Valparaiso University and Ivy Tech Community College have announced a dual enrollment program that allows students to enroll in both schools at the same time.
The new dual enrollment program is also intended to provide students with a smooth transition to Valpo after earning an associate degree at Ivy Tech.
To be eligible for this program, students must be admitted to Ivy Tech and complete a dual admission application to both schools. TYou must also earn an associate's degree from Ivy Tech and complete an application to transfer to Valpo's degree program.
Students accepted into the dual enrollment program receive academic advising from both institutions. Eligible students also receive her Valpo Transfer Scholarship of $23,000 per year.
While attending Ivy Tech, students receive a Valpo email and student ID that allows them to participate in university programs such as athletic events and theater performances, and access the library system.
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“We look forward to working with Ivy Tech to enhance the education of our region's outstanding young people,” said Valpo President Jose Padilla. “This partnership will play a major role in educating and retaining a diverse workforce that will benefit our community.”
Ivy Tech Valparaiso President Ako Sikoski called the dual enrollment program a “great new partnership” between the two schools.
“This partnership is a testament to our commitment to providing a seamless and supportive college experience for our students,” Sikosky said.
Students participating in the program must earn an associate's degree from Ivy Tech and complete an application to transfer to a degree program at Valpo. You also cannot attend any other educational institution while at Ivy Tech and Valpo. If attendance at either school takes her more than one semester off, the student must reapply.
Nursing students learn the basics at the Skills Center before moving on to Valparaiso University's Simulation Center.
Valparaiso University Simulation Specialist Susie Zaweski explains how to use the simulator at the Sim Center to Valparaiso City Council President Robert Cotton at the Sim Center.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla announced at a press conference that the university has secured $1 million in federal funding for the Valparaiso University Nursing Program.
Gail Kost, director of the Valparaiso University Experiential Learning Center, announced at a press conference that the Valparaiso University Nursing Program has secured $1 million in federal funding.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla announced at a press conference that the university has secured $1 million in federal funding for the Valparaiso University Nursing Program.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla announced at a press conference that the university has secured $1 million in federal funding for the Valparaiso University Nursing Program.
Valparaiso University Simulation Specialist Susie Zaweski explains how to use the simulator at the Sim Center to Valparaiso City Council President Robert Cotton at the Sim Center.
Valparaiso University Associate Dean Lynette Layman announced at a press conference $1 million in federal funding set aside for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University nursing student Eleanor Schuler speaks at a press conference announcing $1 million in federal funding has been secured for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University nursing student Mariya O'Grady speaks at a press conference announcing $1 million in federal funding has been secured for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University Associate Dean Lynette Layman announced at a press conference $1 million in federal funding set aside for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Nursing students learn the basics at the Skills Center before moving on to Valparaiso University's Simulation Center.
Valparaiso University Simulation Specialist Susie Zaweski explains how to use the simulator at the Sim Center to Valparaiso City Council President Robert Cotton at the Sim Center.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla announced at a press conference that the university has secured $1 million in federal funding for the Valparaiso University Nursing Program.
Gail Kost, director of the Valparaiso University Experiential Learning Center, announced at a press conference that the Valparaiso University Nursing Program has secured $1 million in federal funding.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla announced at a press conference that the university has secured $1 million in federal funding for the Valparaiso University Nursing Program.
Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla announced at a press conference that the university has secured $1 million in federal funding for the Valparaiso University Nursing Program.
Valparaiso University Simulation Specialist Susie Zaweski explains how to use the simulator at the Sim Center to Valparaiso City Council President Robert Cotton at the Sim Center.
Valparaiso University Associate Dean Lynette Layman announced at a press conference $1 million in federal funding set aside for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University nursing student Eleanor Schuler speaks at a press conference announcing $1 million in federal funding has been secured for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University nursing student Mariya O'Grady speaks at a press conference announcing $1 million in federal funding has been secured for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
Valparaiso University Associate Dean Lynette Layman announced at a press conference $1 million in federal funding set aside for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
U.S. Congressman Frank Murban announced at a press conference that he has secured $1 million in federal funding for Valparaiso University's nursing program.
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