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12th grade students interested in experiencing life at Villanova University can apply for Nova Up Close, a two day overnight campus experience taking place October 22 and October 23.

As part of College Awareness Month, Nova Up Close gives prospective students an opportunity to experience Villanova from a student perspective. Participants will be paired with a current Villanova student, attend class, experience residence and dining halls, and explore other parts of campus life.

Villanova will sponsor travel and attendance costs for participating students from Eastern Pennsylvania, Baltimore, New York City, New Jersey, Delaware, and the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.

Students interested in participating must complete the Nova Up Close Interest Form and submit their most recent high school profile and transcript by October 2. Participation in the program does not affect a student’s application for admission to Villanova University.

Event Highlights

• Experience student life at Villanova University

• Spend two days on campus

• Attend class with a current Villanova student

• Explore residence halls, dining, and campus life

• Receive sponsored travel and attendance costs for eligible students from participating regions

• Apply by October 2 to be considered

Event Details

Application Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026

Program Dates: October 22 and October 23, 2026

Host: Villanova University

Audience: 12th grade students and their counselors

Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER