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Off-Campus Learning Through Washington and Study Abroad

Valparaiso University students can expand their horizons through the Lutheran College Washington Semester or by studying abroad in locations like England, Germany, and Costa Rica. The Washington program offers a full semester of academic credit alongside internships, field trips, and seminars in the D.C. area. Meanwhile, study abroad options provide immersive learning experiences across global campuses, with credits fully transferable to Valpo.

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LCWS Program

The Lutheran College Washington Semester is a personalized program where students live, study, and intern in Arlington, VA, earning 15 Valpo credit hours. LCWS provides housing, administrative offices, classrooms, and labs near Georgetown. Internships run Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; Wednesdays feature trips and briefings. Students register and pay tuition to Valpo; travel, meals, and lodging are self-funded.
Contact: Prof. James Old (219.464.6948, james.old@valpo.edu) or visit the LCWS page.

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Study Abroad Programs

Valparaiso University maintains overseas study centers in England, Germany, and Costa Rica, as well as exchange programs or cooperative agreements with many universities all over the world. When studying at Valpo-approved programs, all credits earned at overseas institutions count as credits at Valpo.

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