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, group learning sessions, social gatherings, 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!
Build Your Confidence
Villa Maria is more than just a place to take classes. It’s a place where you can pursue your passion, sharpen your skills, and take your talents to the next level.
Villa offers its students unwavering support – from assistive technology to personalized accommodations. 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 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
Bieler Center.
The Achieve Center is located in our brand-new Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence.
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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.
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.