The ease in which you make your transition to college is very important. Our staff is here to help make your transition easier by providing a wide array of support services that are available to you from when you first get to VU and until you graduate. Some of these services include:

• Caring Mentors through the SMART Scholars Program
• General advising and personal counseling
• Availability to students for consultation or individual needs assessment
• Support in addressing academic, cultural, and social concerns
• Study Skills and Learning Strategies Workshops
• Leadership Development Training Opportunities
• Information about campus resources
• Assistance in resolving academic challenges or financial difficulties
• Scholarship and Internship Information
• Student advocacy for student concerns
• Link to multicultural student organizations and professional mentoring through MANA (Multicultural Alumni Networking Association)

At Valparaiso University, you will develop life-long friendships and relationships with your fellow students, faculty, and staff members. The staff and SMART Scholar Mentors of OMP look forward to being a part of your exciting and fun-filled days on campus and welcome the opportunity of working with you during your entire academic career at VU. Feel free to stop by our office anytime! Or, you may call ahead to make an appointment.