VUnited Scholars Program

The VUnited Scholars Program is a two year residential certificate program offered through Villanova's College of Professional Studies. This program merges the following four elements: academic knowledge, social and psychological development, independent living skills, and career and vocational skills.

Pursuing this program in an Augustinian, Catholic, valued-centered, residential environment provides students a meaningful and unique college experience. The program allows students to explore and realize both their learning potential and maximize their personal growth, while preparing students for future, meaningful employment.

Targeted to highly motivated young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, the program consists of a combination of academic coursework and supervised employment and career development opportunities. View admissions information.

Through VUnited Scholars, students will:

• Develop a variety of skills essential for independent adulthood through practical courses and field placements.
• Learn adaptive life skills through a full on-campus experience, living and learning in a traditional college environment.
• Have a significant field experience in off-campus employment.
• Learn to structure their independent leisure activities and free time under the safety net of the VUnited Scholars Program.
• Have a full Catholic college experience and have access to campus ministry worship and service opportunities.
• Participate in campus activities, clubs, and special events.
  
• Learn fitness and healthy living choices through structured, supervised activities.
• Eat in campus dining halls and improve social skills through peer to peer interactions with the greater student body.
• Learn the rules of good judgement and safety.