Where Talent Takes You

Villa is a small, private, catholic college that offers a variety of bachelors and associate degrees in a supportive, student-centered environment.

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What Villa’s All About

Villa Maria College is a private, co-educational, Catholic college providing students with the premier student-centered experience in Western New York. Students learn and grow with a culturally diverse population that lives its ideals of truth, charity, and unity.

With a variety of academic programs, our real strength lies in our studio-based education, a 8:1 student to faculty ratio, and educators who bring their real world experience into the classroom. Our faculty consists of working artists, animators, musicians, writers and designers who all place a heavy emphasis on teaching students how to use their talents in real world experiences.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Achieve Orientation @ Villa Maria College, Achieve Center
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Aug 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This is an invite-only event for new Achieve students. It will orientate them to the program, assistive technology and include time management workshops. We will conclude with lunch with the Orientation Leaders who have their training this day.

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Orientation Leader Training @ Villa Maria College, Dining Hall
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Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Art Gallery Exhibit: Annual Faculty Exhibit @ Villa Maria College, Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery
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Aug 23 – Sep 14 all-day

Villa’s esteemed art faculty will display their talent during the College’s annual faculty exhibit. The details for an opening reception will be announced soon; the exhibit runs through September 14, 2018.

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New Student Orientation @ Villa Maria College
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Aug 23 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Villa Maria College is excited to showcase everything we have to offer with our New Student Orientation Program! New & Transfer students will learn all about what it means to be a Villa Viking through this interactive, trasformative experience to prepare them for their college career at Villa!

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Fall Classes Start August 27

Fall classes start August 27, and there’s still time to apply. Learn how Villa Maria’s 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and studio-based classrooms will help you to take your talent further.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Service

After 50 years of ongoing service to Villa Maria College and its thousands of students, faculty, and alumni, Sister Marcella Marie Garus has announced her upcoming retirement, effective June 2018. A Buffalo native, Sister Marcella served for 40 years as Villa Maria College president, making her one of the longest-tenured presidents of a higher education institution both in both Western New York and across North America.

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Villa Maria College Board of Trustees Appoints Interim President

Board of Trustees Chairperson Catherine Grantier Cooley announced on May 29, 2018 that Dr. Matthew Giordano has been named interim president of Villa Maria College.

Giordano will succeed Sister Marcella Marie Garus, C.S.S.F., who announced her retirement in March 2018 after serving as president for 40 years.  Giordano will begin service effective July 1st and remain until the permanent appointment of the College’s 4th president can be named.

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Register Today for New Student Orientation!

Get ready for your first semester at Villa Maria College during our new student orientation! During this mandatory event you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about student clubs, organizations, and athletics, get to know your new classmates and College faculty, pick up your course schedule and more.

Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Fall Open House and Student Athlete Visit Day

Tour the campus, learn about the admissions process, our growing athletics programs, and financial aid and scholarship availability on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Learn how Villa Maria’s 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and studio-based classrooms will help you to take your talent further!

Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Art Program Information Night

Interested in studying art in college? Villa Maria offers 8 art programs: animation, digital filmmaking, fashion design and merchandising, fine arts, graphic design, integrated arts, interior design and photography.

On this night, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our curriculum, admissions requirements, financial aid options and more. In addition, you can learn more about what it’s like to be a student at Villa by speaking with current students and student-athletes, our faculty and staff and representatives from our student life team.

The event takes place on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

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Health Science Night

The PTA and OTA Programs programs at Villa give you the foundation to find a job in a growing health profession. You’ll gain knowledge in the classroom and from working in our hands-on laboratories, as well as from professional internships in the field.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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What We’re Known For

Villa Maria College offers a number of signature programs that emphasize applied skills and internships in a nurturing and supportive environment designed to help you be successful.

Art & Design

Develop a portfolio that showcases the creative, storytelling, and communication skills important in today’s visual culture.

Health Sciences

Get the practical skills necessary to help people. Study in our physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy assistant or psychology programs.

Music Industry

Dig into the technological, creative, and business aspects of audio production and recording with our award-winning faculty.

Student Success

From mentoring, to specialized advising and free tutoring, your success is our priority. The faculty and staff at Villa go above and beyond to help you meet your goals.

Business

Our experienced faculty will teach you management and marketing tools, and how they can be successfully applied in a real-life setting.

Digital Media & Filmmaking

Gain a variety of skills necessary to thrive in the digital era by studying Digital Filmmaking or Digital Media and Communication.

Achieve Program

Specialized services for students with learning differences to help them transition smoothly into college and find their path to success.

Athletics

Our dedicated student-athletes from 8 different teams are committed to proudly representing the Villa Vikings in sport and academically in the classroom.

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Recent News

Year Long Sculpture Project Concludes for Associate Professor Jesse Walp

 Year Long Sculpture Project Concludes for Associate Professor Jesse Walp 150 150 Villa Maria College

A sculpture project that was years in the making is finally complete. On Friday, July 13, 2018, Associate Professor Jesse Walp put the finishing touches on the 14-foot-wide, 26-foot-tall sculpture that…

Jesse Walp’s ‘Arch on Old Falls Street’ Installed

 Jesse Walp’s ‘Arch on Old Falls Street’ Installed 150 150 Villa Maria College

Associate professor of interior design and art shop supervisor Jesse Walp has finally put the finishing touches on a sculpture that took him over a year to conceptualize, design and…

Graphic Design Students Sweep Top Spots in Annual AAF Buffalo Competition

 Graphic Design Students Sweep Top Spots in Annual AAF Buffalo Competition 150 150 Villa Maria College

The 2017-2018 academic year may be over, but the summer break doesn’t stop Villa Maria College’s students from winning awards. Three of Villa’s graphic design students took the top 3…

Jamie Wesolowski Takes Second in ASID New York Upstate-Canada East Annual Student Design Competition

 Jamie Wesolowski Takes Second in ASID New York Upstate-Canada East Annual Student Design Competition 150 150 Villa Maria College

For the sixth year, a Villa Maria College interior design student has taken a top spot in the ASID New York Upstate-Canada East Annual Student Design Competition. Jamie Wesolowski’s healthcare design…

Villa Maria College Board of Trustees Appoints Interim President

 Villa Maria College Board of Trustees Appoints Interim President 150 150 Villa Maria College

Dr. Matthew Giordano has been named interim president of Villa Maria College, Board of Trustees Chairperson Catherine Grantier Cooley announced today. Giordano will succeed Sister Marcella Marie Garus, C.S.S.F., who…

Sculpture Created by Assistant Professor of Interior Design Jesse Walp to be Permanently Placed on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls

 Sculpture Created by Assistant Professor of Interior Design Jesse Walp to be Permanently Placed on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls 150 150 Villa Maria College

In just a few months, the middle block in the three-block strip between Niagara Falls and the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort will look a little different. Spectra Venue Management and…

Animation Program Hosts Annual Showcase at North Park Theatre

 Animation Program Hosts Annual Showcase at North Park Theatre 150 150 Villa Maria College

On Saturday, May 12, 2018 Villa’s junior and senior animation students gathered at Hertel Avenue’s North Park Theatre to screen the work they’ve created during their 3 and 4 years…

Villa Maria College Celebrates 54th Commencement: Harkness, Principato, Rust and Say Yes to Education Buffalo to Receive Awards

 Villa Maria College Celebrates 54th Commencement: Harkness, Principato, Rust and Say Yes to Education Buffalo to Receive Awards 150 150 Villa Maria College

Villa Maria College will celebrate its 54th commencement on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The ceremony, which begins at 1 p.m. and takes place in the auditorium, will award degrees to…

2018 Honors Convocation Awardees

 2018 Honors Convocation Awardees 150 150 Villa Maria College

Honor Convocation is an annual event at which we celebrate our students’ academic achievements. This year’s Convocation was held on April 26, 2018. Eighteen students were recognized as outstanding in…

Distinguished Interior Design Students of the Year Selected at the Program’s Annual Student Exhibition

 Distinguished Interior Design Students of the Year Selected at the Program’s Annual Student Exhibition 150 150 Villa Maria College

Villa’s Interior Design program hosted a reception in honor of its annual Student Exhibition, which opened on April 13. Special recognition was offered to three students, who were named this…

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