Valparaiso University named among the most transfer friendly schools in the country

The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently published its annual list of top colleges for transfer students in the United States, and Valparaiso University made the cut, one of only two universities in Indiana to do so. In a news release from Valparaiso, the university explains what makes it so attractive to transfer students of all types, including military students, those coming from both two- and four-year institutions, and non-traditional students.

According to its website, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society was recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges in 1929 as the official honor society for two-year colleges. In addition to its annual reports on colleges and universities across the country, Phi Theta Kappa is also a source of scholarships and career training for its members. This year's publication of the Transfer Honor Roll includes 150 colleges nationwide. In Indiana, only Valparaiso University and Marian University received the honor.

Carrie Palkovich, M.S., director of transfer enrollment at Valparaiso, spoke about what the university does to attract transfer students and help them succeed, "At Valparaiso University we pride ourselves on taking care of each transfer student and working with them individually. We have students transferring into all five of our colleges, including Christ College — The Honors College. The variety and caliber of transfer students that we bring into the University community helps to enrich the classroom experience for all Valpo students."

The university's website lists at least five distinct scholarship opportunities for transfer students and states that every year it welcomes around 200 transfer students. Valparaiso employs two admissions counselors dedicated solely to assisting transfer students.