1. Master of Business Administration Application or Master of Engineering Management
2. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
3. A letter of application including a statement of professional goals. NOTE: This letter substitutes for the reflective essay required by the Office of Graduate Studies.
4. A current resume.
   

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
   

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
   

Master of Education Initial Teaching Licensure-LEAPs

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
2. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff and one letter of recommendation from a spiritual or community advisor.
3. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Exam score.
4. Personal essay that articulates reasons for wanting to enter the LEAPs program including how goals are consistent with living in a community and continued spiritual development.
5. Passing scores on the Praxis I exam.
6. Passing scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in basic reading, writing, and mathematics. Minimum passing scores are 176, 172, and 175 respectively. Evidence of passing scores must be submitted at the time of application. If the applicant has not met the minimum passing score by the application deadline, consideration of the application is carried out at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of the LEAPs program.
7. Completion of an interview with LEAPs Admissions Committee.

Master of Education Initial Licensure Program-General Track

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Exam score.
4. Passing scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in basic reading, writing, and mathematics. NOTE: Minimum passing scores are 176, 172, and 175 respectively, and are necessary for obtaining Indiana teaching licensure. Evidence of passing scores must be submitted at the time of application. If the applicant has not obtained passing scores on all three subtests by the application deadline, the applicant may be allowed to enroll in one semester of coursework. If passing scores are not obtained by the end of the first semester, the student will not be allowed to undertake further coursework until passing scores in all three areas are provided to the Graduate Office.
5. Essay relating graduate study to professional goals clearly stating reasons for wanting to become a teacher. NOTE: This letter substitutes for the reflective essay required by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Master of Education / Education Specialist Program in School Psychology

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Examination should be taken by the time the student enters the program and but may be taken before the end of the first semester of study.
4. Essay relating graduate study to professional goals. The essay should include a self-assessment of experience and education that would qualify one of undertaking work in school psychology. NOTE: This letter substitutes for the reflective essay required by the Office of Graduate Studies.
   

Master of Science in Information Techology

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
   

Master of Science in Nursing

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
2. Certified transcripts from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program.
3. Evidence of Indiana Registered Nurse license.

RN - MSN Option
Application is made through the Office of Admissions and through the Office of Graduate Studies as a non-degree graduate student. When students complete the courses required for the BSN, they are formally reviewed for acceptance into the MSN program, which requires the following:

1. Evidence of Indiana Registered Nurse license.
2. Completion of all general education courses required for the BSN at Valparaiso University (with the exception of a theology course and 9 elective credits).

Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form.
2. Certified transcripts from an accredited MSN program (and all other degree's earned).
3. Evidence of Indiana Registered Nurse Licensure.

Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form .
2. Certified transcripts of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
3. Results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) for admission to the MBA program

Post-MSN leading to Doctorate in Nursing Practice

1. Valparaiso University Graduate Application and Supplemental Application form .
2. Letter of recommendation from three clinical peers/supervisors who attest to communication and clinical competence (VU alumni need only submit two letters of recommendation).
3. Submission of a portfolio to include curriculum vita/resume that includes a description of current and past clinical practice as well as any presentations and/or publications.
4. Interview with the Dean of the CON and Faculty.
5. Criminal background check and drug screen will be required through VU to begin clinical courses;