The Honors College Advantage

Experience the Christ
College Difference

At Christ College, you’ll join a vibrant academic community designed for curious minds and bold thinkers. Through a rich interdisciplinary curriculum and a deep commitment to inquiry, you’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired to grow intellectually, ethically, and personally—preparing you to make a meaningful impact in the world.

First Things First

Let’s Explore

The Honors College Experience

Selection and Admission

Explore. Examine. Empower.

Honors That Fit Your Major

Since 1967, Valparaiso University’s honors college, Christ College, has been drawing in honors students who see the world through anything-is-possible eyes. One of the first honors colleges established in the United States, Christ College is comprised of forward thinkers like you who’ve demonstrated superior academic achievement and extracurricular involvement in high school.

“Curiosity is our common ground.” – Phillip Bolton ’23

Graduate OUTCOMES

The Christ College Educational Experience Embraces

Conversations Across Disciplines

Students engage with diverse fields of study, encouraging fresh perspectives and deeper understanding through academic dialogue.

Intellectual Curiosity

Christ College nurtures a love for learning, pushing students to explore bold ideas and ask meaningful questions.

Collaboration Over Competition

Instead of rivalries, students support one another’s growth through teamwork and shared academic success.

Learning in Community

Students thrive in a close-knit environment where collaboration, connection, and mutual respect are foundational.

CC Pairs with Your Major

Christ College is designed to work with any major—even demanding ones like nursing, engineering, and business.

Nursing students benefit from a flexible, interdisciplinary approach.
Engineering students gain broader insight into real-world challenges.
Business students graduate as confident, well-rounded communicators.

Through Christ College’s unique honors curriculum, students learn to think critically across disciplines and approach problems from multiple perspectives.

The Honors
college BROCHURE