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Admissions
Visiting Students
Thank you for your interest in applying to Villanova University School of Law as a visiting non-matriculated student. Villanova accepts non-matriculated students for a year or a semester depending on an applicant’s situation. Applicants applying to visit for the academic year typically begin their studies in the fall. However, in certain circumstances applicants may be allowed to begin in the spring semester. As a non-matriculated student you will not receive a class rank or be eligible for any honors or awards.
The following information should assist you in the application process:
- The school you are currently attending must be ABA accredited. As a visiting student, credits taken at Villanova will be applied to the degree requirements of your current law school and the degree will be awarded by that school.
- The Admissions Office prefers to receive online applications. You may apply here. When using the online application, the $75.00, non –refundable, application fee can only be paid by credit card.
Alternatively, a candidate may apply by downloading and completing an application for admission. This application must then be sent to the Admissions Office, Villanova University School of Law, 299 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085. Applicants must complete all sections of the application.
To visit in the fall or for the full academic year applications should be submitted prior to July 1. If you wish to visit for the spring semester only, please make sure your application is in the Admissions Office no later than November 1.
- A $75.00, non –refundable, application fee is required. When using the online application, this fee can only be paid by credit card.
- You will also need to submit a statement outlining the specific circumstances involved in your wishing to attend Villanova University School of Law as a non-matriculated student.
- You are required to send a copy of your résumé.
- An official transcript from your current law school. At a minimum this transcript will include all law school grades to date.
- You must also supply a letter from the appropriate dean at your school indicating that you are currently in good academic standing and eligible to continue your studies. This letter should state that you have permission to attend Villanova University School of Law as a visiting non-matriculating student; that you will be awarded credit for courses taken at Villanova School of Law and what academic conditions, if any, will apply to you while attending Villanova School of Law. This letter should also indicate that there are no disciplinary actions either pending or expected to be brought against you.
Non-matriculated students are required to pay all applicable Villanova University School of Law fees and tuition. Financial Aid will be handled through your law school.
You will be informed by mail in late July/early August of the decision on your application.
After acceptance as a visiting student, you will need to meet with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The Associate Dean will assist you in selecting and setting up your class schedule.
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