Admissions

Villa Maria College welcomes students from all walks of life.  Our staff and faculty are committed to the success of each and every student who walks through our doors. 

The College operates on a "rolling admission" basis, meaning that the decision to accept you into our program can be made as soon as your application with us is complete.  Final decisions on admission are based upon your academic records, learning experience and any applicable college placement tests.  There is no deadline for submitting your application, however, we periodically offer free application opportunities:

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Villa Maria College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, sex, national/ethnic origin, or physical/mental disability in admissions, employment, nor any other aspect in regard to the conduct of the College's programs and activities.

Please visit our Request Info page for the upcoming visit days and to download our course catalog. There you will also find our online application form, course fees, financial aid information, academic programs, transfer agreements and more!

For more information, or, if you have questions on the application process, please contact one of our qualified admissions counselors:

Villa Maria College Admissions Office
240 Pine Ridge Road
Buffalo, NY 14225-3999
(716) 961-1805
Email: admissions@villa.edu
  

It is advisable to apply early for the following reasons:

1. Admission to specific degree programs is often competitive.
2. College-based scholarships are more readily available if you apply early.

Here's what we look at in considering your application:

1. Your overall high school academic average or G.E.D. scores.
2. Your high school academic average (English, math, science, social studies or history).
3. Although not required for admission to Villa Maria College, we do consider your SAT or ACT scores for specific program course placement and scholarship options. Students are encouraged to submit SAT and/or ACT score reports or when testing designate Villa Mara College as a school of choice.
4. The results of the Villa Maria College Placement test. All Villa applicants are required to schedule an individual testing appointment and complete this before admission is finalized.
5. Your extra-curricular and community involvement may positively affect your application.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

1. Fill out an application and essay
2. Send us official high school transcripts (via mail or fax)
3. Send us any college transcripts (via mail, official copy)
4. Take the  placement test. Contact 961-1805 to schedule your test date confirmation (spaces are limited)
5. Fill out Financial Aid application, any questions call: 961-1849 (Christina) or 961-1828 (Laura).
6. Look for any Visit Night open house dates coming up. Call admissions for that info.
7. Advisement and Registration, you will be notified of the date. This is where you sit down one on one with your advisor and create a schedule for the upcoming semester.
8. There will be an Orientation at the start of each semester. It is important to attend this, so you are familiar with the college and are aware of the various support services available to you.