FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT AT VALPO
At Valpo, you'll feel right at home among more than 150 transfer students each year, benefiting from small class sizes and engaged faculty mentors who encourage hands-on learning. And as a Valpo graduate, you'll join a network of over 60,000 alumni worldwide with an outcome rate above 90% for over 30 years. Located an hour southeast of Chicago and a short walk away from the City of Valparaiso’s vibrant downtown, opportunities abound at Valpo — undergraduate research and internships, prestigious fellowships, Division I athletics, a wide range of study abroad and arts programs, over 100 student organizations, and a thriving fraternity and sorority life.
What are you waiting for? Apply today! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… .
1. APPLY
Apply online at valpo.edu/apply or via CommonApp.
2. REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
Request your official college transcripts from each college/university that you have attended and have them sent to our Office of Undergraduate Admission at transcripts@valpo.edu.
3. SUBMIT THE FAFSA FORM
Be sure to complete your free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) form and add Valpo’s school code (001842). Once you are admitted to the University and we receive your FAFSA, our Office of Financial Aid will prepare an award letter, which will be mailed to you.
Then, get ready to shine bright as a Beacon!
VISITING CAMPUS
There’s no better way to experience what it’s like to be a Valpo student than by visiting campus!
• Attend an individual or group campus tour
• Join us for a Preview Day, Admitted Student Day, or an overnight visit
• Plan a virtual visit with current students
Start planning your Valpo visit at valpo.edu/visit.
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Our rigorous academic programs are designed to challenge and inspire. From our nationally recognized engineering and nursing programs to our robust liberal arts curriculum, we prepare students to excel in their chosen fields, whether you're wrapping up your bachelor's degree or advancing your career by returning to college. Check out valpo.edu/academics for a comprehensive list of majors, minors, and areas of study.
EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
• Inclusive, interconnected, dynamic community
• More than 100 co-curricular and extracurricular organizations
- Arts opportunities
- Faith community
- Fraternity and sorority life
- Intramural sports
- Multicultural organizations
Visit valpo.edu/student-life to get involved.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Valparaiso University offers merit scholarships to transfer students with at least a 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA and 15 transferable credits!
TRANSFERRING CREDITS
• Transfer credits are awarded on a courseby-course basis once you are admitted
• Most university, college, or community college courses equal to corresponding Valpo courses are applied toward general education requirements or as elective credits with grades of C-minus or better
• Courses in your major may fulfill major requirements upon approval by dean or department chair
Additional transfer scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa, associate's degree completion, and other partnerships range from $1 ,000 -$4 ,000.
• Once admitted, you will receive official notification of transfer credits within about two weeks
Learn more and check your credit transfer status by visiting the quick links menu at valpo.edu/registrar.
ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION
Additional aid in the form of grants, loans, and campus employment are available to qualifying students based on the completion of the FAFSA form (fafsa.gov) with Valpo’s code (001842). Priority is given to those who complete the FAFSA process by April 15. Learn more at valpo.edu/scholarships.
If you’re ready to become a Beacon, register for FOCUS , Valpo’s new- and transfer student orientation! At FOCUS , students register for classes, learn about student life, attend sessions on campus services, and participate in other activities to get you ready for your Valpo journey.
Students beginning classes in the fall (August) semester participate in June FOCUS . Students beginning classes in the spring (January) semester participate in FOCUS on the Monday before classes begin in January. Go to valpo.edu/ FOCUS for registration, schedules, and more.