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KNOWN FOR BEING FIRST
Founded in 1801 VU is Indiana’s first college making your degree widely recognized by top employers! Vincennes is a vibrant city rich with culture and history. Here you will find many unique local happenings such as the George Rogers Clark National Historic park, Fort Knox II, and the mansion of VU founder and US President William Henry Harrison.
A DEGREE ABOVE THE REST
Those with a college degree tend to earn more, a lot more. With a bachelor’s degree
you may earn approximately $1 million more than someone with a high school diploma.
College is a pathway to a great career, it's also where you’ll build a professional
network, find a community filled with new people, and have new exciting experiences.
Here you’ll make life-long friends, learn about yourself and about the world around
you.
CAMPUS LIFE
On and off campus Trailblazers have access to a multitude of extracurricular activities such as music festivals, the arts, and action-packed athletic events! Vincennes is a historic city that is rich and vibrant with culture. You will enjoy local theatre, festivals, historic landmarks and plenty of unique eats.

04/23/2025
VU set to launch Early College Online Program
Vincennes University's pioneering efforts in early college and dual credit education continue to expand with the launch of its Early College Online program beginning in the summer of 2025.

04/23/2025
VU promotes literacy, brings storybook to life for grade-schoolers
The Vincennes University Education Department welcomed more than 100 young readers and their families to its third annual Story Walk. The event engaged local elementary students with the lively tale of “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,”...

04/08/2025
From Help Desk to Corporate World: Jenna Horrall's formula for Tech success
Jenna’s passion for technology sparked in high school, though she wasn’t sure which path to pursue. Drawn to programming and data but lacking experience, she saw VU's Computer Science program as the perfect launchpad.

03/25/2025
VU extends housing scholarships for 2025-26 academic year
Vincennes University is excited to announce that it is extending the Residential Housing Scholarship for the fifth consecutive year.

03/21/2025
From VU to Chocolate: Kristina Tressler Finds Sweet Success
Kristina is one of the owners of the South Bend Chocolate Company, which has 14 company-owned stores in Northern Indiana and three franchise locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. She earned an associate degree in Culinary Arts from Vincennes...
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THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR INSTITUTION IS OUR STUDENTS
Whether you are a gamer, foodie, performer, activist, artist or athlete you will have
plenty to do! Each semester is packed with performances and time-honored activities
like paddling the Wabash.