U N I V E R S I T Y

Experience

Valparaiso, Indiana

▪ City population: 31,000

▪ 17 city parks

▪ 12 miles to the Indiana Dunes State Park

▪ 50 miles to Chicago/51 miles from Buckingham Fountain

▪ 158 miles to Indianapolis (2 ½ hour drive)

Traveling:

▪ V-Line

▪ South Shore Line from Chesterton

▪ Coach USA from Merrillville

Experience

A Diverse Campus

▪ 4,000 students / 3,000 undergraduates

▪ 310-acre campus

▪ Students from most states, 40+ countries

▪ 34% Indiana, 30% Illinois

▪ Other states represented:

MI, WI, OH, MN, MO, NY, TX

▪ 48:52 male to female ratio

▪ 15% Multicultural & International Students

▪ Independent Lutheran

- 40% Lutheran

- 21% Roman Catholic

- 39% Other

                                                                                                 

Experience

A Comprehensive University*Experience the best of both worlds here at Valpo 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

*Graduate programs including Law and MBA

Experience

Excellent Learning…Excellent Outcomes▪ Average class size: 22

▪ Student to faculty ratio: 13:1

▪ Over 90% of professors have their terminal degree

▪ Classes taught by teaching assistants: 0%

▪ 85% overall retention rate/National average: 74.7%

▪ 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 LeadershipCollege 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 LearningInternships, 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

CommunitySTUDENT LIFE

A Place to Live

2/3 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 LearningValparaiso University Study Centers Abroad- Cambridge, England- Hangzhou, China - Puebla, Mexico- Reutlingen, Germany

Exchange Agreements- Cambridge, England- Paris, France- Osaka, Japan- Tübingen, Germany

Co-op Agreements- Athens, Greece- Granada, Spain - Paris, France- 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 - Kenya: 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

Getting InvolvedThe Arts

Chamber Choir

Pep Band

Kantorei

Musical Theatre

Plays

Community Band

Operas

University Chorale

Symphony Orchestra

& More

Athletics

NCAA Division I

50 % of students participate in Recreational Sports & Intramurals:

- Badminton

- Flag football

- Golf

- Swimming

- Tennis

- Ultimate Frisbee

- & More

Student Activities

100 + clubs & organizations

Greek Life

- 9 fraternities

- 7 sororities

- over 31 honors organizations based on your area of study

Student Union Board - plan on & off-campus events

Experience

NCAA Division I Athletics as a Valpo Crusader Men:

-Baseball

-Basketball

-Cross Country

-Football (1AA)

-Soccer

-Swimming & Diving

-Tennis

- Track & Field

Women:

-Basketball

-Cross Country

-Soccer

-Softball

-Swimming & Diving

-Tennis

-Track & Field

- Volleyball

*Member of the Horizon League. *Football team is member of the Pioneer League.

Experience

Multicultural Opportunities Asian American Association (AAA)

Black Student Organization (BSO)

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

Peace and Social Justice Symposium

Native American Festival

MLK Jr. Cultural Center

Experience

Faith Opportunities Bible Studies Christian Activities Board Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gospel Choir Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship Residential Ministry Program Chapel Vocation Retreat St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center

(Newman Center) Social Ministries Soul Purpose Worship Service Participation Social Action Leadership Team

- World Relief Campaign

Experience

A Growing CampusNew Student Union

202,000 square feet Facility opens in spring 2008 Multiple lounge spaces Career Center Book Center Offices for Student Organizations Meeting rooms A game room Outdoor recreation rental center Ballroom area Two dining areas Outdoor terraces Performance spaces ATM machines Email kiosks Vending machines

150th Anniversary

Founded in 1859, Valpo celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2008-2009. Visit www.valpo.edu/150.

Experience

Applying for AdmissionThe 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 portions on the ACT and SAT are strongly recommended for admission consideration

Important Dates:

November 1 – Scholarship Priority January 15 - Scholarship Preference

Experience

An Affordable College EducationScholarships

Every Application Considered Best ACT/SAT Composite Score Recalculated high school G.P.A. - 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

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