Villa Maria College

Villa Maria College Academics

Villa Maria College requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Villa Maria College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Villa Maria College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Villa Maria College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 35% of students who start college at Villa Maria College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Villa Maria College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Villa Maria College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Villa Maria College?

Villa Maria College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Villa Maria College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Villa Maria College

When choosing a major, Villa Maria College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Villa Maria College.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Villa Maria College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Villa Maria College

Villa Maria College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

Frequently Asked Questions About Villa Maria College

Does Villa Maria College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Villa Maria College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Villa Maria College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Villa Maria College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Villa Maria College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Villa Maria College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Villa Maria College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Villa Maria College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Villa Maria College.

Does Villa Maria College Require Internships?

❌ Villa Maria College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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