Villanova admits first-year students for the fall term which begins in August. Due to the competitive nature of our process, we encourage you to apply as early as possible in your senior year of high school.

Villanova University is a fully exclusive Common Application member institution.

The application process to Villanova consists of the following four steps:

1. Complete Villanova’s Supplement to the Common Application (only available online)


2. Complete the Common Application. (online strongly preferred)


3. Request The Secondary School Report Form and your Official High School Transcript be submitted electronically through the Common Application website.*


4. Have the results of your standardized test (SAT or ACT) reported directly to the Villanova University Office of University Admission by the College Board or ACT. Note for international students: All non-native English speakers are required to submit either official TOEFL or IELTS results.

*Paper transcripts are still accepted, although online submission is strongly preferred.

The above applies to prospective first-year students. If you are a Transfer Student, please visit Admission Overview for Transfer Students.

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