View the scheudule for Homecoming 2012 below! Make sure to check out the Featured Events page to view our list of "can't miss" activities that take place during the weekend. Make sure to check back soon for a schedule of events for Homecoming 2013.
Check back soon for a schedule of Homecoming events:
taking place October 24 - 27, 2013!
The tradition continues... Villanova University welcomes alumni, students, families and friends to celebrate Homecoming 2012!
"35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say," by Dr. Maura Cullen
Sponsored by Villanova University's Diversity Programming Committee
9:45-11:20am - Faculty & Staff Workshop, Bartley 1011
2:30-4:00pm - Student Leader Workshop, Bartley 1011
7:00-8:45pm - Keynote Address, Garey Hall Cafeteria
Villanova Student Musical Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff"
8:00pm - St. Mary's Theatre
Reserve your tickets today!
Talking Villanova Football with Andy Talley
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Location: JD McGillicuddy's, Wayne
The show can be heard on ESPN 950 (WPEN)
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Alumni Awards Recipient
Panel & Reception
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Connelly Center Cinema
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Alumni Awards Dinner
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Villanova Room, Connelly Center
Click here for more information and to register.
CAT Live Music Thursday
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Belle Air Terrace, Connelly Center
Performance by Preston Pujmire. Sponsored by Campus Activities Team (CAT).
Villanova Student Musical Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff"
8:00pm - St. Mary's Theatre
Reserve your tickets today!
CAT Fun Movie Series - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Connelly Center Cinema
Free admission
University Shop Hours
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm
Location: Kennedy Hall
VUAA Volunteer Leaders Conference - By Invitation Only
Time: 8:30am
Alumni Career Center Counseling
Time: 2:00-4:30pm
Location: Career Center, Garey Hall
Alumni on campus may stop in for a one-on-one career counseling session from 2-4:30pm. Schedule an appointment in advance by calling the Career Center at 610-519-4060.
Field Hockey vs. Georgetown
Location: Villanova Stadium
Pregame Reception: 5:00-7:00pm
Game: 7:00pm
All are welcome!
President's Club Reception - By Invitation Only
Time: 7 pm
Young Alumni Pub Night - Click here to register
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Location: Manayunk Brew Pub
Cost: $25 (includes $5 gift to Villanova)
Mix & mingle with fellow young alumni while enjoying drinks, appetizers and music by Villanova alumnus, DJ AJ! All attendees will receive 3 drink tickets.Event is free for Young Alumni Circle members.
Hoops Mania
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pavilion
Ticketed event for students
CAT Fun Movie Series - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Times: 7:00pm & 10:00pm
Location: Connelly Center Cinema
Free admission
The Waterhouse Family Institute Symposium
"Campus Controversy and Communication Challenges"
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Garey Hall Room 10A
Keynote Address by Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Ph.D.
View here for futher information
Villanova Student Musical Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff"
8:00pm - St. Mary's Theatre
Reserve your tickets today!
University Shop Hours
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Kennedy Hall
Swimming Alumni Homecoming
Time: 8:00am
Location: Swimming Conference Room & VAF Tent
Friends of Bill W.
Times: 8:30am & 10:00am
Location: Health Services Building, Room 200
7th Annual "Dream for Eileen" 5K Run/Walk
Time: 8:30am registration
Location: Race will start outside of Driscoll Hall, School of Nursing
Price: $10 for adults, $5 for students (includes a free t-shirt)
Your registration fee benefits the Eileen Shea Lupton '03 Endowed Memorial Scholarship for Nursing.
The Waterhouse Family Institute Symposium
"Campus Controversy and Communication Challenges"
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Garey Hall Room 10A
Panel Presentations and Rountable Discussions concerning some specific campus controversies and a variety of challenges to communication in higher education.
View here for further information
Homecoming Festival
Time: Noon-3:30pm
Location: Sheehan Beach
All Villanovans - past, present and future - are invited to join the fun. Food and beverages, live music, student entertainment, group tents, activities for big & little kids, and more!
Group Tents: Alpha Phi, Beta Theta Pi, Blue Key, Class of ’87, Class of 2012 Zero Year Reunion, CMA/VillaHANAA, Delta Tau Delta Alumni, Delta Gamma, Ernst & Young, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, NROTC, Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Nu/Zeta Rho Alumni, The Villanovan, Villanova Band Alumni, VSB Graduate Programs.
Little Cats Fun Area: Free face painting, inflatables, balloon shapes, mini pumpkin decorating & more!
Pricing: Entry into the Fesitval area is FREE.
Food & drink tickets can be purchased on the field at the ticket booths.
$1-$4 a la carte food & non-alcoholic beverages | $3 domestic beer | $5 local/craft beer
21 and over: get your drink wristband next to the ticket booths.
Parking: Main Lot = $10/car; Law School Parking Garage = FREE. There is no tailgating permitted in either the Main Lot or Law School Garage.
Class of 2012 Zero-Year Reunion Tent
Time: Noon-3:30pm
Location: Sheehan Beach
Food and beer service will be conveniently located inside the tent along with yard fun games (corn hole, big jenga, etc.). We are also offering a discount ticket package in celebration of your first Homecoming as Villanova alumni!
We are no longer accepting registration for the Zero Year Reunion discount ticket package.
Homecoming Festival Wine & Cider Tasting - Click here to register
Time: Noon-3:30pm
Location: Sheehan Beach, Annual Fund Tent
Cost: $15 (includes $5 gift to Villanova)
Rolling Barrel Events, led by Corey Krejcik '04, will be offering a sampling of locally sourced fine wines and ciders.
WXVU Alumni Reunion
Times: Noon-3:30pm
Location: Dougherty Hall, 2nd Floor
Relive the Radio Days! Stop by WXVU for a station tour and an opporutnity to jump on air. There wll also be free vinyl giveaways. For more information, contact Steven Gulotta.
Men's Soccer vs. Pittsburgh
Time: Noon
Location: West Campus, Soccer Field
Villanova Athletic Fund Tailgate - By Invitation Only
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Behind Villanova Stadium
Volleyball vs. Syracuse
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Jake Nevin Fieldhouse
Homecoming Football Game vs. Towson
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Villanova Stadium
Tickets: 610-519-4100 or Order Online
Villanova Ice Hockey Alumni Game - Click here to make a donation
Times: 5:15pm
Villanova IceCat alumni young and old, it's time for the annual alumni game. Come skate, enjoy a few sodas and memories and light up a few alumni goaltenders! After the game, watch the IceCats take on ECHA rival Lehigh at 7:00pm. Contact Aaron Levy '08.
VU Rowing Celebration - Click here to register
Time: 6:30-10:30pm
Location: Marriot West Conshohocken
Back & Black: A Celebration of the African American Experience at Villanova - Click here to register
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Location: Connelly Center
Network with alumni, students and faculty over a delicious meal and experience the launch of the Oral History Website with a brief presentation highlighting some of those interviewed in the project, including Johnny Jones ’69,Ted Freeman ’72, Bob Whitehead ’70, Napoleon Andrews ’74, Gene Arthur '70, and Normadene Murphy '76. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Rainy Day Fund.
Men’s Basketball Blue vs. White Scrimmage
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Pavilion
Autograph Session to follow the scrimmage.
Villanova Student Musical Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff"
8:00pm - St. Mary's Theatre
Reserve your tickets today!
CAT Fun Movie Series - "The Dark Knight Rises"
Times: 7:00pm & 10:00pm
Location: Connelly Center Cinema
Free admission
University Shop Hours
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Kennedy Hall
Parish Masses
Times: 7:30am & 10:30am
Location: St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Office of Admission Legacy Day Program
Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Villanova Room
Children of alumni interested in attending Villanova are invited for a morning of information and presentations about Villanova and the admission process.
Pre-register at admission.villanova.edu or 610-519-4000
VU Cycling Club 5th Annual Wildcat Pride Ride
Time: 9:30am
Location: Departs from Pike Lot
Contact Cameron Piper.
Volleyball vs. Marquette
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Jake Nevin Fieldhouse
Student Masses
Times: 5:30pm, 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Location: St. Thomas of Villanova Church
