Be sure to check the web site of the specific program to
which you are applying for details and deadlines.
Applicants to the Graduate School must file a formal application. Details
outlining a complete application are listed below as well as deadlines however;
be sure to check with the individual department of the program to which you are
applying to ensure a timely review of your application. If you have any questions
about the application process or your application status, please feel free to
contact us.
Non-Discrimination
Students are selected wholly on the basis of individual merit. The University does
not discriminate against any students or applicants seeking admission on the basis
of their race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or sex.
Schedule an Appointment
If you have a special situation that requires an academic advisor, schedule an
appointment with the department either by email or
telephone.
Visit the Web site of your program
for specific application requirements.
Complete Application
In order to insure a timely review, a complete application must be submitted.
A complete application includes:
Program specific application requirements must be completed as defined
by each graduate program.
Non-refundable application fee of $50.* (payable to Villanova
University)
Official transcripts (two copies) of all previous college work (both
undergraduate and graduate) sent directly to the Graduate Studies Office, by
the Registrar of the Colleges or Universities involved.
Letters of recommendation (3) forwarded directly to the Director of the
program to which you are applying.
GRE scores
TOEFL scores for international students
Financial Certification for international students needing an F1 Visa.
*fee waived for students with a Villanova degree
Deadlines
For the doctoral program in Philosophy: Completed applications must be
submitted by February 1 for fall admission.
General Application Deadlines
For all master’s programs and all graduate certificate programs in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Fall:
Completed applications should be submitted by March 1 for fall
admission. Applications will be considered until August 1.
Spring:
Completed applications should be submitted by November 15 for
spring admission. Applications will be considered until December 1.
Summer:
Completed applications should be submitted by May 1 for summer
admission.
For Consideration for Scholarships and Assistantships
Please note the priority deadlines are program-specific: February 1
All application materials should be submitted by this date in order to be
considered for scholarship/assistantships for these programs: Biology,
Communication, Education (includes Counseling, Ed. Leadership and M.A. in
Education), Hispanic Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration.
March 1
All application materials should be submitted by this date in order to be
considered for scholarship/assistantship for the following programs: Applied
Statistics, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Counseling and Human
Relations, Criminology Law and Society, English, History, Human Resource
Development, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, M.A. in Education plus Teacher
Certification, Psychology, Software Engineering, Theatre and
Theology.
