation
 Bible Studies
 Social Action Leadership Team
- World Relief Campaign
Experience
A Growing Campus
New Harre Union
150th Anniversary
Founded in 1859, Valpo
celebrated its 150th
anniversary in 2008-2009.
 202,000 square feet (nearly 4x larger)
 Opened January 2009
 Multiple lounge spaces
 Career Center
 Book Center
 Offices for Student Organizations
 Meeting rooms
 A game room
 Outdoor recreation rental center
 Ballroom
 Two dining areas
 Outdoor terrace
 24-hour computer lounge
 ATM machines
 Email kiosks
 Performance spaces
Experience
An Affordable College Education
Scholarships
 Every Application Considered
 Best ACT/SAT Composite Score
 Recalculated high school GPA
- Un-weighted 4.0 scale
- Based on Academic Courses:
(English, Math, Science, Social Science and Foreign
Language)
 Lutheran, Departmental and Other Scholarships Available
Financial Aid
 Over 90% of students receive scholarships and/or
financial aid
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- March 1st Priority Date
 Grants, Loans and Work-Study opportunities available
Experience
Applying for Admission
The Application Process:
 Rolling Admission
 Paper, Web and Common Applications
 4 to 6 Week Admission & Academic Scholarship Review
Process
 Application
 Personal Essay
 Official ACT or SAT scores
 Official High School Transcript
 Guidance Counselor Form
 Essay writing portion on the ACT is strongly recommended
for admission consideration
Important Dates:
 November 1 – Early Action (non-binding)
 January 15 – Scholarship Priority
Experience
Valparaiso, Indiana
▪ City population: 31,000
▪ 17 city parks
▪ 12 miles to the Indiana Dunes State Park
▪ 50 miles to Chicago
▪ 158 miles to Indianapolis (2 ½ hour drive)
Traveling:
▪ V-Line (Valpo’s FREE bus service!)
▪ South Shore Line (train) to/from Chicago
▪ Coach USA from Merrillville
Experience
Visits to Valparaiso University
2009-2010 Campus Visit Schedule
Visit Days for high school students:
Saturdays:
• September 19
• November 14
• April 17
Weekdays:
• October 12
• October 30
• February 15
Scholarship Days (admitted students):
• Saturday, February 6
• Arts & Sciences
• Friday, February 12
• Engineering, Nursing, Business
Admitted Student Days:
Jan. 25 (Sun-Mon): Arts & Sciences, Nursing, Engineering
Jan. 29 (Thurs.-Fri): Arts & Sciences, Business
Mar. 19 (Thurs- Fri): Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering
March 29 (Sun- Mon): Arts & Sciences, Nursing