The only program in WNY that provides personalized support to students with learning differences
The Achieve Program
Achieve at Villa
Targeted academic support.
Career preparation.
Student empowerment.
These are the pillars of Villa’s Achieve Program – the only program of its kind in Western New York. Students with learning differences benefit from one-on-one coaching meetings, individual learning sessions,early registration, and more. The program’s team-based approach allows Achieve staff to work closely with College faculty and a student’s home support system to ensure students receive holistic support throughout their academic journey and into their career.
Offering some of
the highest
retention rates
in WNY!
The Full Experience
Villa is more than just a place to take classes.
Villa offers its students unwavering support – from personalized accommodations to group tutoring, and more. However, being an Achieve student at Villa isn’t just about doing well in your classes; it’s about connecting with your classmates, growing personally, trying new things, and having a true college experience. At Villa, this includes diverse on-campus student life programming, USCAA athletics, 30+ student-run clubs, and more.
Achieve by the Numbers
50+
Achieve Students
80
%
GPA Above 2.0
60
%
GPA Above 3.0
See For Yourself.
Find your stride at Villa! Our small, friendly campus makes it easy for students to thrive.
Bieler Center.
The Achieve Center is located in our brand-new Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence.
Visit Villa.
You have to be on campus to get the full Villa experience.
Join us for a personal tour of the College.
Athletics.
The Villa Vikings are always looking for motivated students to join them on the court or on the field.
Student Life.
Clubs. Events. Leadership Opportunities.
Get the full college experience at Villa.
Financial Aid.
Higher education is for everyone. We are committed to making a Villa diploma affordable for your family.
Join the Family
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 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.