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APPLYING TO VILLANOVA

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Intellectual courage, global perspective and resolution in thought with mind and heart—that’s what makes the greater good, the greater great.  If this sounds like what you want to collectively achieve alongside some amazing minds, then you’re in the right place. Enough researching. Enough thinking. The time is now, prospective Wildcat. Here’s how to apply.

Villanova University is a Common Application member institution. That means you can access this form—which must be completed online—at the Common Application website.

APPLYING TO VILLANOVA

FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS

Villanova offers first-year prospective students four plans and timelines for their application for admission.

TRANSFER APPLICANTS

Villanova welcomes applications from students who are currently enrolled at other two- or four-year colleges or universities.

ARE YOU A VILLANOVAN?

Are You A Villanovan?

Up for a challenge? Want to make a difference? Ready to ignite change? You may just be a Villanovan! Villanovans come from pretty much everywhere, and are ready to do everything. We build water systems, study global health and figure out how to grow food on Mars. We do research that reconnects families, advances social justice and sustains our climate. We go anywhere to ignite change everywhere. And we do it all as part of a community that has each other’s backs, no matter what.

PROGRAM EXPLORER

Our Program Explorer can start you on your journey by introducing you to our rigorous academics through Villanova's more than 60 bachelor’s programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business, engineering and nursing, all committed to a deeply engaging approach to learning and discovery.

LAUNCH PROGRAM EXPLORER

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO VILLANOVA?

Something for Everyone

"No matter what you want to do, whatever you want to participate in, there’s a club here for you. If you did something in high school that you want to bring to Villanova, there's a way to make a new club here. Villanova loves new and diverse and inclusive clubs." — Jose Garcia-Orozco, Accounting, Westfield, NJ

WELCOMING COMMUNITY

"Villanova is the most welcoming and loving place I have ever found in my life. I really enjoy the beautiful, diverse and wholesome community." — Caro Perez, Comprehensive Science, Miami, FL

INVOLVED STUDENTS

"I was looking for a school where students were really well-rounded, and I found that at Villanova. Students are really passionate about what they do in the classroom, but also really into whatever it is they do outside the classroom as well." — Michelle Charles, Political Science/Spanish, Charlotte, NC

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

"Villanova works hard to help you grow and become everything and anything that you can imagine. Applying to Villanova will open the door and the alumni network, history and culture, and the community is there to help steer you where you want to go and to choose which other doors you want to open." — Will Clarkin, Nursing, Bedminster, NJ

SPIRITED SCHOOL

“I picked Villanova because of its well-roundedness, school spirit and student encouragement. It has rigorous academics, wonderful athletics and a faith component that I thought was really nice.” — Gabby Slentz, Civil Engineering, Coronado, CA

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