Take the First Step

This First Step Information Session is required for all students interested in participating in a Villanova Semester Program, Villanova Summer Program, and non-VU Partner Programs (both Semester and Summer). 

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. 

Registration is limited to 12 students per session. Sessions run for about 30 minutes and students must register on Handshake.  Session format (i.e. In-person or Virtual) will be listed in the Handshake Registration information.  All in-person First Step Information Sessions will be held in the OEA - Top Floor Garey Hall. 

Spring 2023 Information Session Schedule

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 1st 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 and May Term Programs
- VSB Semester Business and Culture in the Italian Context (BCIC) 

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