Villa is a small, private, catholic college that offers a variety of bachelors and associate degrees in a supportive, student-centered environment.
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.
In conjunction with the 10th Anniversary of an Interior Design BFA Graduating Class, an exhibit of the 2018 Thesis Design Projects will be on display in the North Room of the Villa Maria College Library. The exhibit will be a celebration of student accomplishments and a testament to the skills, abilities and creativity of the 2018 interior design graduating class. Outside Colleges will be coming on to campus to talk with students regarding graduate and professional school programs. Sponsored by Career Services. Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Tan Tara Golf Course. This year we celebrate our 30th Year of this fabulous fundraiser. Get a foursome together and join us in the Club House. Proceeds benefit Student Scholarships. For more information visit vill.edu/golf or call 716-961-1825. Sponsored by United Insurance Agency. May 14 Mon Interior Design BFA Program Thesis Exhibit @ Villa Maria College, Library North Room May 14 @ 8:00 am – Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm May 22 Tue Villa Maria College Accepted Student Day is a great opportunity to meet future classmates, college staff and faculty, receive the best course schedule for the upcoming fall semester, finalize financial aid and scholarships, enjoy a nice meal, and receive some VMC gear! If you’re an accepted student at Villa, click here to register or learn more.
May 25 Fri Felician/Franciscan Graduate & Professional Schools Fair @ Villa Maria College, Felician/Franciscan Graduate & Professional Schools Fair May 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Jun 11 Mon Subscribe
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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Your career goals, the desire to succeed, and a determination to compete in the national labor market are driving your college search. The Office of Financial Aid at Villa Maria is committed to helping you forge that future. We’ll start by making sure that your education, and the path to your degree, is affordable.
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Villa Maria College has a small campus, but we’re a big community. Admissions counselor Jillian personally invites you and your family to the College to experience how Villa, the premiere student-centered institution in Western New York, could be your home.
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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.
Learn MoreVilla 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.
Develop a portfolio that showcases the creative, storytelling, and communication skills important in today’s visual culture.
Get the practical skills necessary to help people. Study in our physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy assistant or psychology programs.
Dig into the technological, creative, and business aspects of audio production and recording with our award-winning faculty.
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.
Our experienced faculty will teach you management and marketing tools, and how they can be successfully applied in a real-life setting.
Gain a variety of skills necessary to thrive in the digital era by studying Digital Filmmaking or Digital Media and Communication.
Specialized services for students with learning differences to help them transition smoothly into college and find their path to success.
Our dedicated student-athletes from 8 different teams are committed to proudly representing the Villa Vikings in sport and academically in the classroom.
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 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…
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…
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…
Senior Photography major Paige Berkheiser is set to show her alternative photography collection “Cracking the Food Code,” at Aurora Brew Works. An opening reception is scheduled for April 26 from…
This week, digital filmmaking students had the opportunity to video chat with Warren P. Sonoda, one of Canada’s busiest, in-demand and prolific directors. In addition, Sonoda is also one of the…
The Council on Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) has granted Villa Maria College’s Interior Design’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program accreditation for a period of six years. Accreditation is granted based…
Francesca Bubb, ’19, was the first place winner of this year’s Portfolio Day. Portfolio Day is an annual opportunities for college students to have their work reviewed by creative professionals…
On Saturday, April 14, Villa Maria College will open its doors to Eye to Eye for its Learn Different Day. Eye to Eye is a national mentoring and advocacy organization run…
The Tribeca Film Institute has announced the films that will screen at the 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival, and the lineup includes a documentary animated by a team that included…
