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. 

Registration is limited to 12 students per virtual session and 5 students per in-person session. Sessions run for about 40 minutes and students must register on Handshake.  

Fall 2021 Information Session Schedule

Information Sessions will be offered on the following weekly schedule through the week of December 6th.   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 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.