Home Schooled Students

home_school Vincennes University now offers select baccalaureate programs, though we are most notably recognized as a premiere two-year institution. Our reputation for helping students build a strong foundation for transfer to a four-year college is widely recognized throughout the state. We are equally known for the quality of our two-year career programs that teach specialized skills for immediate job entry.

Admission
Our admissions process is simple. Home-educated students are accepted to the University upon receipt of their final transcript and graduation date, while their college courses are selected based on the results of their placement (Accuplacer) test. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission to the University; however, some programs do require these scores. Application to the Honors Program or academic scholarships also requires SAT or ACT scores.
Parent Services
VU understands that parents play a paramount role in keeping students on track. We also realize that the role continues when they enter college. Cindy Beaman, VU Parent and Family Services Coordinator, helps students assume more responsibility while keeping parents involved.
Academic Scholarships
Home-educated students are eligible to apply for VU academic scholarships. Renewable awards range from full-tuition plus room and board to $1,000 and require SAT or ACT scores. Students can also apply for other institutional scholarships. Download the application.
Honors Program
Through a combination of honors courses, leadership opportunities, cultural events, and creative activities, the Honors Program is designed to enhance the intellectual lives of the students and the University’s academic community. Applicants must have a minimum SAT of 530 in writing and verbal, or an ACT of 25.
Summer Registration
First-year students come to campus in small groups to register for fall classes. This allows them to learn about the college process, meet independently with an academic advisor, and learn their way around campus before the rest of the student body arrives in mass. A three-day freshman orientation is also held prior to the first day of class to help students meet new friends, become acquainted with the faculty, and adjust to residential life.
Smaller Campus
While competing academically with Indiana’s four-year institutions, we offer the advantage of a smaller campus. But smaller certainly doesn’t imply inferior. Among our latest additions are the Donald G. Bell Student Recreational Facility and the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. Our lecture classes are also appealing with a faculty whose primary job is teaching and a 15:1 average student to teacher ratio.
Student Activities
Our staff creates a welcome environment that encourages students to become involved in campus activities. From athletics to leadership positions to social organizations and volunteer projects, students will find many opportunities to learn and grow outside the classroom.

Learning Opportunities with Vincennes University

Concurrent classes - Concurrent classes earn both high school and college credit. Students can take advantage of VU’s concurrent classes in several ways.
Project EXCEL - Project EXCEL classes are taught at local schools by a high school teacher. The teacher must possess the same academic credentials and use the same syllabus as faculty. Students pay $25 per credit hour, much less than the same class offered on campus. Home-educated students may enroll in any Project EXCEL class with the approval of the principal or counselor.
For a list of high schools that currently participate in Project EXCEL, visit www.vinu.edu/excel, call 800.0670.1230 or email ProjectEXCEL@vinu.edu.
Distance Education - Students are eligible to take online classes with a written release from the teacher verifying the student is academically qualified for instruction at the college level. Call 800.880.7961 for more information or visit distance education.
On-Campus Class - Students may take day or evening classes with a written release from the teacher. For a class schedule, call 800.589.4695.

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Male student passes away at an off-campus residence
VU musicians perform in Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band
VU Accounting students to prepare tax returns

Male student passes away at an off-campus residence

VINCENNES, Ind.—A Vincennes University student died at an off-campus home, according to the Vincennes City Police Department.

City emergency responders were called to 612 Perry Street at 9:03 a.m. today about an unconscious male, William A. Torrance, 18, Bargersville. City police are investigating.

Torrance was a freshman majoring in Welding Technology. He was a resident of Vigo Residence Hall.

The VU Counseling Center is making its services available to the campus community.

VU President Dick Helton expressed sympathy for the family on behalf of the campus community. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of William Torrance. The loss of any student is tragic. The VU community sends its sympathy to William’s family and friends.”

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DUANE CHATTIN, Director of Public Information
812-888-4164 (office), 812-887-6397 (cell)
dchattin@vinu.edu

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Department of University Relations
1002 N First St
Vincennes IN 47591
www.vinu.edu

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VU musicians perform in Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band

February 9, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Four Vincennes University students participated in the
2012 Indiana Intercollegiate Honor Band on Jan. 19 and 20 in Fort Wayne.
It was part of the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) State
Convention.

VU participants included Courtney Gokey, flute, a Music Fine Arts major and
2011 graduate of Loogootee H.S.; Matt Moody, trombone, a Music Education
major and 2007 graduate of Highland H.S. in Anderson; Ethan Myres,
trombone, a Music Education major and 2011 graduate of Boonville H.S.; and
Caleb Willis, alto saxophone, a Computer/Software Support Specialist major
and 2011 graduate of Hagerstown H.S.

Students from colleges and universities across Indiana were chosen to
represent their schools in this ensemble based on nominations submitted by
their college band director. The ensemble, under the direction of guest
conductor Allan McMurray, professor of music and director of bands at the
University of Colorado, rehearsed and then performed a concert for the
public Friday afternoon at the Embassy Theatre in downtown Ft. Wayne.

In addition to VU, students came from a number of other universities:
Anderson, Ball State, Butler, DePauw, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne, Indiana
State, Indiana Wesleyan, Manchester, Saint Joseph’s, Taylor, Evansville,
Indianapolis, and Valparaiso.

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VU Accounting students to prepare tax returns

January 25, 2012

VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University students majoring in accounting will
be preparing tax returns for persons in the community and VU students. The
students, under the direction of Lisa Nash, assistant professor, are
certified by testing through the IRS.

This free service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. Preparation ends March 1. The
service will also be offered on two Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4.

Students prepare 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040 with schedules A, B, C-EZ, D, child
and dependent care credit, and education credits. The returns are filed
electronically with direct deposit available if desired.

Nash says that this is a good experience for students and enables them to
feel more comfortable dealing with clients, engaging in conversation,
performing as a professional, as well as a tax preparation experience.

Appointments are required. To schedule, or for more information, call
2-1-1 or Generations at 812-888-4279.