GROUNDED, We Radiate
College of Engineering
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ValpoValues
ValpoValue #1: Working Closelywith Faculty
ValpoValue #3: Hands-On Experiences
ValpoValue #4: Dedication to Student Success
By the Numbers
340
14% underrepresented 17% varsity athletes
Valpo engineering students
15% Christ College Scholars
26% women
Graduate Outcomes
The College of Engineering graduate outcome rate:
99-100%
For each of the past six years, nearly all engineering students have secured employment in the field or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation.
A typical first-year program looks like…
First Semester
Second Semester
VUE or Christ College Calculus I Physics I Fundamentals of Engineering
VUE or Christ College Calculus II Physics II or CAD Program-Specific Course
Electrical Engineering
Digital Systems
Electronic Circuits
Communications
Power Systems
Control Systems
Computer Engineering
Computer Hardware Design
Software Design
Computer Networks
Embedded Microcontrollers
Digital Signal Processing
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical
Hydrology
Water Resources
Structural Transportation
Environmental Engineering
Storm Water
Wastewater Treatment
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Sustainability
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics
Mechanical Design Manufacturing & Automation
Alternative Energy
Materials Science
Bioengineering
Sports Biomechanics
Joint Replacements Prosthetics
Bio Signals
Tissue Engineering
S E C T I O N F I V E
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Accelerated
3D Printing Lab Environmental Engineering Lab
Engineering PLUS
Civil Engineering
Minor
Environmental
Engineering Minor
Electrical/ Computer
Eng. Minor
Math Minor or
Second Major
Fundamentals of Business Minor
Mechanical
Engineering Minor
Mechatronics Minor
Biology Minor
Business
Analytics Minor
Humanitarian
Engineering Minor
Chemistry Minor
Data Science Minor
Bioengineering
Minor
Computer Science Minor
Physics Minor
Entrepreneurship
Minor
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E C T I O N S E V E N
Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Undergraduate Research
● Participate in research during the academic year for credit
Earn paid summer research opportunities
Present work at conferences
Co-author a scientific publication
Summer Opportunities
Senior Design Projects
● Conceptualize, design, build, test, and assess a project, consulting a faculty advisor
● Each project has a budget to teach students about working within financial constraints
● Explore areas of interest to stimulate their curiosity and creativity
Service Learning
Working Across Vocations Everywhere through Service (WAVES)
Humanitarian engineering minor
Service trips over Spring Break
On-campus and local community opportunities
International Learning
Short-term summer trip
Single-semester study abroad
Full year abroad
One semester studying
One semester working
Travel to Germany, France, Spain, China, England, or many other countries
Student Organizations
Over 100 student organizations on campus
Hundreds of events each year
Robust sorority and fraternity life
7 sorority chapters
10 fraternity chapters
Division IAthletics
17 NCAA Division I teams
Missouri Valley Conference
Pioneer Football League
Cheer and dance teams
The Light student section
Intramural sports
Club sports
Esports
Valpo’s Esports teams are national champions!
Join the competitive gaming community that has expanded to more than 180 colleges and universities in just three years. You’ll have access to a dedicated Esports lab and compete in League of Legends, Rocket League, Smash, Overwatch, and iRacing.
Valpo Robotics
Robotic Football (Four-time National Champions!)
VEX U Robotics Competition (World Qualifiers)
Underwater Robotics
What does all of this mean for you?
At Valpo, you will discover
your true capabilities.
