CHRIST COLLEGE
First-Year Experience
SEE THE WORLD THROUGH ANYTHING-ISPOSSIBLE EYES Valparaiso University is home to the third-oldest honors college in the nation, Christ College – The Honors College. Its unique, interdisciplinary curriculum is carefully structured to develop independent critical thinking and to encourage a sense of vocation and service. Whatever your major or career path, the opportunity to be a Christ College Scholar will enrich your education and life.
THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE From day one, Christ College Scholars are immersed in an inquisitive community eager to take action. Together with your classmates, you’ll embark on a two-semester exploration of what it means to be human and how to approach questions of community, ethics, and justice. Through small seminars, students hone their skills in critical thinking, reasoned discussion, and written expression about what matters most in life.
Fast Facts • Around 70 students join the honors college community each year • Class sizes range from 10-16 scholars per course • More than 99% of 2024 graduates have secured employment or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation
Learn More We’ve compiled all the pertinent information about Christ College — including the first-year experience, courses, and faculty — on our website. Ready to learn more? Get started at valpo.edu/christ-college.