Applicants should have at least 30 undergraduate credits in one of three
curriculum tracks, and have at
least a 3.0 GPA, or an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Please see the specific information broken down below for the documents needed
for submission.
For those applying to the Pre- or 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 Master's applicants are required to submit to the:
Office of Graduate Studies:
The completed application and fees
Two official undergraduate transcripts
TOEFL scores (for candidates whose first language is not English).
Minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 internet based
Department of
Modern Languages & Literatures:
Three letters of recommendation
A writing sample in Spanish (max. 10 pages)
Any additional information they would like to convey
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
Program in Hispanic Studies
Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
Villanova University, SAC303
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Phone: 610-519-4680
Fax: 610-519-6695
Email:
gradinformation@villanova.edu
For more information, please contact Dr. Carlos Trujillo,
Director of the Graduate Program in Hispanic Studies:
carlos.trujillo@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.
