Valpo’s semester-away programs offer intensive study experiences—often encompassing supervised internships and independent study—in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York.

• The Washington Semester at American University gives students a firsthand look at government and politics.
• The Lutheran College Washington Consortium focuses on the ethical dimensions of public service.
• The Semester on the United Nations explores international relations through on-the-scene analysis of the U.N.
• The Chicago Arts Program introduces students to the art world  in a city rich in cultural resources.
• The Chicago Business, Entrepreneurship, and Society Program  explores creativity, innovation, and problem solving in Chicago businesses and nonprofit organizations.
• The Chicago Urban Semester offers the opportunity to experience and analyze the political, social, economic, and cultural forces shaping a city.