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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

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U N I V E R S I T Y

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  1. U N I V E R S I T Y

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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%

  6. 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.”

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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 • 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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 • Email kiosks • Vending machines • 150th Anniversary • Founded in 1859, Valpo celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2008-2009. Visit www.valpo.edu/150.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Experience… U N I V E R S I T Y

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