Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Valparaiso University has the Dance Marathon. In fact, more students participate in the Dance Marathon than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Valparaiso University include Fraternity/Sorority Life, Alpha Phi Omega (Volunteer Honorary), University Programming Council and Cultural Based Organizations.

Valparaiso University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Family Weekend and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Valparaiso University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Valparaiso University.

Valparaiso University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Valparaiso University students live on campus. In 2023, 58% of undergrads at Valparaiso University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 42% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Valparaiso University. There are 2,033 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,349 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,312 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Valparaiso University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Valparaiso University Athletics

At Valparaiso University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Valparaiso University:

Safety at Valparaiso University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Valparaiso University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Valparaiso University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Valparaiso University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Valparaiso University

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