Your Guide to Valpo
COLLEGE OF ARTS
Astronomy and Space Science
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English Language and Literature
Music History and Culture
Political Science Psychology
Public Relations
Secondary Education
Social Work Direct Practice
Social Work Foundations
Social Work Policy Practice
Special Education
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & English
MINORS
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Engineering
Education
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Humanitarian Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
We Build Lives for Good
Wetland Science
CERTIFICATES
Artificial Intelligence Practitioner
Music Therapy Equivalency PostBaccalaureate Certificate
Spanish for Professionals Certificate
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
CERTIFICATES
Power and Control Systems Certificate
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MAJORS
Exercise Science
Health Science
Health Science to Physician Assistant
Building a life for good starts with being fully, authentically you. You don’t have to choose between all the things you love. Student-athlete and researcher. Musician and nurse. Leader and neighbor. This is where you get to be all of it.
Music Therapy
Physics and Astronomy Education
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology: Criminology
Spanish
MINORS
Art
Astronomy
Chemistry
MAJORS
Accounting
Business Analytics Business (Exploratory)
Integrated Business and Engineering
Management
Marketing
Sports Management
MINORS
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Christian Education
Communication
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminology
Data Science
Digital Media Arts
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
English Language and Literature
Entertainment Production
French
French Studies
Game Narrative and Design
General Biology
Geographic Information Systems
Geography
German
History
Human Biology
International Relations
Journalism
Mathematics
Meteorology
Music
Esports Management
Finance
Fundamentals of Business
Human Resources
Marketing
Project Management
Sports Management
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
CERTIFICATES
Management Certificate
SAP University Alliances Award Certificate
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MAJORS
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Engineering
Healthcare Leadership
Integrated Public Health and Healthcare Leadership
Nursing
MINORS
Healthcare Leadership
Personal Training
Public Health
INTERDISCIPLINARY
MINORS
Cinema and Media Studies
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Forensic Science
Gender Studies
Latin American/Latinx Studies
Leadership Development
Middle East Studies
Neuroscience
Peace and Social Justice Studies
Philanthropic Leadership and Service
Professional Studies
Urban Studies
Military Leadership – Air Force
Military Leadership – Army
CHRIST COLLEGE — THE HONORS COLLEGE
Unique to Christ College is the cohort-based, interdisciplinary, and dialogue-focused structure allowing scholars to be challenged and learn collaboratively with professors and peers.
EXPLORATORY
Our exploratory studies program introduces you to three colleges at Valpo (arts and sciences, business, and engineering), so you can find your path and still graduate on time!
Browse every major, minor, and certificate at Valpo and save the ones calling your name at valpo.edu/find-your-program.
Come visit and see what we mean. Or take the next step and apply. Either way, we can’t wait to meet you!
VALPO GRADS ARE SERVING OUR WORLD
ETHAN FICKLE ’23
MAJOR: History
Started in exploratory studies
Explored new ideas as a Christ College — The Honors College Scholar
NOLA VOSKULL ’26
MAJOR: Business Management
MINOR: Human Resources
Found her path in business after taking time off to grow
Discovered a passion for people-first, empathetic leadership
Served on executive board of Chi Omega and
Landed an HR internship at global company Haworth
ALEXIS MAXEY
’26
MAJOR: Bioengineering
MINOR: Physics
Researched dental materials using nanotechnology and hightech imaging equipment
Interned at Therametric Technologies, a dental research company
Founded Valpo's Biomedical Engineering Society Chapter
Served as executive board member, Society of Women Engineers
BRAULIO ALCALA ’23
MAJOR: Accelerated Nursing
Transferred to Valpo from California
Found a community that felt like family
Joined Therametric Technologies as a research associate after graduation
Graduated with his nursing degree in 15
Joined Student Senate
Built critical thinking skills for law school
Now a J.D. candidate
Panhellenic Council
Launched her career at Haworth after graduation
Joined LatinX in Valparaiso for Excellence (L.I.V.E.)
Supported by professors and
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Scholarships
File your FAFSA by April 15 using Valpo’s school code 001842 to maximize your aid.
to 4.19
3.0 to 3.39
Start Your Application
Apply for free at valpo.edu/apply or through CommonApp commonapp.org/explore/valparaiso-university.
WHAT YOU NEED
3.5 to 3.89
3.2 to 3.49
school or college transcripts sent from counselor or registrar ’ s office.
Freshmen or transfer students earning below a 3.0 GPA may also be eligible for gift aid from Valparaiso University upon admission. Add Valpo’s school code (001842) to your FAFSA form to maximize your scholarship consideration.
Valpo is test-optional. SAT and ACT scores are If you’d like them considered, indicate your application and send your scores advanced placement (AP), baccalaureate (IB), or other collegecourses, send those scores, too.
No application fee. No essay required.
DEADLINE
3.0 to 3.19 $25,000
May 1 for full consideration for admission, academic scholarships, and financial aid.
