There’s a path—or maybe even a few paths—that are right for you at Villa. To find yours, start by exploring our diverse mix of 22 degree programs that span three departments: art, liberal arts and professional studies, and music. Our 8:1 student to faculty ratio means our students receive individualized attention that helps them cultivate their unique skill set.
See For Yourself.
College isn’t about having it all figured out.
It’s about inventing who you’re going to become.
Bieler Center.
Construction has begun. We are one step closer
to helping the Vikings achieve their dreams.
Certificate Programs.
Advance your career & work with local pros with these professionally designed & delivered courses.
Sport Management.
Combines your passion for sports with business acumen, preparing you for a winning career in a growing industry.
Viking Ride by Lyft.
Villa has partnered with Lyft to provide students a new mobility resource for improved, reliable transportation to & from campus.
Transfer to Villa.
Transfer up to 90 credits for a bachelor’s degree and 45 credits for an associates, plus generous financial aid, and more.
Women’s Flag Football.
We’re recruiting female student-athletes now for WNY’s
first inter-collegiate flag football team.
Criminal Justice.
Ready to create change in your community?
Study Criminal Justice at Villa Maria College.
The IMIT.
A state-of-the art facility with advanced technology and physical therapy equipment.
The Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence.
Coming January 2025! Click here to check out our construction progress on this monumental renovation – the largest renovation project in the history of the College.
Who we are.
Villa Maria College is a diverse and inclusive community where students are defined by their potential, not their financial status. At Villa, students learn the skills that are necessary to do well in the classroom, pass on the College’s long-held values and ideals of doing good in the world, and lend all the support we can to turn aspirations into realities, potential into promise.
Why Villa?
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Recent News.
Andy Krzystek’s Ripple/Wave is on Display in the Art Gallery
Ripple/Wave, the work of illustrator and graphic designer Andy Krzystek is currently on display in our on-campus art gallery! Ripple/Wave is a body of work born from Krzystek's fascination with…
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Jae Skeese to Host a Masterclass at Villa
Jae Skeese is a rapper and fine artist from Buffalo, NY who has made lyrics his musical canvas. Currently signed to Conway the Machine’s Drumwork Music Group, Jae is held…
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Grant From The Children’s Guild Foundation Provides Scholarship to Two Students Enrolled in Villa Maria’s Achieve Program for Students with Learning Differences
Villa Maria College is the recipient of a $40,000 grant from The Children’s Guild Foundation, Inc. The grant will provide scholarship funding for two incoming students who are enrolled in…
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Join the family.
There’s a lot of pressure to know what’s next. We’re here to say, it’s OK if you’re still figuring it out. In fact, it’s great. Villa is a place where that kind of continual discovery is prized. Because going to college isn’t about having it all figured it out. It’s about inventing who you’re going to become. You’ll see.
#villaiswhere
Join us for a walkthrough of the new Achieve Center 🚶🏽♀️🚶🏽
Dr. Kim Kotz may have retired, but she is still spreading our mission & sharing our values throughout Western New York! She worked with Feed My Starving Children to organize a mobile pack & invited the Vikings to participate. 🌾 Team Villa helped to pack 612 boxes of food for 132,192 meals, feeding 362 children for an entire year. 👦🏼 This year was extra special for Dr, Kotz as her efforts resulted in ✨ ONE MILLION ✨ meals being packed in just one weekend.
Dr. Kim Kotz may have retired, but she is still spreading our mission & sharing our values throughout Western New York! She worked with Feed My Starving Children to organize a mobile pack & invited the Vikings to participate. 🌾 Team Villa helped to pack 612 boxes of food for 132,192 meals, feeding 362 children for an entire year. 👦🏼 This year was extra special for Dr, Kotz as her efforts resulted in ✨ ONE MILLION ✨ meals being packed in just one weekend.
Meet Kayla Barnwell, a The Children’s Guild Foundation scholarship recipient!
Kayla, a digital filmmaking major, plays the violin. She was homeschooled & chose Villa for its small sized & advanced tech. As an Achieve student, she benefits from tutoring & homework assistance.
Meet Kayla Barnwell, a The Children’s Guild Foundation scholarship recipient!
Kayla, a digital filmmaking major, plays the violin. She was homeschooled & chose Villa for its small sized & advanced tech. As an Achieve student, she benefits from tutoring & homework assistance.
We are still recovering from yesterday`s Halloween Hijinx! 🎃 In true Viking fashion, the Commons was overflowing with creativity, camaraderie, and, of course, candy. 🍬
Here are the winners of this year`s costume contest. View more photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBQg4Q
We are still recovering from yesterday`s Halloween Hijinx! 🎃 In true Viking fashion, the Commons was overflowing with creativity, camaraderie, and, of course, candy. 🍬
Here are the winners of this year`s costume contest. View more photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBQg4Q
Jae Skeese, a Buffalo native who is now known worldwide, has carved his niche in the hip hop landscape, serving up soliloquies that span decades of Rap science, allusions, samples & allegories.
He`ll be holding a masterclass at Villa Maria on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:15 AM in the recital hall.
This event is FREE to all students and the community. There will be ticket giveaways to his upcoming show.
Jae Skeese, a Buffalo native who is now known worldwide, has carved his niche in the hip hop landscape, serving up soliloquies that span decades of Rap science, allusions, samples & allegories.
He`ll be holding a masterclass at Villa Maria on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:15 AM in the recital hall.
This event is FREE to all students and the community. There will be ticket giveaways to his upcoming show.
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The Vikings in action! 💐 Annual Day of Service: October 4, 2024
It might not look like it, Vikings, but the countdown to the grand opening of the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence is on. 👷🏽♀️🔨 We can`t wait for you to make this space you own.
It might not look like it, Vikings, but the countdown to the grand opening of the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence is on. 👷🏽♀️🔨 We can`t wait for you to make this space you own.
Alexa, get me directions to 240 Pine Ridge Road.
T-minus one week to the HiJinx 🎃👻💀
We`re not sure how, but midterm week is here. 🥴 Study hard, Vikings, and don`t forget to ask for help when you need it. The SSC, Care Center, mentors, tutors, advisors, and, of course, your faculty are all here to help you succeed. 📚💫
We`re not sure how, but midterm week is here. 🥴 Study hard, Vikings, and don`t forget to ask for help when you need it. The SSC, Care Center, mentors, tutors, advisors, and, of course, your faculty are all here to help you succeed. 📚💫
