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 Leadership College 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 Learning Internships, 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 Community STUDENT 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 Learning Valparaiso 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 Involved The 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  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 Campus New 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  kiosks  Vending machines 150th Anniversary  Founded in 1859, Valpo celebrates its 150th anniversary in Visit

Experience Applying for Admission The 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 Education Scholarships  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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