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How to Apply as an Undergraduate Student
Applying to Valparaiso University is simple and supportive. Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, or Access College student, start your application today.
We make it easy to bring your college journey to Valpo.
- Rolling Admission = apply anytime
- Choose the Valpo online application or Common App
- Submit all college transcripts:
- <24 credits? Also send your high school transcript
- Scholarships and financial aid available for transfer students
Valpo’s Access College is designed to create more pathways to success for students from historically underrepresented or underserved backgrounds.
- Be part of something bigger — your story starts here
- Get personalized support and a community that sees your potential
- Experience Valpo’s commitment to equity, belonging, and academic success
High school students can get a head start on college by earning college credit that also counts toward high school graduation.
Take up to 8 credits per semester or summer session and become college ready!
How to Apply as a Graduate Student
You’re balancing a lot. We get that. Valpo’s graduate admission process is streamlined for high achievers like you.
Spring 2026 Enrollment
Priority Deadline: October 15, 2025
Intent to Enroll/Deposit Deadline: December 1, 2025
Summer 2026 Enrollment
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2026
Intent to Enroll/Deposit Deadline: April 1, 2026
Fall 2026 Enrollment
Priority Deadline: January 15
Intent to Enroll/Deposit Deadline: July 1
To qualify for admission into one of Valpo’s doctoral, master’s, or post-baccalaureate certificate programs, you must:
- Submit all required documents for domestic or international citizenship
- Graduate from an accredited college or university
- Earn a 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
To apply to one of Valpo’s graduate programs, U.S. citizens and permanent residents must submit:
- Valpo’s graduate application. Returning students who have missed two consecutive semesters must complete Valpo’s Re-admission Application.
- Official transcripts from all university courses you’ve taken. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the application portal during the admission process. All official transcripts must be submitted prior to the start of classes.
- Two recommendation letters from professors or employers.
- A statement of purpose that describes why you are applying to Valpo, your interest in the degree program, and how it affects your personal and professional development. This can be 1–2 pages and should speak directly to the graduate program of interest.
Graduate studies strongly recommends uploading all application requirements to your application portal. Submit questions about your application documents to .
Apply by College
Please select the semester that you plan to apply for one of the following programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Occupational Therapy
- Healthcare Administration
- Public Health
Please select the semester that you plan to apply for one of the following programs:
- Analytics and Modeling
- Clinical Mental Health
- Information Technology
- International Economics and Finance
- Masters of Social Work
- Transition to Teaching
Please select the semester that you plan to apply for one of the following programs:
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Sports Administration
International graduate studies applicants have additional steps to complete and forms to submit. Please see Applying as an International Graduate Student.