VUnited Scholars Admissions

• Complete application for admission here
• $50 Application Fee
• Parent Questionnaire
  
• Video Requirement
  • Applicants will record themselves using the video platform within the application. Videos should be no more than 3 minutes.
• Documentation of Intellectual Disability
  An intellectual disability can be documented by:
  (a) prior eligibility evidence of special education services under IDEA as a student with an intellectual disability, or
  (b) an evaluation and diagnosis of an intellectual disability from a psychologist or other qualified professional, or
  (c) a record from a government agency (e.g., vocational rehabilitation) that identifies the intellectual disability.
• Official High School Transcript or official GED state equivalency diploma and scores. Unofficial copies of transcripts/GED scores ban be used for application review. If accepted, official transcripts/scores will be required. If a HS transcript is unavailable, please contact us at cps.info@villanova.edu 
        Please send these materials to:
          ELECTRONIC: cps.info@villanova.edu
          MAIL: Villanova University
                   College of Professional Studies
                   800 E. Lancaster Ave
                   Villanova, PA 19085

All evaluations, psychological tests and adaptive assessments can be uploaded to the application.

Education Evaluation

Evaluations should have been conducted within the past 3 years. Please include grade level equivalents that were obtained on one these tests:

• Most recent IEP (Individualized Education Plan) with accommodations listed or Section 504 accommodation plan (if applicable)

Adaptive Assessments and other types of assessments may be chosen from this list:

• Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-III)
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2 (ADOS-2)
• Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R)
• Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC-3)
• Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA)
• Conner’s Behavior Rating Scales (CBRS)
• Vineland Adaptive Behavior Rating Scales (VABS) (including the maladaptive subscale)
• Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale II (VABSII) or Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale III (VBSIII).
• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) and a full protocol (all sub-test scores and verbal, performance, and full-scale scores) and a written report
• Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
• Woodcock Johnson IV Cognitive Test of Abilities
• Woodcock Johnson IV Tests of Achievement

The assessment needs to include a psycho-social history and a combination of psychological tests, and adaptive rating scales. The assessment must be in narrative form and include recommendations for any treatment (psychotherapy or medication) the psychologist finds necessary for the student to function independently in a campus setting.

The goal is to address emotional, behavioral, and social issues that might influence the fit between the student’s needs and the program’s ability to meet those needs. The choice of instruments depends on the psychologist’s knowing the student’s cognitive abilities and using appropriate techniques for that student.

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. Letters may come from non-family members who have known the applicant for at least 3 years. We encourage you to get recommendation letters from teachers, principals, guidance counselors, and employer/work supervisors.

Recommendations should include:

• How long the recommender has known the applicant and in what capacity.
  
• Recommenders should also discuss the applicant’s ability to relate to teachers, peers, young children & the elderly.
  
• Please include examples of interactions the recommender has with the applicant in school, home, or leisure.
  
• In addition, the recommender should discuss the applicant’s emotional ability in regards to stress and adapting to new situations.
  

Recommendation letters can be uploaded to the application.

Once all materials, evaluations/assessments, and recommendation letters are submitted, the admissions committee will select and contact the final candidates to participate in a shadow day. Selected students will shadow current VUnited Scholars, participate in classes and get a feel for the Villanova campus as a potential student. Parents/guardians will meet with VUnited Scholars admissions teams for a conversation while students are shadowing.