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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
 Admission Requirements specific to HRD
  • An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
  • An undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher
  • For Pre-Master's Certificate there is no GRE requirement.

Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to:
Human Resource Development Program
  Huebner Hall
  On The American College
  Villanova University
  800 Lancaster Avenue
  Villanova, PA 19085

Complete Application

In order to insure a timely review, a complete application must be submitted. A complete application includes:

  1. Application for admission online or paper applicationPDF icon
  2. Program specific application requirements must be completed as defined by each graduate program.
  3. Non-refundable application fee of $50.* (payable to Villanova University)
  4. 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.
  5. Letters of recommendation (3) forwarded directly to the Director of the program to which you are applying.
  6. GRE scores
  7. TOEFL scores for international students
  8. 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.

Semester Deadline
Fall August 1
Spring December 1
Summer May 1
For priority consideration, those applying for assistantship or scholarship for the academic year should submit credentials by March 15 to be considered for fall of that year.