Master of Engineering Management Admissions

Valparaiso University's MEM program operates on a rolling admission basis which means that students are admitted as their applications become complete.  Admissions decisions are made on a holistic basis with consideration give to undergraduate/post-undergraduate academic performance, applicable full-time work experience, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores.  The Valpo MEM Program accepts either the GRE or the GMAT and does not have a preference as to which exam a student takes.

Admissions requirements for domestic students:

  • Completed Graduate Management Application (Download the PDF version). Please note that the MEM program is designed to start only once a year, Summer II.  For 2009, it is June 29, 2009; for 2010, it is June 28, 2010.
  • $30.00 Application Fee. Please contact our office at (219) 465-7952 or mem@valpo.edu for an application fee waiver.
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation. Free form letters may be emailed directly to our office at mem @valpo.edu.  Students may also choose to use the following form (print only once).
  • Cover Letter and Resume. A one-page personal statement that states what you hope to achieve by receiving an MBA from Valpo along with your current resume. This can be emailed directly to our office at mem@valpo.edu.
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate/post-undergraduate institutions.  These transcripts must be mailed directly from the institution to our office at:

    MBA Office
    1909 Chapel Drive
    104 Urschel Hall
    Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • GMAT (www.gmat.com) or GRE (www.takethegre.com). Valparaiso University's institution code is 1874.

Admissions requirements for international students

  • Completed International Student MEM Application. Please note that the MEM program is designed to start only once a year, Summer II.  For 2009, it is June 29, 2009; for 2010, it is June 28, 2010.
  • $30.00 Application Fee.
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation. Free form letters may be emailed directly to our office at mem@valpo.edu.  Students may also choose to use the following form (print only once).
  • TOEFL (a minimum score equivalent to a 575 paper score is required)
  • Cover Letter and Resume. A one-page personal statement that states what you hope to achieve by receiving an MBA from Valpo along with your current resume. This can be emailed directly to our office at mem@valpo.edu.
  • Translated copies of all official transcripts from all undergraduate/post-undergraduate institutions.  Institutions must have the equivalent of ABET Accreditation.   These transcripts may be mailed directly to our office at:

    MBA Office
    1909 Chapel Drive
    104 Urschel Hall
    Valparaiso, IN 46383

  • GMAT or GRE. Valparaiso University's institution code is 1874.
  • Affidavit of Financial Support.  This Affidavit indicates that you have the full cost of studying at Valparaiso University available to you.
  • All application materials can be mailed directly to:

    MBA Office
    1909 Chapel Drive
    104 Urschel Hall
    Valparaiso, IN 46383