Pre-Engineering 100%
of Valpo College of Engineering graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation
Top 10% Your path to an exciting future in engineering starts here. Valpo’s preengineering program helps you build the math and science foundation to transition into an engineering major with confidence. The pre-engineering program is designed for students who want to build or strengthen the skills they need to enter one of Valpo’s six accredited engineering programs, while keeping them on track to graduate in four years. Whether you want to deepen foundational knowledge or figure out which discipline will fit you best, Valpo’s College of Engineering offers the support and personalized pathways to guide your journey to becoming a future engineer. You’ll be surrounded by professors who are 100% focused on undergraduate students, teaching every course, advising you on academics and career goals, and getting to know you by name. Small class sizes mean more personal mentorship, research opportunities, and a tight-knit community of engineers across every major. Whichever engineering program you choose, a significant portion of your coursework will involve hands-on lab experiences and research opportunities, so you can apply your skills to real-world challenges.
of undergraduate engineering programs nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report (2026)
ENGINEERING MAJORS Pre-engineering will help you build a strong foundation to enter one of Valpo’s six engineering programs, which are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (abet.org): • Bioengineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Mechanical Engineering Explore Valpo’s top-ranked programs at valpo.edu/engineering.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Hands-on learning is built into the Valpo engineering experience from day one. A good amount of your coursework will take place in the lab, where you’ll work with state-of-the-art equipment and apply classroom concepts to practical problems, the same kinds of challenges you’ll face as a professional engineer. You’ll discover which areas interest you most as you study in Valpo’s Fites Innovation Center, James S. Markiewicz Solar Energy Research Facility, major-specific labs, and more.
EXPERT MENTORSHIP
Be a Beacon Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu.)
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At Valpo, your professors are completely dedicated to your success. Along with teaching your classes, they serve as mentors and advisors, lead research projects with students, and provide professional development and graduate school preparation. With small class sizes and an open-door culture, you’ll build the kind of one-onone relationships that lead to top internship opportunities, strong recommendations, and a network that follows you into your career.
“Valpo has an environment for any student to succeed. You’re going to find encouragement along the way, whether it be from professors or other students like you. You have your people here, and you have a home here.” ASHLE Y VEL ASQUEZ ’25 MAJOR: Bioengineering
SCHOL ARSHIPS AND AWARDS For more information on financial aid, visit valpo.edu/aid.
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