International Student Services

Whether your goal is to come to Valpo as an undergraduate student or pursue an advanced degree as a graduate student, you’ll find the support you need to navigate our admission process.

Undergraduate Students:
Kicking off your college career is already exciting – and doing so abroad only adds to your experience, from immersing yourself in a new culture to exploring different academic opportunities.

We understand, though: While you’re starting your application, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about the tasks you need to complete in order to actually enroll at Valpo. And that’s where we come in!

The Office of International Programs offers a step-by-step guide to completing everything you need for admission to Valpo: your application profile, your reflective essay, proof of English language proficiency, transcript evaluation, and more! View our admission process and requirements at the link below:

Graduate Students:
You’ve decided you want to advance your career and continue your education here at Valpo! That’s great news – and we’re so excited to be a part of your journey. So, what’s next?

International students who want to pursue a graduate degree here at Valpo can follow our step-by-step application process found at the link below. Here, you’ll find guidance on key application aspects like essay requirements, recommendation letters, proof of English language proficiency and financial support, application deadlines, and more.

Need assistance?

No matter if you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, we’re here to help make your enrollment journey as smooth as possible. If you have questions at any point in the application process, please contact our office at:

• Undergraduate:
• Graduate:

Welcome to Valparaiso University! At this point, you’re officially admitted – which means your new checklist is all about getting you to campus. At the link below, you’ll find essential information about pre-arrival immigration documents, health requirements – like immunization records and health insurance, how to find housing, and when you’ll meet your new classmates at FOCUS, New-Student Orientation.

Getting Your I-20

Within 1–2 days of paying your enrollment deposit, you’ll receive an email titled “Submit financial document for I-20…” Follow the instructions in that email to access iValpo, where you’ll complete the required financial support form. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation, and the Office of International Programs will process your form and prepare your I-20 within three business days.

Remember: You can always reach out to our office if you have any questions about what comes next! Contact us at:

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• Graduate:

Now that you’re here, the Office of International Programs wants to make sure your experience at Valpo is everything you imagined it would be. We are dedicated to providing you with everything you need to succeed – and to make memories you’ll cherish while doing so!

Looking for tips on how to navigate American culture, meet fellow international students in several of our campus clubs and organizations, find employment opportunities in Northwest Indiana, or new national immigration policy updates? Find resources at:

While you’re here, you may as well explore everything Valparaiso, Indiana – our hometown – has to offer! Discover popular dining and shopping destinations, upcoming cultural events, transportation options, and information about city services at the link below.

If you’re searching for essential forms needed for on-campus employment, an extension of stay, transferring institutions, medical insurance, and more, you’re in the right place. View forms available to international students below:

Additional resources about visa information, English as a second language (ESL) tools, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), and more can be found at:

No matter when you graduate or where you go on to shine, your brown and gold roots are here to stay! 

Our international graduates join a vast, supportive network of alumni – with each of their inspiring stories coming together to strengthen Valpo’s shared legacy. Share your story, view an interactive map of our international alumni, and more at the link below.