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.
December 03
Christmas Tree Lighting and JuleFest
Join us from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the Harre Union to meet Santa, capture memories at the photo booth, grab a festive treat, and sing carols as we light up our campus Christmas tree. Afterward, be sure to attend our annual Julefest holiday pops concert at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection for an extra dose of holiday spirit.
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.
December 06 – 07
Christmas at Valpo
Join us on December 6–7 for an evening of song, scripture, and spirit at this year’s Christmas at Valpo: A Vespers Concert celebration. Hosted in the Chapel of the Resurrection, this magical evening is open to all. Tickets are available for both concert nights – and Friday’s A Valpo Christmas Dinner – through the Center for the Arts box office at the link below.
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.
December 21
Christmas at the ARC
Join Valpo women’s basketball for our annual Christmas party at the ARC! Families, friends, and Valpo fans from all around are invited to the Athletics-Recreation Center at 1 p.m. for photos with Santa, a halftime teddy bear toss in support of Toys for Tots, and a special holiday giveaway. Children 10 and under receive free admission.
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.