Your life here
Feels just like home
That is, if home has eight residence halls, seven fraternity and sorority houses, dining options and locations to fit every appetite and schedule. Valpo will keep you well fed, well rested, and surrounded by friends.
September 12 – 14
Welcome Back Weekend
Four games, three sports, one action-packed weekend for Valpo Athletics fans: Welcome Back Weekend is right around the corner! Join us on campus on September 12–14 for family-friendly festivities with our Beacon football, soccer, and volleyball teams.
GET INVOLVED
Looking for a way to make friends, get moving, and have fun? Got a good chicken wing throw? Does tennis take your troubles away? With Valpo’s club and intramural sports, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to suit up.
October 02
Community Town Hall
Members of our Valparaiso and greater Northwest Indiana community are invited to join us in the Harre Union for our Community Town Hall on Wednesday, October 2. Attendees will hear updates on Valpo’s future initiatives and have the opportunity to ask questions of University leadership.
Virtual Tour
Discover the possibilities that await on our campuswide virtual tour. Step into future classrooms, learn more about Valpo’s vibrant community, and explore the academic and personal fulfillment that accompanies life as a Beacon.
Celebrate the Light in Everyone
Faith is a Valpo cornerstone, and Lutherans, other Protestants, Catholics, Buddhists, Muslims, and students from many more traditions have found a rich community here.
October 04 – 06
Lutheran Centennial & Hymn Festival
Kicking off during Homecoming & Family Weekend from October 4–6, we’re celebrating Valpo’s roots with our very own Lutheran Centennial! This campus-wide celebration includes a highly anticipated Hymn Festival, featuring a 500-voice choir, band, orchestra, and worship. This event is free and open to the public.
OUT ON THE TOWN
Take a walk down Lincolnway. You’ll find major chains, small boutiques, and fast or fine dining just minutes from campus in downtown Valparaiso.