Villanova University is a co-educational Roman Catholic institution, founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842, in Villanova, Pennsylvania. A premier institution of higher education, Villanova provides a comprehensive education rooted in the liberal arts; a shared commitment to the Augustinian ideals of truth, unity and love; and a community dedicated to service to others.
A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered through the University’s six colleges: the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Professional Studies, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, and the Charles Widger School of Law. With a total enrollment that surpasses 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students, Villanova is the oldest and largest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located twelve miles west of the historic city of Philadelphia.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Villanova University offers more than 20 master’s degrees, more than 40 certificates, and PhD programs in Philosophy and Theology. The Office of Graduate Studies is located on the second floor of Vasey Hall, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office of Graduate Studies
Vasey Hall, Suite 109
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1688
Telephone: 610-519-7090
Fax: 610-519-7096
gradinformation@villanova.edu
Complete information about Graduate Arts and Sciences programs and policies may be obtained at gradartsci.villanova.edu. Prospective and current students are advised to consult the web version of the handbook and the websites of the Office of Graduate Studies and individual programs for updated policies and additional information. Information about tuition rates and financial assistance may be obtained from the Office of Financial Assistance and the Bursar’s Office.
Villanova University will not discriminate against any person on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status (disabled or Vietnam era), or disability.