Applicants should have at least 18 undergraduate credits in history and have at
least a 3.0 GPA, or an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Occasionally, we accept applicants who majored in related fields, such as
literature, philosophy or political science.
For those applying to the Post-M.A. Certificate Program, applicants
only need to complete the
application
and provide
official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. No letters of
recommendation or GRE scores are required.
All applicants are required to submit to the:
Office of Graduate Studies:
The completed application and fees
Scores from their Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Two official undergraduate transcripts
Department of
History:
Three letters of recommendation
A brief 250-word statement about their fields of interest in
history, pertinent experience, prior research and objectives in
seeking the Master's Degree
Any additional information they would like to convey
A writing sample for applicants interested in assistantships or
scholarships, all of which are awarded once a year [March 1
deadline]
Application materials must be received by
March 1 for consideration to receive
an assistantship or scholarship.
Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to:
Graduate
History Program
Department of History
Villanova University, SAC 403
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Phone: 610-519-4662
Fax: 610-519-4450
Email:
gradinformation@villanova.edu
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
Applications must be received by the deadlines indicated below. Where applicable,
specific departmental deadlines are noted.
