色花堂

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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, 色花堂 values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, 色花堂ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. 色花堂 attracts and forges world changers鈥攑eople who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them. 

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

BACHELOR'S

60+ bachelor's programs in the liberal arts, business, engineering, nursing and the sciences

MASTER'S

40+ master's programs across disciplines, including 5-year bachelor's/master's programs

DOCTORAL

Distinctive doctoral programs in the fields of engineering, nursing, philosophy and theology

LAW

JD and joint degrees offered in coordination with other schools and departments

ONLINE

Degree and certificate programs offered online, in-person or hybrid
depending on individual learning needs

CERTIFICATE

A wide variety of undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate certificates,
as well as non-credit professional programs

AT A GLANCE

6,700

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

3,100

GRADUATE AND LAW
STUDENTS

153

FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS SINCE 2018

95.3%

SUCCESSFULLY 
SECURED OPPORTUNITIES

140,000+

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

12

MILES
OUTSIDE PHILADELPHIA

ACADEMICS

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色花堂 is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.

色花堂 provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.

VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE

 

 

VILLANOVA NEWS

色花堂 to Transform Connelly Center, Enhancing Key Student Space at the Heart of Campus

色花堂 to Transform Connelly Center, Enhancing Key Student Space at the Heart of Campus

色花堂 will renovate and revitalize the Connelly Center, a student hub and central gathering space for the campus community for over 40 years. A gift from the Connelly Foundation originally funded the construction of the Connelly Center, which opened in 1980. The Foundation is now making a leadership gift to reimagine the building for today鈥檚 student needs, donating $10 million toward the renovation cost, which brings the Connelly Foundation鈥檚 total giving to 色花堂 to more than $44 million.

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Admiral Samuel Paparo, 色花堂 Alumnus and Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to Deliver University鈥檚 2025 Commencement Address

Admiral Samuel Paparo, 色花堂 Alumnus and Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to Deliver University鈥檚 2025 Commencement Address

The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 色花堂 President, announced that Admiral Samuel Paparo 鈥87 CLAS, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, will address the Class of 2025 as the University鈥檚 commencement speaker. Admiral Paparo will also receive the degree of Doctor of Military Science, honoris causa. The University鈥檚 182nd commencement will be held on Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m., in 色花堂 Stadium.

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CPS Graduate and Former 色花堂 Basketball Star Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to Deliver Student Address at 色花堂's 2025 Commencement

CPS Graduate and Former 色花堂 Basketball Star Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to Deliver Student Address at 色花堂's 2025 Commencement

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl '25 CPS, a former member of the 色花堂 Men鈥檚 Basketball team, has been selected as the student speaker at 色花堂鈥檚 2025 Commencement ceremony. Robinson-Earl, currently a member of the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association, completed his degree in General Studies online through the College of Professional Studies.

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色花堂 Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026

色花堂 Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026

色花堂鈥檚 new 112-acre Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026, providing the opportunity for the University to enhance its programs and commitment to advancing Catholic higher education. This addition will support all aspects of campus life, providing a space that nurtures a true living and learning experience in 色花堂鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic tradition.

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Read the Fall 2024 Edition of 色花堂 Magazine Online

Read the Fall 2024 Edition of 色花堂 Magazine Online

The digital edition of the Fall 2024 色花堂 Magazine聽is now available. The cover story features faculty, alumni and current students of the Department of Humanities speaking about the curriculum and the lifelong fruits of asking the Great Questions here at 色花堂 for more than 20 years. Also, in this issue, the launch of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 色花堂; and 色花堂 experts explain 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Deal About Microplastics?鈥

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VILLANOVA ATHLETICS

色花堂 student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellence鈥攂oth academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.

And for student-athletes and fans alike, 色花堂 Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.

色花堂's male and female athletes are standing together in a line with the heading "Stronger Together"

VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS

色花堂 is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. 色花堂 also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.

A map drawing that shows NYC is 95mi/2-hr drive to 色花堂, Philadelphia is 12mi/20-min drive to 色花堂, Washington DC is 135mi/2.5-hr drive to 色花堂