Normally we require that applicants have at least eighteen undergraduate credits
and a 3.0 average in English, but we occasionally accept applications from
candidates who majored in related fields.
All applicants are required to send
the following materials to these offices:
Office of Graduate Studies
The completed application and fees
Scores from their Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
and GRE subject test
Two official transcripts of all previous college work (both
undergraduate and graduate)
Department of
English
Three letters of recommendation
A writing sample, preferably a critical essay of roughly 10 pages
A one-page statement outlining the candidate’s objectives
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
Application deadlines are March 1 (fall)
and Nov. 15 (spring). Applicants for spring
admission cannot be considered for fellowships.
Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to: Heather Hicks
Graduate Program Director
Department of English
Villanova University
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
