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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
Common Application.
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Do I need to take any SAT II exams?
No, SAT II exams are not required for admission or placement.
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What if I want to change my major during the application process?
Each student’s application for admission is reviewed by the Admission Committee
of the academic college and major to which they applied (College of Arts and Sciences,
School of Business, College of Engineering, College of Nursing). The
decision to offer admission is made on the college level. Therefore, if a student
subsequently chooses to change a major prior to the start of classes,
Monday, August 25, 2008, their file will be reviewed once again by the Admission Committee for the new major
they select.
All requests for a change of major must be submitted via e-mail to
gotovu@villanova.edu or in writing to:
Office of University Admission
Change of Major Committee
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1672
Please note that once a student begins classes at Villanova, change of major requests
within the same academic college are processed through the appropriate Dean’s Office.
Should a student decide to change academic colleges once enrolled, a formal application
is submitted to the college to which the student would like to transfer. Once a
candidate is accepted to a particular college at Villanova University, there is
no guarantee of acceptance to another college.
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Are interviews part of the Admission process?
Interviews are not a part of the Admission process. However, if you have
any questions or concerns, our Admission Staff will be more than happy to discuss
your issues.
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What if I am contacted that I am missing a high school requirement
for my major?
Students applying to majors from the College of Engineering, the School of
Business, and any science major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
must have completed four years of math in high school. Students who are applying to
any science major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the College of Engineering must
have completed four years of science (Chemistry and Physics must be two of the four sciences).
Students applying to the College of Nursing must have completed three years of
science (Biology and Chemistry must be two of the three sciences). Biology
and Chemistry must be completed prior to senior year in high school. Students
applying to the College of Nursing must complete at
least three years of high school level math.
Please note: The missing prerequisite course (i.e., physics) must be completed
prior to entering Villanova University in the fall of 2008. Proof of
successful completion of the course (an official transcript) must be submitted
to the Dean of the academic college in which the student is enrolling no later
than August 15, 2008.
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How do I qualify for an academic merit-based scholarship?
Qualifications for the
Presidential
Scholarship,
Villanova Scholarship,
Commuter
Scholarships,
Presidential Scholarship for Underrepresented Students, and
Saint
Martin de Porres Grant can be found on the Financial Assistance web site.
Application deadline for scholarship candidates.
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Do you have an Honors Program? How do I become a part of it?
Honors at Villanova is a comprehensive, four-year program of challenging
seminars, research opportunities, and cultural and social events designed to
bring together superior students and faculty from all four of the University's
academic colleges. Enrolling first-year students are invited to apply to the
Honors Program in May of their senior year in high school after deciding to
attend Villanova.
Current undergraduates are invited to apply upon recommendation by Villanova faculty
or through their own initiative. Non-Honors students may enroll in Honors Seminars
with the permission of the Director. Please visit the
Honors Program web site for
more information.
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When will I be notified of my decision?
For information regarding notification of decisions for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants, please click
here.
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What is the difference between a Villanova Scholarship and
a Villanova Grant?
The Financial Assistance web site explains in real life terms, the
difference between a scholarship and
a grant, as well as the steps needed to apply for these scholarships and grants.
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When will the initial
pin number be mailed to students?
Villanova University will provide a pin number to all applicants. 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 on November 23, 2007 to
early action applicants and January 25, 2008 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.
With this PIN number, an applicant can:
- check the status of their application to ensure that all required documents
have been received
- view their financial aid package (if the student completed the necessary
forms and qualified for financial assistance) on-line by the Financial
Assistance designated date
Students should retain their pin number. If a student is accepted and decides
to enroll at Villanova University, the pin number will be used by students to register
for courses, check on the status of their financial aid application, monitor the
posting of payments to their billing record, obtain their grades each semester,
and review their complete academic transcript.
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I would like to check the status of my application but have lost the pin number
that was mailed to me by the Office of University Admission. How do I obtain a one-time replacement pin number?
Within
NOVASIS, click "Login to Secure Area" and then click "Admission
Applicants: Don't know your NOVASIS PIN? Click here."
You may also call The Office of University Admission at 610-519-4000 and request
to have your pin sent to you via email. The Office of University Admission will
only send the pin to the email address
of record located on the applicant's admission application.
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When will I
receive applications for Financial Assistance?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available in your high
school Guidance Office after December 1. Details and deadlines for completing
the FAFSA and the
Villanova University Institutional
Application are available on the Financial Assistance web site.
International students must complete the
International Student Financial Aid
Application and submit this form with the other required support documents.
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