A lifelong commitment to learning is one of the hallmarks of all great people. Villanova offers hundreds of interesting and exciting classes each semester. The Part-Time Studies program has a special, non-matriculated student status that can allow you to take classes, just for the joy of learning and participating.

Non-matriculated students seeking to enrich themselves at Villanova take on many different looks:

Visiting students seeking Villanova credits

Many of our Part-Time studies students are actually enrolled in another university but are taking classes at Villanova in order to transfer those credits. For example, Villanova has special accelerated summer courses that are popular with students who live locally, but go to college further away. You can take the classes you need and transfer the credits.

Note that if you are enrolled in another college and want to take courses for credit during the fall and spring semesters, you must have a letter from the Dean or Department Chairperson of your college indicating that your are a student in good standing and that you have permission to take courses at Villanova for transfer back to your college.

Senior Citizens Personal Enrichment Program

Senior citizens (65 or older) who are interested in taking courses for personal enrichment but not for credit can enroll for classes through our Senior Citizens Enrichment Program. Whether it is philosophy, theology, microeconomics or theater, Villanova's classes offer a high quality, enriching experience. Look through the University's course catalog and find something wonderful. We prize our adult learners because you bring your rich experience and thoughtful point of view into the classroom. And you get to share in the vibrancy of young minds exploring new territory with you. Please review the attached Personal Enrichment Program Guidelines that have been established to facilitate the advising and registration process.

High school students

High school students with superior qualifications may apply to take classes at Villanova. You must have a letter of permission from your guidance counselor or principal to submit along with your application. Villanova normally seeks to discourage high school students from taking college courses too early. But every year there are some outstanding high school students who are clearly ready to begin transitioning to a college curriculum. We offer special academic counseling to assist the high school students that we admit to the Part-Time Studies program in selecting their courses.

The Part-Time Studies program offers special academic counseling about what courses best suit your needs and how to make sure that your credits will be accepted before your take the class.

Learn more about the Part-Time Studies admissions process and fill out an on-line application today to begin attending Villanova courses.