Select students from the Class of 2028 are the last to be offered admission into this program starting their freshman year. In February 2025, freshmen in the Class of 2028 who have earned at least a 3.8 GPA in Semester 1 will be invited to apply to join the St. Theresa of Avila Scholars Program as of their sophomore year.
Starting with admission of Villa's Class of 2029, admission to the St. Theresa of Avila Scholars Program will be solely via application in February of one's freshman year, to start in sophomore year.
To be admitted to the program, a student will need to demonstrate cognitive aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and a thirst for learning. Students pursuing this distinction will take coursework at the highest level of attainment, while simultaneously participating in Scholars’ seminar programming that provides authentic experiences and research. Students in the St. Teresa of Ávila Scholars Program are provided opportunities to showcase their interests in ways that demonstrate each individual’s unique story and passions. Each Scholar will declare a “focus” of either STEM, Humanities, or the Fine Arts and this determination will serve to guide the student’s course selection for her remaining years at Villa.
Continuation in the St. Teresa of Ávila Scholars Program from one year to the next requires annual maintenance of a 3.8 cumulative GPA. Successful completion of this program will lead to the attainment of our St. Teresa of Ávila Scholars distinction at graduation.
