Early-Entry Graduate Programs
IN TODAY’S COMPETITIVE, GLOBAL MARKETPLACE , A GRADUATE DEGREE IS CRUCIAL TO FUTURE SUCCESS AND A PREREQUISITE FOR MANY ADVANCED CAREERS. VALPO OFFERS AN AFFORDABLE WAY FOR STUDENTS TO ENROLL IN GRADUATE STUDIES DURING THEIR FINAL UNDERGRADUATE YEAR.
EARLY-ENTRY GRADUATE PROGRAMS
• M.S. in Analytics and Modeling
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling*
• M.S. in Digital Media
• Master of Healthcare Administration (MHCA)
• M.S. in Information Technology
• M.S. in International Economics and Finance
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• M.S. in Sports Media
• M.S. in Sports Administration
* Program completion takes two years after competitive admission process
Visit valpo.edu/early-entry to learn more about the early-entry graduate programs.
SAVE ON TUITION
Students can earn their master’s degree in as little as one additional year at Valpo with up to 12 credits of graduate coursework completed senior year depending on the program. This means students can save between $3,500–$8,000 for select graduate programs!
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
• Meet with your advisor to discuss early-entry program(s) of interest.
• Contact graduate admission and apply for early-entry.
• Graduate admission will waive your application fee and obtain your transcripts.
• Get accepted and receive your first admission letter.
• Submit an intent to enroll form.
• Complete the early-entry bridge worksheet with your advisor.
• Register for classes and begin graduate early-entry courses.
• After graduation, graduate admission will verify conditions were met to matriculate into your graduate program and you will receive a second admission letter.
• Attend orientation as a graduate student.
• Register for graduate courses.
Learn More
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu.)
A VALPO EDUCATION
At Valpo, you receive a comprehensive, rigorous education within the liberal arts tradition, learning to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems creatively. Our committed faculty invests in the success of students both in and out of the classroom, providing you the individualized attention and guidance fundamental to reaching your full potential.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
For information on scholarships and awards, visit valpo.edu/financialaid
“My advisor, professors, current students, and graduate [program advisors] were all available at every step of the application process. As an earlyentry student, I found myself feeling supported two times over and am happy with the decision I made.
We’ve compiled all the pertinent information about the early-entry graduate programs – including courses, research opportunities, careers, and rankings – on our website. Ready to learn more? Get started at valpo.edu/early-entry.
— Karina Calvillo ’19, ’20 MHCA