Please note: For the Fall term (August 2010),
Transfer applications will no longer be accepted for the College of
Nursing.
Villanova welcomes applications from students with previous college experience. Candidates are selected for admission on the basis of individual merit as determined
by their complete college coursework and an evaluation by the Dean of Students at
the last college attended. An applicant's high school record and class standing,
standardized tests scores, extracurricular involvement, and essay are also considered.
-
Candidates for admission who wish to
apply to transfer to Villanova should
have a completed transfer application submitted no
later than June 15 for the Fall Term and November 1 for the Spring Term.
- Villanova accepts a maximum of 60 transfer credits from other institutions.
- In order to earn a degree from Villanova, at least half of all major courses
and the final 30 credits of a degree program must be taken here at Villanova.
- You must earn a grade of "C" or better at an accredited institution in order
for appropriate credit to be given.
- Admission criteria and prior course selections vary slightly depending upon the college and academic program
to which you'll be applying.
- A cumulative GPA of a 3.00/4.00 is recommended for students interested in
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Villanova School of Business.
Students interested in transferring into the College of Nursing and the College
of Engineering must have maintained at least a 2.75/4.00 cumulative GPA.
- Please visit the website of the Office of Residence Life
for the transfer student
housing policy.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requires a minimum of two consecutive
semesters at a previous institution prior to transfer to Villanova. Traditionally,
transfer students in Arts and Sciences must complete three semesters at Villanova
prior to participating in an overseas program and have earned a minimum 2.75 Villanova
GPA in order to qualify.
-
Transfer students with international academic credentials must have their
documents translated (if not in English) and evaluated. To find an accredited
evaluation company, please visit www.naces.org.
How To Apply
- Review Transfer
Application Instructions
-
Complete
transfer application and submit by application deadline, no later than June
15 for the Fall Term for all programs EXCEPT for Nursing (March 1), and
November 1 for the Spring Term.
-
Include all
required documents
- Include seventy-five U.S. dollars ($75) non-refundable application fee
- Mail complete application packet to:
Transfer Committee
Office of University Admission
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085