Villanova welcomes applications from students with previous college experience. Transfer applications are considered on the basis of space available and candidates are selected for admission on the basis of individual merit as determined by their complete college coursework and an evaluation by the Dean of Students at the last college attended. An applicant's high school record and class standing, standardized tests scores, extracurricular involvement, and essay are also considered.
How To Apply
- Complete transfer application and submit by application deadline, no later than June 1 for the Fall Term for all programs (Nursing deadline is March 1) and November 1 for the Spring Term. Please note that applications for the Fall 2012 term will be available starting in January 2012.
- Please do not complete the Common Application as this is only for first time freshman applicants
- Include all required documents
- Include eighty dollar ($80) non-refundable application fee
- Mail complete application packet to:
Transfer Committee
Office of University Admission
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Important Information
- Villanova accepts a maximum of 60 transfer credits from other institutions. In order to earn a degree from Villanova, at least half of all major courses and the final 30 credits of a degree program must be taken here at Villanova. You must earn a grade of "C" or better at an accredited institution in order for appropriate credit to be given.
- Admission criteria and prior course selections vary slightly depending upon the college and academic program to which you'll be applying.
- A cumulative GPA of a 3.00/4.00 is recommended for students interested in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Villanova School of Business. Students interested in transferring into the College of Nursing and the College of Engineering must have maintained at least a 2.75/4.00 cumulative GPA.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requires a minimum of two consecutive semesters at a previous institution prior to transfer to Villanova. Traditionally, transfer students in Arts and Sciences must complete three semesters at Villanova prior to participating in an overseas program and have earned a minimum 2.75 Villanova GPA in order to qualify.
- Please note: it is expected by the Office of Financial Assistance that any transfer applicant who is a U.S. citizen apply for both admission and need—based financial assistance simultaneously. Please do not wait until you hear of your admission decision to apply for aid.
- Transfer students with international academic credentials must have their documents translated (if not in English) and evaluated. To find an accredited evaluation company, please visit www.naces.org.
- Please visit the website of the Office of Residence Life for the transfer student housing policy.
