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Campus Recreation

Do Well. Be Well. Live Well.

Everyone belongs somewhere.

Campus Recreation and Well-Being at Valparaiso University provides comprehensive programming for holistic student, faculty, and staff wellness. With offices located throughout the campus Fitness Center, the department works to help create opportunities for informal recreation, competitive sport, fitness and group exercise, and wellness education.

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COMPETE WITH CONFIDENCE

Intramural Sports

Compete with your friends, floormates, and classmates in one of the many intramural leagues and competitions. With men’s, women’s, and coed competitions in team and individual categories, more than half of Valpo students participate in intramurals to stay fit and make friends.

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COMPETE WITH CONFIDENCE

Premier Club Sports

Looking for a step up in competition? Whether you enjoy playing a sport for fun or prefer some competition, there’s a club sport for you. Club Sports at Valpo provide an extended opportunity for students to engage in competition at a level higher than intramural sports. Some clubs will compete locally, regionally, or nationally against other universities.

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PLUG IN

Esports

Join the competitive gaming community that has expanded to over 500 college and universities. Valpo’s Esports Program competes nationwide, including in the Division 1 Missouri Valley Conference, the National Esports Collegiate Conference, and the Great Lakes Esports Conference!

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Shining Brightly, Together

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Abe Peetz carries rolled-up fire hoses on a grassy field, suggesting a moment of recreation, while another person stands in the background.

Campus Recreation

“To me, recreation means having fun, relaxing, and taking a break from school. I’ve always loved being part of a team, and Rec Sports lets me stay active and connected, even after injuries ended my athletic career in high school. It’s been a great outlet to keep doing what I love, meet new people, and build connections—especially through Greek life. Campus Rec brings the perfect mix of community and friendly competition.”

— Abe Peetz ’24

Business Management
Faith Briars

Campus Recreation

“I love visiting the Fitness Center because it’s a welcoming and clean environment, there’s always space to work out, the music is great, and the free fitness classes are awesome!”

— Faith Briars ’23

Psychology

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Have questions? Please reach out to us!

campus recreation and well-being

recreationalsports@valpo.edu

219.464.5211

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