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 9:1 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.
The first Sunday of the season of Advent is Sunday, November 29. The college will celebrate this season of preparation and waiting for the birth of Jesus with a brief prayer service via Zoom on Tuesday, December 1 at 11:15 am. Please consult your college email for the Zoom invite. All are welcome to attend. Is your club looking for a day to host meetings, fundraisers, and events on campus? Look no further than Club Day! This day is specifically for clubs to use any way they see fit! No Student Life programs will take place this day, so be sure to host your meetings and events to keep campus fun and vibrant! Join Student Life to play a few rounds of Holiday Kahoot with prizes for each round! Test your knowledge of the holidays in a variety of trivia rounds! (Zoom link – https://villa.zoom.us/j/93279664126) Join Student life to play a few festive rounds of Bingo with prizes for each round! Holiday attire is highly encouraged and a prize will be awarded for best holiday spirit attire! (Zoom link – https://villa.zoom.us/j/96087332894) Dec1Tue Dec3Thu Dec8Tue 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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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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Villa Maria College to Complete its Fall 2020 Academic Semester Online
Villa Maria College will transition to all-remote instruction on Monday, November 23, 2020 for the remaining three-and-a-half weeks of the fall 2020 semester.
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.
Villa Maria College announced today that, as of Monday, November 23, 2020, it will transition to all-remote instruction for the remaining three-and-a-half weeks of the fall 2020 semester. “As always,…
Earlier this month, the College Student Personnel Association of New York State presented its Distinguished Service to the Profession Award. The award was presented to a professional with more than…
Villa Maria College is holding its 5th Annual Fall Photo Contest! Between now and November 13, 2020, students are invited to upload fall-themed photos to social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) for…
The work of two of Villa Maria’s photography professors is on display in an Upstate New York invitational photography exhibition entitled “Continuing the Dialog: The State of Photography II.” Michael Bosworth…
Next week, Villa Maria College will celebrate Heritage Week — an annual series of event that commemorate those who inspired and founded the Felician Sisters. “Heritage Days is an opportunity…
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today unveiled the 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges. For the first time in the College’s 40-year history, Villa Maria…
In response to ongoing health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, Villa Maria College has suspended all fall intercollegiate athletic competition until the spring 2021 semester. This includes men’s and…
August is quickly approaching, and the College is excited to welcome all students, faculty and staff back to campus for the Fall 2020 semester. Villa Maria will begin the Fall 2020 semester as planned on August 31, and College leadership has spent the summer months…
Earlier this summer, AAF Buffalo held its annual student portfolio review. The event, which was held online this year, gives current college students the opportunity to spend 20 minutes chatting with an advertising professional, asking questions…
Earlier this summer, Villa Maria’s Animation Department hosted its annual screening. In past years, animation students, faculty and staff, parents and friends and members of the community have gathered at…
We have plenty to be thankful for this year at Villa, including our accomplished educators, dedicated staff and talented student body! 🦃 What are you grateful for today? Our Fine Arts program is the only two-year program of its kind in Erie County and is an excellent program for students who wish to explore the many aspects of the visual arts. Villa Maria prides itself on being student-centered, especially as we navigate these unpredictable times! Villa Maria College is where talent takes you for a rewarding educational experience in the arts and sciences! “As always, the safety of our students, faculty, and staff members is our paramount concern,” said Dr. Matthew Giordano, Villa Maria’s president. “It is unfortunate that we have to make another shift to a fully online format, but we are ready." Stay safe, Vikings! 😷 Villa Maria prides itself on being student-centered, especially as we navigate these unpredictable times. Campus buildings will remain open for students to use essential campus services, including computer labs. 🛋️ Learn how to design, create, and restore spaces to impact the world and people around you in our fully accredited, nationally recognized Interior Design program. All buildings on campus are open until November 23, with safety measures in place. After that, we will transition to all-remote instruction for the remaining if the Fall semester. There's something special about the Villa community! We are thrilled that you found your home at Villa Maria, Dylan! ⭐ Do you have questions about a program or one of our student services? Need to talk to someone about scholarships and other financial aid sources? Did you know that our licensing exam passing rate is 100%? We prepare students to work in the rapidly-growing healthcare field, right here in Western New York. 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. Join us on Wednesday, November 11 for Villa's Fall Open House! 🍂 Everyone is asked to sign up for a time slot to limit the number of people on campus at one time. Times are available from 9am to 3pm. By focusing on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the music and entertainment industries, students can learn more about the business and production sides of music. 📸 Between now and November 13, students are invited to upload fall-themed photos to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the chance to be featured on Villa’s website and to win prizes! We're loving the school spirit. 🎉 Stay safe, Vikings! Be sure to VOTE and join us in the Dining Hall from 11:15am - 1pm today! 🇺🇸 At Villa, you'll get a studio-based education, an 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and educators who bring their real world experience into the classroom. Develop a distinctive portfolio of images that showcase the creative, storytelling, and communication skills important to an increasingly visual culture through the Villa Photography program. 
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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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