- Admitted Days Schedule
Admitted Student Days are created for our admitted students to get a feel for what it's like to be a Valparaiso University student; the program runs for a day and a half. Advance registration is required for all events; overnight accommodations are limited and will be filled on a first come-first served basis.
If you prefer to visit campus before January, please call the Admission Office and schedule a personalized visit (219-464-5011). We look forward to seeing you!
2011-2012- March 25-26 (Sunday - Monday): For students admitted into all colleges ((Closed; filled to capacity))
- April 1-2 (Sunday - Monday): For students admitted into the College of Arts & Sciences or the College of Engineering ((Closed; filled to capacity))
Student Schedule
Day One
5:30 p.m. Check-in with your overnight gear. Have dinner with the other admitted students and student hosts as a group. After dinner grab your bags and head to the residence hall. Day Two
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Business, Engineering, & Nursing programs are in place. Arts & Sciences students have a class/faculty appointment scheduled in their area of interest. 11:10 - 11:50 a.m. Morning Break choices, such as
- Chapel—daily student-led worship service
- Campus Tour (until 12:10)
- Student Life and FOCUS Orientation Q&A (for students only)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Interest Session choices, such as
- Study Abroad
- Career Center
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in dining hall 1:00 p.m. Homeward bound (optional campus tour offered again)
Parent ScheduleDay One
5:30 p.m. Check-in with students. Enjoy dinner with the other admitted students' parents, current students and staff. A Q&A Panel for Parents follows, ending by 7:30 p.m. Day Two
9:30 - 10:00a.m. FAFSA Info/Financial Aid Session 10:05 - 10:45 a.m. Panel Session with University Representatives 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Coffeebreak 11:10 - 11:50 a.m. Morning Break choices, such as
- Chapel—daily student-led worship service
- Campus Tour (until 12:10)
- Book Center
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Interest Session choices, such as
- Study Abroad
- Career Center
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in dining hall 1:00 p.m. Homeward bound (optional campus tour offered again)
TransportationIf you will be arriving by air, the Coach USA bus (www.busville.com) is available for transportation from O'Hare or Midway airports to nearby Portage, Indiana. Other transportation services to the Valparaiso area include the South Shore Line (www.nictd.com), the Greyhound Bus (www.greyhound.com) and the American Limousine Service (www.americanlimo.org).
Questions or Concerns?E-mail Nicole.Graham@valpo.edu