Commuter Student Resources
Resources for Off-Campus Students
If you intend to commute to Valparaiso University, you and your legal parent/guardian must complete this agreement every year. Please be sure to read this agreement thoroughly before you confirm your understanding at the end. Please have the following documents ready BEFORE you complete this form:
- Student’s Valpo Student ID Number (student and parent/guardian)
- Digital photo of your drivers license or identification card (student and parent/guardian)
- Digital photo of a current utility bill for address the student will be commuting from (parent/guardian only)
- NOTE: All addressed listed on the above items should match to prove residency.
Students who decide mid-year that they wish to commute are not excused automatically from their Housing Agreement. Students who wish to cancel their Housing Agreement must first contact the Associate Director for Residential Life. Students released from their Housing Agreement mid-year maybe subject to cancellation fees equal to the full room charges for the remainder of the academic year.
The Commuter Kitchen is located in the Christopher Center Library Community Room. This area features a sink and appliances including: a full-size refrigerator, coffee maker, ice maker, and electric kettle. The Community Room also includes study tables, a massage chair, and charging ports. Students have 24/7 swipe access while classes are in session.
The Commuter Lounge is located in Harre Union Suite 200. This area includes a kitchenette, soft seating, games, blankets, and charging ports. The Commuter Lounge is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, unless otherwise reserved.
Helpful Resources
Parking
For many commuter students, your car is a vital component to obtaining your education. Visit https://www.valpo.edu/parking-transportation/ for more information.
Valpo V Line
The V-Line is available to travel around the city of Valparaiso. Students ride free of charge and the V-Line runs routes to downtown shopping centers, and the Northern Indiana Commuter Transit District (NICTD) service to get commuters to and from the South Shore station on time. More information is available here.
The Valparaiso University Police Department (VUPD) is a professional full-service police department that is committed to providing campus with the best law enforcement services and protection possible. The department actively builds a positive relationship with the campus community, and it continuously prepares for all hazard emergencies, with a heavy concentration on active threats. VUPD services are provided 24-hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 219.464.5430.
VUPD can provide on-campus assistance with minor car issues, such as a dead battery or lock-out.
An assortment of meal plans are designed to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re a campus resident who eats the majority of your meals at any of our dining locations, or a commuter who catches a few lunches per week at one of our campus cafés or coffee and snack stops, the University offers the right plan for you. More information on the various meal plan offerings can be found here.
To sign up for a meal plan log into your DataVU navigate to your Housing and Dining Self-Service and select the meal plan that works best for you.
The Office of Residential Life offers commuter students affordable overnight accommodation throughout the academic year to support academic success and involvement in campus co-curricular activities. Commuter Student Guest Housing is available on campus throughout the academic school year, except when the residence halls are closed for break periods. More information on Commuter Student Guest Housing is available here.
Valparaiso University has more than 380 computers in lab spaces on campus, all of which come with a differing collection of useful applications for any student to use. Learn more about the different computer labs and accessible programs for each lab here.
Students can print documents on any computer cluster network printer. Network laser printers are available in all residence halls and public labs. Learn more about printing here.