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Does Villanova prefer that applications be submitted on-line or completed using the paper application?
It is strongly preferred that all candidates apply to Villanova by utilizing
the on-line
Villanova Preliminary Application and the
Common Application. Please follow the directions and submit your completed application by the appropriate deadline.
If you need a paper copy sent to you, please email
gotovu@villanova.edu or call 610-519-4000.
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Do I need to take the SAT or the ACT?
All undergraduate freshmen applicants are required to take either the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) or the ACT Assessment (American College Testing Program). When you register for the SAT or the ACT, please request that the test results are sent directly to Villanova University. The
SAT institutional code is 2959 and the
ACT institutional code is 3744. For more information on the SAT please visit www.collegeboard.com, and for the ACT please visit www.act.org.
For Regular Decision candidates, the SAT and/or ACT must be taken no later
than December of their senior year. For Early Action candidates, the SAT must be
taken no later than October or the ACT must be taken no later than September of
the senior year. All scores must be received in the Office of University
Admission by January 7 for Regular Decision and November 1 for Early Action and
Health Affiliation Programs.
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Do I need to take any SAT II exams?
SAT II examinations are not required for admission or placement.
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English is not my first language, am I required to take additional tests?
All non-native
English speakers are required to submit either official TOEFL or IELTS results. TOEFL
applicants must score at least 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the
computer-based test, or 85 on the internet-based test, in order to be considered
for admission. When you register for the
TOEFL, please request that your results be sent directly to Villanova - our
institutional code is 2959.
IELTS applicants must score at least 7.0 in order to be considered for admission.
Please visit the
IELTS web site for more information. You should
register at least two months prior to each exam in order to ensure you receive
confirmation of the test date and for us to receive your results by the
deadline. The student who
is applying must provide TOEFL or IELTS results. It is not the high school's
responsibility to submit the scores.
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How many letters of recommendation should I send?
The Admission Committee likes to see one letter of recommendation from an applicant's Secondary School counselor in addition to the required Secondary School Counselor Report.
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How much does it cost to attend Villanova as an undergraduate student?
For detailed information regarding cost of attendance, please refer to this web site: http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/finaid/costs.htm.
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How do I know if my application is complete?
You can check your application for completeness on-line.
Villanova University will provide a pin number and ID to all applicants who
apply by the
final admission deadlines. The pin number allows students to monitor their
application via an on-line, secure web site. The Office of University Admission
will mail pin numbers and ID to applicants starting on November 20, 2008 to
Early Action applicants through January 20, 2009 to Regular Decision
applicants. The pin and ID number will be new and will not relate to the ID and
pin created by applicants to submit an application.
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Where is Villanova University?
Villanova is located 12 miles (20 kilometers) west of Philadelphia, which is the fifth largest city in the United States. We are just thirty minutes away from cultural, historical and entertainment opportunities which a major metropolitan area offers - yet one can retreat to the serene surroundings of our suburban campus community. Villanova is connected by rail lines to downtown Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport and metropolitan cities such as Boston, Washington D.C. and New York City. To learn more about the surrounding area and Philadelphia, please visit GoPhila.
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How do I go about visiting Villanova's campus?
Campus Tours and
Group Admission Presentations are scheduled throughout the
year. Please get availability dates before you arrive at campus. Accepted
students who are interested in sitting in on classes should contact the Dean's Office
of the appropriate academic college.
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What is the weather like year-round?
Pennsylvania is fortunate to experience all four seasons. Below are average ranges for each season:
- Summer (June, July, August/September): Fo 70-94 or Co 21-34
- Fall (September, October, November): Fo 50-68 or Co 10-20
- Winter (December, January, February/March): Fo 24-42 or Co 0-6
- Spring (March, April, May): Fo 42-68 or Co 6-20
For up to date information regarding weather, please visit www.weather.com.
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Where will I live?
On-campus housing is guaranteed for first year students, who applied as a
residential applicant and subsequently accepted as a residential student, for the first three consecutive years, with only a limited number of places available for the last year. University sponsored housing is offered to transfer students on a limited basis. To learn more about housing, please visit the Office for Residence Life.
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