ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Graduate Human Resource Development courses at Villanova begin every eight weeks. The program offers both on-campus and online options to fit your schedule.
Spring I 2026
- Application Due: Dec. 1, 2025
- Term Starts: January 12, 2026
Spring II 2026
- Application Due: February 1, 2026
- Term Starts: March 9, 2026
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The HRD program offers both on-campus and online classes to fit your schedule.
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts (uploaded on the Academic History page)
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis for all deadlines except those tied to funding consideration. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
- Fall II 2025: October 1, 2025
- Spring I 2026: December 1, 2025
- Spring II 2026: February 1, 2026
- Fall I 2026, with priority funding consideration: February 15, 2026
- Fall I 2026, with final funding consideration: March 1, 2026
- Summer I 2026: April 15, 2026
- Summer II 2026: June 1, 2026
- Fall I 2026: August 1, 2026
- Fall II 2026: October 1, 2026
- For information regarding start dates for each term option, please visit our complete application dates and start terms page.
- Funding available: Yes
- Priority deadline: February 15
- Final deadline: March 1
- Fall I admittance only.
- Learn more about funding opportunities.
- Credits and Tuition:
- 36 credits (See HRD website for details and prerequisite information.)
- Tuition and fees
- Tuition and fees subject to change.
- 36 credits (See HRD website for details and prerequisite information.)
- APPLY NOW: FALL II 2025
- APPLY NOW: 2026 TERMS
- Application Requirements:
- Online application form
- Transcripts
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Statement of Goals (1 - 2 pages)
- Resume
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Deadlines: Admission is conducted on a rolling basis. Applications may close early under rolling admissions if all available seats are filled prior to the stated deadline.
- Fall II 2025: October 1, 2025
- Spring I 2026: December 1, 2025
- Spring II 2026: February 1, 2026
- Summer I 2026: April 15, 2026
- Summer II 2026: June 1, 2026
- Fall I 2026: August 1, 2026
- Fall II 2026: October 1, 2026
- For information regarding start dates for each term option, please visit our complete application dates and start terms page.
- Funding available: No
- Credits and Tuition:
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details.)
- Tuition and fees
- Tuition and fees subject to change.
- 15 credits (See HRD website for details.)
- APPLY NOW: FALL II 2025
- APPLY NOW: 2026 TERMS
If you are interested in applying to take HRD classes at Villanova, simply email the Office of Graduate Studies, to request an application to apply as a non-matriculated student. You must have successfully completed your bachelor's degree to enroll in these master's-level classes. You can choose to apply for the master's degree or a certificate program at a later time.
As a non-matriculated student, students can take up to 12 credits in graduate programs. HR professionals who are looking to stay up to date on current HR trends may choose to take classes in this status, as well as earning recertification credits for their certificate through HRCI or SHRM. Students can also choose to apply into one of our programs after taking classes as a non-matriculated student.
To apply, students must submit the non-matriculated application as well as official transcripts from the undergraduate institution.
TUITION
Students enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Development will pay $955 per credit hour for tuition in the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Per credit tuition: $955
- General fee: $150 per semester
- Program length: 36 credits
- Note: This information is for the 2025-2026 academic year and may be subject to change.
Find more tuition information here.
FUNDING
Villanova’s graduate school tuition is very competitive, and there are a number of ways to finance your master's degree in Human Resource Development. All of the classes, both on-campus and online, are held in the evenings, permitting you to work while in the program whether you are studying part-time or full-time. Your employer may offer tuition assistance benefits!
Graduate Assistantships
The program offers a number of Graduate Assistantships, which cover tuition plus a stipend. To be considered for these funding sources, you should apply for admission in the fall semester. Applicants for spring admission cannot be considered for these awards.
These assistantships require 20 hours of work for the HRD program per week. Graduate assistants are ambassadors of the HRD program and work with the office on research projects, program initiatives and events.
If you are interested in applying for a graduate assistantship, you must submit your application by March 1. Candidates will be contacted for interviews.
To apply to be a graduate assistant please submit the Application for Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship. Submit this application to: gradhrdoffice@villanova.edu by March 1.
Scholarship Opportunity
Villanova’s Graduate HRD Program is offering a $1,000 scholarship for new students starting Fall 2025. Awards are based on financial need and academic merit. To qualify, apply to the MS in HRD by August 5 and enroll in Fall I. Students receiving other Villanova tuition aid or assistantships are not eligible.
Other Campus Funding
There are also assistantships offered by other Villanova departments and offices. If you apply for other University assistantships, you will still be considered for internal department funding.
For more information, visit Financing Your Education.
The HRD Corner Blog
Visit the HRD Corner! We use this blog to share our thoughts on the world of HR, share alumni, student and faculty stories, and to keep you informed about our program and upcoming events throughout the year!
Important Notices for Distance Education Students
The following includes important information for students participating in online courses, online programs and/or on-ground clinicals or practicums while physically located outside of Pennsylvania.