APPLYING TO VILLANOVA

Students sitting on campus talking.

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?

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.

Students holding Villanova signs on campus.

Have questions?

You're not alone! From the admission process and our test-optional policy to visiting campus and upcoming events, we've got you covered.