Villanova University has posted its deadlines: Early Action and Early Decision I both close on November 1, as do financial aid materials, and students who applied Early Action can switch to Early Decision I until November 10. Irvine seniors have two days until the deadline, and test scores reported by November 10 will also be considered in the early rounds.
Who Is Affected by the Villanova Early Deadlines
The deadlines apply to seniors planning to apply to Villanova University. The admissions page lists four rounds:
| Round | Application and financial aid deadline | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | By January 20 | No |
| Early Decision I | November 1 | By December 1 | Yes |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | By February 15 | Yes |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | By April 1 | No |
Early Action and Early Decision I applicants receive one of three decisions: admit, deny or defer. A student admitted through Early Decision must enroll and withdraw other applications, and the enrollment deposit is due within two weeks of admission. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, admission review is need-blind.
What to Do Now About Villanova Plan Changes and Materials
Settle on a round. The deadline to switch from Early Action to Early Decision I is November 10; deferred Early Action applicants and Regular Decision applicants may switch to Early Decision II until January 31. A switch requires an email with a completed Early Decision Agreement Form.
Complete the activities section. Villanova asks applicants to fill out the Common App or Coalition activities section completely, because resumes and accomplishment lists cannot be added after submission. The application fee is $80, and waivers are available. Applicants submit a secondary school report completed by the counselor, a transcript starting in grade 9 and one teacher recommendation; a counselor recommendation is optional. Villanova does not interview applicants and does not consider demonstrated interest.
Decide whether to submit test scores. Testing is optional for fall 2027 entry, and SAT and ACT scores are superscored; scores reported by November 10 are considered in the early rounds. Applicants receive instructions for setting up the Applicant Status Page within 48 hours of submission.
For early application rounds and college lists, see the EDUBUS university admissions planning service; for supplemental essay revision, see the college essay bootcamp.
Sources
- Villanova University: Application Dates and Deadlines (accessed October 30, 2026)
- Villanova University: First-Year Applicants (accessed October 30, 2026)
- Pepperdine Early Deadlines Are November 1Pepperdine University closes Early Decision and Early Action on November 1, and applicants also write a 300 to 500 word essay on faith and campus conversation.
- Richmond Early Decision I Due November 1The University of Richmond closes Early Decision I and Early Action on November 1, and applicants choose one of three prompts for a 350 to 650 word essay.
- Rochester Early Decision I Due November 1The University of Rochester closes Early Decision I on November 1 and also offers a non-binding December 1 priority scholarship deadline for Irvine seniors.
- Bucknell Early Decision I Due November 1Bucknell University closes Early Decision I on November 1, and applicants must choose one of three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Engineering or Management.
