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Student Support Assistants

Supporting first-year students in their transition and acclimation to college

Student Support Assistants (SSAs)

The SSA program was launched in the fall of 2024. SSAs at Valparaiso University play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to first-year students in their transition and acclimation to college. There is one SSA per floor in the first-year residence halls. Student Support Assistants engage in one-on-one conversations with students, host programs, serve as leaders and mentors in the community, and provide outreach and assistance to students experiencing challenges. SSAs work to connect first-year students with the programs and resources the University has to offer.

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STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

Meet the Team

Our team of Student Support Assistants (SSAs) are here to serve you as leaders and mentors, in your first year at Valpo and beyond.

Alumni Hall Student Support Assistants
Alex S.
  • Alumni 2nd Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Meteorology and Geography Major
  • Glen Ellyn, IL
Julia B.
  • Alumni 3rd Floor
  • Junior
  • Health Science Major (Pre-PA)
  • Woodbridge, IL
Rebecca O.
  • Alumni 4th Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Spanish and Secondary Education Major
  • Schererville, IN

Brandt Hall Student Support Assistants
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Katie M.
  • Brandt 2nd Floor
  • Junior
  • Elementary Education Major
  • Valparaiso, IN
Adrian H.
  • Brandt 3rd Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Business Management Major
  • Michigan City, IN
Emily W.
  • Brandt 4th Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Psychology Major
  • Portage, IN
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Cody T.
  • Brandt 5th Floor
  • Sophomore
  • Civil Engineering Major
  • Crown Point, IN

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Get in touch with our Assistant Dean of Students (Harre Union Suite 120)

nOELLE PEASE, ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS

219.464.6515

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