A Word From the Admissions Team...

WELCOME!  Here at Villa Maria College, our team of admissions counselors are committed to the success of each and every student who walks through our doors. We will guide you every step of the way from familiarizing you with our campus to assisting you with your application and more. 

Below you'll find some general information about the application process.  We are always here to answer your questions, so, please stop by, call us or email us at any time.  And remember, here at Villa Maria College - It's About You.

Admissions & Application Overview:

The College operates on a "rolling admission" basis, meaning that the decision to accept you into our program can be made as soon as your application with us is complete.  Final decisions on admission are based upon your academic records, learning experience and any applicable college placement tests.  There is no deadline for submitting your application, however, we periodically offer free application opportunities:

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Apply early!

1. Admission to specific degree programs is often competitive.
2. College-based scholarships are more readily available if you apply early.

Criteria Used in Evaluating Admissions Applications

1. Your overall high school academic average or G.E.D. scores.
2. Your high school academic average (English, math, science, social studies or history).
3. Although not required for admission to Villa Maria College, we do consider your SAT or ACT scores for specific program course placement and scholarship options. Students are encouraged to submit SAT and/or ACT score reports or when testing designate Villa Mara College as a school of choice.
4. The results of the Villa Maria College Placement test. All Villa applicants are required to schedule an individual testing appointment and complete this before admission is finalized.
5. Your extra-curricular and community involvement may positively affect your application.

Admissions & Application Procedures

1. Fill out an application and essay
2. Send us official high school transcripts (via mail or fax)
3. Send us any college transcripts (via mail, official copy)
4. Take the  placement test. Contact 961-1805 to schedule your test date confirmation (spaces are limited)
5. Fill out Financial Aid application, any questions call Laura Fitzgerald at 716.961-1828.
6. Look for any Visit Night open house dates coming up. Call admissions for that info.
7. Advisement and Registration, you will be notified of the date. This is where you sit down one on one with your advisor and create a schedule for the upcoming semester.
8. There will be an Orientation at the start of each semester. It is important to attend this, so you are familiar with the college and are aware of the various support services available to you.

For more information and for questions on the application process, please contact us:

Villa Maria College
Office of Admissions
240 Pine Ridge Road
Buffalo, NY 14225-3999
(716) 961-1805
Email: admissions@villa.edu

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Villa Maria College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion or creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, nor any other protected status in admissions, employment, or in any other aspect regarding the conduct of College programs and activities.