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Visiting Students

Non-Matriculating Information

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 circumstance’s applicants may be allowed to begin in other semesters. The following information should assist you in the application process.

  1. Please send all materials to:

Villanova University School of Law
Admissions: Advanced Standing
299 N. Spring Mill Road
Villanova, PA 19085-1682

  1. 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.
     
  2. Your application will be complete and ready to be reviewed when the Admissions Office has received the following:
  • An official transcript from your current law school. At a minimum this transcript will include all law school grades to date. You will also need to submit a letter outlining the specific circumstances involved in your wishing to attend Villanova School of Law as a non-matriculated student.
     
  • 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 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. As a non-matriculated student you will not receive a class rank or be eligible for any honors or awards.
  1. 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.

The deadline for application to visit in the fall or for the full academic year is 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 Nov. 1.

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