To be considered for admission, the Department expects applicants to have
completed at least 18 credits in Philosophy, to have earned an overall grade
point average of 3.5 or better, and to have combined verbal and analytic GRE
test scores of 1280 or better on the tests administered before October 1, 2002.
The new test format inserts an analytic writing section graded on a 6 point
scale. To be competitive, students should expect to earn a verbal test score of
650 or better and an analytic writing score of 5 or better.
Failure to meet any of these quantitative criteria can be offset if, in the
judgment of the Admissions Committee, there are interpretive factors warranting
it. The Committee considers all aspects of the application.
All applicants are required to submit to the:
Office of Graduate Studies
The completed application and fees
Scores from their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - (ETS will ask you for Institution Code and Department Code. The Institution Code for Villanova University is 2959-The Department Code for Philosophy is 2801).
Two official transcripts from every institution attended, both undergraduate and graduate where applicable
Department of
Philosophy
Three letters of recommendation
A brief 250-word statement about their fields of interest, pertinent experience, prior research and objectives in
seeking a graduate degree
Recent writing sample
Any additional information they would like to convey
Application materials must be received by
February 1 for consideration to receive
an assistantship or scholarship. Highly qualified students are eligible for full financial awards including tuition remission and a yearly stipend of approximately $14,670 in the first two years and $16,265 in the third and fourth years. A fifth year Villanova doctoral stipend will be available to approved philosophy Ph.D. candidates who are doing adjunct teaching. All students admitted with financial aid will serve the Department through a supervised program of teacher training.
Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to:
Graduate
Philosophy Program
Department of Philosophy
Villanova University, SAC 108
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Phone: 610-519-4690
Fax: 610-519-4639
Email:
philgrad@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.
