See possibilities
There’s a path—or maybe even a few paths—that are right for you at Villa. To find yours, start by exploring our diverse mix of 19 degree programs that span three departments: art, liberal arts and professional studies, and music. Our 9:1 student to faculty ratio means our students receive individualized attention that helps them cultivate their unique skill set.
See For Yourself.
College isn’t about having it all figured out.
It’s about inventing who you’re going to become.
Free Books and Supplies.
The full cost of nearly all books and supplies is now included in the price of Villa Maria College’s tuition.
Certificate Programs.
Advance your career & work with local pros with these professionally designed & delivered courses.
New Majors.
Now offering new academic programs in Community Health, Digital Media Design, Fine Art, and Motion Design.
The Commons.
Thanks to the largest donation in the College’s history, we opened the Russell J. Salvatore Commons this fall.
Viking Ride by Lyft.
Villa has partnered with Lyft to provide students a new mobility resource for improved, reliable transportation to & from campus.
VillaCon is back for 2023!
General registration is now open! Applications still being accepted to gamemasters and panelists.
Transfer to Villa.
Transfer up to 90 credits for a bachelor’s degree and 45 credits for an associates, plus generous financial aid, and more.
Spring Open House
Visit Villa and learn more about our dynamic academic programs and diverse campus at Spring Open House on April 1.
Who we are.
Villa Maria College is a diverse and inclusive community where students are defined by their potential, not their financial status. At Villa, students learn the skills that are necessary to do well in the classroom, pass on the College’s long-held values and ideals of doing good in the world, and lend all the support we can to turn aspirations into realities, potential into promise.
Why Villa?
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Upcoming Events
Recent News.
Meet Jesse Walp, Interior Design Professor & Art Shop Coordinator
What is your role at Villa and what does that entail? I am an associate professor in both the Interior Design and Fine Art programs. I help to coordinate these…
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Why Buffalo is Becoming a Go-To Hub for Film Assistants
If you’re looking for a city with a growing film community and many opportunities to learn about the industry, Buffalo, New York offers all things film! Many movies have been…
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Join the family.
There’s a lot of pressure to know what’s next. We’re here to say, it’s OK if you’re still figuring it out. In fact, it’s great. Villa is a place where that kind of continual discovery is prized. Because going to college isn’t about having it all figured it out. It’s about inventing who you’re going to become. You’ll see.
#villaiswhere
🌨Kicking off this snowy weekend with an example of a Viking going above & beyond to serve the WNY Community!
👉🏽Shout out to junior Alyssa LaMartina, who had a photography exhibit at Kenmore Mercy Hospital & donated $500 of her earnings to the Kenmore Mercy Foundation. This is the 3rd time Alyssa has participated in this show & donated 20% of her profits. THIS is what it’s all about.
Create a world of your own and invite others to play along with a degree in #GameDesign! 🎮 Learn the ropes of game design in an environment that will challenge you to power up your creativity and open doors to strengths you didn’t know you had.
#villamariacollege #villavikings #smallcollege #buffalolife #buffalove #gamedesigndegree #collegebound
Begin #BlackHistoryMonth off with some celebratory activities in the dining hall! 🙌🏽 Join us on February 1st at 11:15 AM until 12:15 PM to kick-off the month!
#villamaria #villavikings #smallcollege #diversity #supportdiversity #buffalolife #buffalove
We want to hear about your time back on campus! 💬 Share your successes, struggles, and surprises with us in the comments! Everyone is going through something and you never know who may be going through the same success or struggle as you! 🙌🏼
⤵️ Comment below! ⤵️
#villavikings #smallcollege #collegecommunity #buffalolife #buffalove #buffalostudent #collegenetwork #networking
🎤 IT IS BACK! 🎤 Get those vocal cords ready because karaoke is BACK tomorrow (1/27) at 11:15 AM in the dining hall! This is the perfect midday break you need after a morning of classes. 🎶 Grab some friends and get ready for some entertainment you won't want to miss!
#wnycollege #villavikings #villamaria #smallcollege #collegecommunity #karaokelife #buffalokaraoke
College isn't easy for everyone - and that's okay! 📓 Learning new skills and increasing your knowledge base can be challenging and that is why the Student Success Center is available! 💯 From tutoring and mentoring to academic coaching and assisted learning labs, the support is there for you!
#villavikings #villamaria #smallcollege #collegesupport #supportservices #wnycollege #collegebound #buffalove
✨ Join the #VillaVikings community tomorrow (1/21) from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM for our 'Pop In, Pop Out' event! 🍿 Let's end Welcome Week with fresh popcorn, a variety of toppings, and friends at the dining hall!
#villamaria #smallcollege #wnycollege #buffalolife #buffalove #collegebound #studentlife
Classes are back and friendships are being rekindled! 🎒 How does it feel to be back on campus and back in classes? Exciting? Anxiety-ridden? Bittersweet? Your emotions are valid and the #VillaVikings family is here to support you in every way we can. 🤗
#villamariacollege #smallcollege #buffalolife #buffalove #collegebound #collegecommunity #buffalocommunity
You can go your own way with a liberal arts degree! 💯 If you’re interested in learning a little about a lot of things, this program gives you the freedom to build a strong foundation as you explore your interests in electives of your choosing. ⭐
#villavikings #villamaria #liberalartsdegree #buffalolife #buffalostudent #collegebound
The new semester is almost back in session! 🙌🏽 The #VillaMaria community has a lot of exciting activities in the works for 2022. ✨ We cannot wait to feel more positive energy flowing and see get our #Vikings family back on campus!
#villamariacollege #villavikings #buffalolife #smallcollege #wnycollege #buffalocommunity
We celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Honors and Veterans Lounge Rooms in the music wing! ✂️⭐ We are so excited to add these lounges to the #VillaVikings community!
#villamaria #villastrong #smallcollege #wnycollege #buffalolife #buffalove #buffalocommunity
💻 Discover what it takes to design, develop and deploy apps from framework to finished - and do it with a support network of students and faculty! ⌨️ As you grow as a developer, you'll transition into more advanced classes like web design, programming, database systems, and distributed computing!
➡️ Learn more about our #SoftwareDevelopment program by clicking the link in our bio!
#villamariacollege #villavikings #buffalolife #collegebound #wnycollege #smallcollege #softwarestudent
If your passion for music and business are inseparably intertwined, Villa’s Music Industry program can help you forge your path. 🎶 At Villa, you won’t be limited by traditional paths of study. Pop, jazz, hip-hop, rap: Here, all genres are welcome. 🙌🏽
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our #MusicIndustry program!
#villamariacollege #villavikings #musicstudent #musicmajor #musician #buffalomusic #buffalolife
Wednesday, January 19th is "Fan Appreciation Day" at Villa! ✨ Enjoy an evening of exciting basketball as the
men’s and women’s teams face off against Bryant
and Stratton of Rochester! 🏀 The women’s game starts
at 3:30 pm with the men’s tip-off at 5:30 pm. Don't forget to wear your Villa apparel to show your Villa spirit!
#villavikings #villamaria #wnycollege #smallcollege #buffalolife #campuslife #buffalove #collegebound
Want to get involved in the Villa community? There are so many options! 🙌🏼 From government and academic to social and wellness, there’s a club for pretty much anyone and everyone. Wherever your interests lie, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to forge friendships, enjoy new experiences, and make a home for yourself here. ✨
#villamariacollege #buffalocommunity #buffalolife #wnycollege #villacampus #smallcampus
Are you still not sure exactly which program you want to focus on? Are you not even sure what you want to do for a future career? 🤷🏽♀️ That is 100% okay because there are people to help you at #Villa! You’re a real student with individual needs and concerns. Our team gets that. 💯
🔗 Click our bio to learn more about admissions and financial aid supports!
#villamariacollege #villavikings #collegebound #collegestudent #buffalolife #wnycollege
How are you spending your time away? 🤔 Have you relaxed and completely cleared your mind of your studies? Or are you someone who has continuously kept up with growing your craft? 📚 Whether you have to separate yourself from school for a bit or you need to keep your mind busy, we hope you're spending break the way YOU want to!
#villamariacollege #villavikings #winterbreak #holidaybreak #collegebound #wnycollege #buffalove
The #VillaMaria community hopes you have a wonderful holiday break with loved ones! ❄️ Take this time to rest your brain and refresh your body. We look forward to seeing you back in January! 🙌🏽
#villavikings #holidaybreak #smallcollege #collegebound #buffalolife #buffalove
🌟 This week's Student Spotlight features Natalie Barnhard, '02! 🌟
🟢 Natalie Barnhard is a 2002 graduate of Villa’s PTA Program and the president/founder of Motion Project Foundation. She recently hosted a group of Villa Maria's PTA and OTA students in her facility for a tour and a demonstration of the Center's specialized equipment.
👉🏽 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IbEYsI
#villamariacollege #studentspotlight #wnycollege #pta #ota #buffalolife #villavikings
If you’ve set your sights on telling stories on screen, you’ve come to the right place! 🎥 Through coursework and internships, you’ll put together an impressive portfolio to share with potential employers by the time you graduate.
➡️ Does this sound like the perfect program for you? Click the link in the bio to learn more!
#villavikings #villamariacollege #filmmaking #filmmaker #digitalfilmmaking #creator #wnycollege