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.
June 02 – August 08
Valpo Recreation and Well-Being Kids Camp
Local students from five to 12 years of age are invited to dear old Valpo for this traditional summer camp. Each week is packed with educational games, crafts, outdoor adventures, and special events at the heart of our campus. It’s an experience of sportsmanship and discovery they’ll never forget!
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.
June 22 – July 20
Lutheran Summer Music
Lutheran Summer Music is pleased to announce its 43nd season, bringing together a vibrant community of passionate music-makers from across the country. Join us in-person or via livestream for over 30 concerts, recitals, and worship services – free and open to the public.
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.
June 23 – 27
Beacon Summer Camp
Join Valpo for an unforgettable week at the Dunes Learning Center, where their primary goal all week will be to reconnect with nature. This five-day, four-night camp invites campers ages 14–17 to hike beautiful trails, share stories around the campfire, and soak up the sun on the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
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.