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.
Orientation Leaders will be trained to be successful and informative leaders for New Student Orientation. Sponsored by Student Life. Learn everything you’ll need to know in order to thrive at Villa! Get familiar with your new campus, mingle with your classmates and learn more about the opportunities you’ll have as a Villa Viking. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming new students. Sorry, parents, but this day is for students only! To register for Orientation, visit https://www.villa.edu/admissions/visit-us/orientation-rsvp. Aug 23 Wed Art Gallery: Annual Faculty Exhibit @ Villa Maria College, Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery Aug 23 – Sep 5 all-day Achieve Program Orientation @ Villa Maria College, Achieve Center, 2nd Floor Felician Hall Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Aug 24 Thu Subscribe
There is plenty of time to register for the fall semester at Villa Maria. Our small classes with an 8:1 student to faculty ratio along with studio-based learning are just some of the factors that distinguish Villa’s student-centered approach to learning. Click to learn more about how to visit Villa Maria today.
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The idea of free college tuition sounds great on paper, but do you have all of the facts when it comes to your eligibility for an Excelsior Scholarships from NY State? The Office of Financial Aid wants to let you in on the fine print of the Excelsior Program, and introduce what Villa Maria College has to offer you. Click below to watch the video or learn more.
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Mansour’s paintings possess a consistent style, characterized by beautiful color mixtures laid down in rhythmic brushstrokes that cover the canvas. His work has been collected and exhibited throughout the community in galleries such as Art Space Buffalo, WNED Horizons Gallery, the Tower Gallery at Daemen College Arts Center, Archangel Gallery at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens, and the Albright-Knox Community Gallery. Join us for the Opening Reception of the exhibition on Thursday, July 13 from 4-6 PM in the Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery.
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After submitting her design to the American Society of Interior Designers: New York Upstate/Canada East Chapter‘s 2017 Student Design Competition, Daniels received notice that her work wowed the judges and she was named the first place winner. Read more about her accomplishments here.
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Villa presents camps for high school students interested in animation, drumming, digital art and illustration, drawing, digital filmmaking and more. Each of these camps are fun, educational and let students explore potential career ideas and opportunities. Registration for our 2017 camps is now open! Click below to learn more.
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Cheerleading is Villa Maria College’s newest way to get involved on campus and cheer for the Villa Vikings. Do you have the interest and dedication it takes to cheer at the collegiate level? We are currently looking to grow our squad for the 2017-2018 season! Click below to learn more.
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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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Villa Maria College has announced that construction for an expansion to its athletic facilities has begun. The project, which involved filling in the existing swimming pool, will support the College’s growing athletic program and the College’s ongoing partnership with Nardin Academy.
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 construction to expand its existing athletic facilities has begun. The College reintroduced its athletic program during the 2015-2016 academic year, with men’s and women’s…
During her junior year, Melanie Daniels designed Atelier Brewery, a fictitious restaurant located in Buffalo, New York. Proud of her work, Melanie decided to submit her design to the American…
Michael Bosworth, a long-standing faculty member of Villa’s Photography program, will have an exhibit on display at the Burchfield-Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY. The exhibit, named ‘The House Has…
Dylan Nowak, a senior graphic design student, will have his work featured in the latest edition of Logo Lounge, the world’s largest logo search engine. According to Logo Lounge, Dylan’s…
On May 25, a handful of Villa students began a two-week study abroad program in Italy. Under the direction of Interior Design Professor Sandra Reicis, students will visit San Marco and Doge’s…
Each year, AAF Buffalo hosts the Don Nichols Scholarship Competition. The theme for this year’s competition was “Refugees,” and participants had to adhere to the following guidelines: The news has been filled with…
Each year, Villa’s Fashion Design and Merchandising students collaborate to produce a fashion show that showcases the work students created during the fall and spring semesters. This year’s installment, Affinity:…
On March 4, Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Elizabeth Battaglia attended the Phi Alpha Theta New York Regional Conference at Brockport and was awarded the “Outstanding Paper…
This month, six of Villa’s Digital Filmmaking students attended a Production Assistant Training and Certification Program hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission and was held as the WNED Studio in…
Buffalo, NY – Villa Maria College announced today that Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker, president and CEO of Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, will accept the Founder’s Award on behalf of Community…
