Take the First Step

This First Step Information Session is required for all students interested in participating with a Villanova Semester Program, Affiliated Non-VU Semester Program, Villanova Summer program or an Affiliated non-VU Summer Program. If you're just not sure what you're plans may include, you are still welcome to attend to learn more your study abroad options!

Participation in a first step information session is required before an individual appointment with a study abroad advisor may be scheduled.

Information Session Registration

Attendance at a first step information session is required before an individual appointment with a study abroad advisor may be scheduled. 

Until further notice, First Step Information Sessions will occur via Zoom.

Each session is limited to 15 students and meetings are offered multiple times per week.  Please refer to the calendars below and on the right-hand menu for upcoming sessions.  

Once you've selected an available date and time, be sure to register below to reserve your spot!

Program Application and Approval Deadlines

The standard deadline to attend an information session is April 1st for study abroad in the fall or summer and October 1 for study abroad in the spring semester.

The standard deadline to complete the approval process and the Passport Villanova requirements is April 15th for study abroad in the fall or summer and October 15th for study abroad in the spring semester.
 

The following programs have different application deadlines:  

- All Villanova Summer Programs
- VSB Semester Business and Culture in the Italian Context
- CLAS Semester London Experience

For those programs, please visit the program's page to start your application.