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.
Please join us via Zoom for a ceremony to induct new members into the Phi Theta Kappa and Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Societies. Watch your emails for the Zoom invite. Join Villa Maria College as we host a Virtual Toasting Ceremony for our Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Summer 2020 Graduates! The event will be live via Zoom with toasts from the President and two students, as well as a special presentation in honor of our graduates. Please consider joining us for this optional retreat day for administration, faculty and staff. The retreat will be led by Sr. Ann Marie Klasky and will take place at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora NY. The event will run from 9:00am to 2:30 pm. Contact the VP for Mission at 961-1840 for more information. Join Student Life as we check in to see how your summer is going! Bring along your favorite morning drink (DJ is sure to bring his iced coffee), and lets catch up! Plenty of fun games and activities will be played as well! May27Wed May28Thu May29Fri Jun3Wed Coffee & Conversation with Student Life! @ Zoom - Info to be sent out via Facebook and Teams Jun 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Subscribe
Villa Maria College is monitoring the situation related to COVID-19 (commonly called coronavirus) and has taken many steps to prepare and respond if necessary. As the global outbreak of COVID-19 evolves, the most important thing for our college to do now is plan and prepare.
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This is a confusing time for students who are applying to Colleges. Villa Maria College wants to make it easier to apply, be accepted, enroll and pay for College. We are announcing a new effort to ease the burden of going to College.
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We asked students, faculty, and alumni—all the people who call Villa Maria College home—to share videos of the ways Villa has shaped who they are and who they’ll become.
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The federal government has provided monetary relief to college students called CARES Act Student Aid. Villa Maria College will distribute these funds to assist students who have experienced a financial hardship due to the Coronavirus.
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College isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about figuring it out. At Villa, the possibilities for your collegiate experience are endless. Don’t limit yourself or your education. Check out our new video and learn more!
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Summer classes start June 1st. Contact the Registrar’s Office today to enroll!
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.
Campus remains closed due to COVID-19, but an international pandemic won’t stop Villa Maria College’s Film Club from hosting a campus–favorite event, Red Carpet Night. For the first time in…
In the words of Dr. Ryan Hartnett, Vice President for Academic Affairs: “This year we were unable to gather for our annual Honors Convocation. Under ordinary circumstances, we would come…
As we await a formal decision from elected officials, Villa Maria College has developed a plan that will allow for a phased reopening of its Buffalo, NY campus. “Based on everything we…
Through the CARES Act, Villa Maria College has received funds from the federal government, which will be distributed directly to students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. This…
Before social distancing became a way of life, team Villa had the chance to celebrate the hard work of local advertising professionals at the 2020 ADDY Awards. As always, several…
It’s no secret that students choose Villa Maria for the unmatched support they receive and the genuine sense of community they experience during their time at the College. Especially during…
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation, students nearing the end of their high school careers may feel confused and anxious about the best way to continue applying to colleges.…
President Giordano announced that the Villa Maria College campus will close indefinitely beginning Sunday, March 22 at 2:00pm. Students will continue online classes for the remainder of the semester. No…
President Giordano announced that Villa Maria College will suspend all in-person classes March 23rd, following spring break (March 15th – 22nd) through April 13th in response to the concerns about…
The Villa Maria College Interior Design program hosted a reception in honor of its annual Student Exhibition, which opened on February 28th. This event marked a special milestone in the…
Congratulations to our Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Summer 2020 Graduates! You have earned this recognition! Villa Maria College offers a nurturing and supportive environment designed to help you be successful. In the words of Dr. Ryan Hartnett, Vice President for Academic Affairs: Collaboration is key to the animation program. Taking inspiration from other disciplines and new ideas the curriculum encourages you to integrate other fine arts areas into your studies, like photography, music, and printmaking. Graduation is a very special time; a time to acknowledge you for all your hard work and honor you for all you have achieved. We know it looks different this year but we couldn't be prouder of our Villa graduates! Honors Convocation is an annual event held to celebrate the academic achievements of the 2019-2020 school year. Unfortunately, Villa’s in-person event was canceled. However, we would be remiss to close out the year without recognizing these achievements. Villa Maria's Director of Student Affairs, DJ Schier, describes Villa students - creative, talented and invested. ⭐ See for yourself at villa.edu/villa-is-home Even though you can’t come to us right now, we thought we’d bring Villa to you. Hear from students, faculty, and alumni about life as a Viking! Have you registered for Summer Courses at Villa yet? 🎨📖 Our classes will be offered online only. To register, call the Office of the Registrar at 716-961-1806. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 716-961-1806 by May 22 to enroll for summer classes at Villa Maria! Students nearing the end of their high school careers may feel confused and anxious about the best way to continue applying to colleges. As video games continue to grow in popularity, so does the demand for those who understand what goes into creating them. Summer courses at Villa Maria College begin June 1 through July 23, 2020, and offered online only. Hear from students, faculty, and alumni about why Villa is home to them. ALL Student Services offices are operating remotely and available to help students. Bring your love for music and your passion for creating it to Villa Maria College, where you can customize your studies to showcase your unique talents and support your long-term career goals in our non-traditional music program. Vice President for Enrollment Brian Emerson (and Luke) invite you to see why #VillaisHome! See for yourself at villa.edu/villa-is-home. Join us on Wednesday, May 6th for a Care Center check-in. This is an opportunity to engage with others in a virtual way! Contact Jasmine Price at [email protected] for more details. It’s springtime at Villa Maria. That usually means campus visits and college decisions, graduations and new beginnings. But this year, even though you can’t come to us, we thought we’d bring Villa to you. At Villa, we look at students’ needs individually and develop a plan to help ease their transition into college.
Hear more about Francesca's Villa experience at villa.edy/villa-is-home
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“We have overcome and persevered through a lot this semester. This is all the more reason for us to celebrate each other’s hard work and dedication, our own victories, and the many accomplishments of our peers. Please, I encourage you, reach out to those being recognized here and congratulate them in your way. Each is truly deserving of your support and recognition.”
Linkin.bio for the 2020 Honors Convocation Recognition and Presentation of Awards. Enjoy!
Watch selected pieces from the projects our students have produced in the Villa Maria College animation program.
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#Linkin.bio for all of the 2020 award winners! 🏆
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In response to these feelings of uncertainty, we've made changes. Learn more about Villa Maria’s flexible admissions process, which is now in effect.
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Villa Maria’s Game Design program immerses you into every phase of the game design process! 🎮
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Create your own #VillaisHome! Design it. Paint it. Draw it. Chalk it. Type it. Animate it. Sing it. Post it.
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We love that you're a part of our Villa family, Callie!
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