ALUMNI BENEFITS AND SERVICES

Athletic Tickets

Tickets are required for Football, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball and Men’s Lacrosse home games. Purchase your seats through Vividseats, the official ticket marketplace of Villanova Athletics.

All other sports have free admission to home games and do not require tickets. View a calendar of upcoming games for all sports.

For questions, contact the Athletics Ticket office via email or call 610-519-4100.

Mascot and Cheerleading Appearances

Bring Will D. Cat and/or Cheer to your next event! Requests must be submitted at least three weeks in advance of the event date. Due to Athletic and University events, academics, time restrictions and travel distance, appearances at outside events are available on a limited basis. Review appearance policies, fees and details, fill out the online request form, or send an email with questions about Villanova mascot appearances.

Update Your Information

Please update your contact information to ensure you receive VUAA communications about upcoming events and opportunities to stay connected with Villanova and your fellow alumni, as well as resources for personal and professional growth. 

Villanova Alum Account

All Villanova alums are eligible for a Villanova Alum Account. This account comes with an "@alum.villanova.edu" email account through Microsoft Exchange Online. The user ID for these email addresses is automatically generated and cannot be customized. Auto-forwarding from Villanova Alum Accounts to other email accounts is not permitted.

Please fill out the opt-in form with your Villanova ID, birthdate and an email address where your new account information can be sent. A temporary password will be emailed to you and you will be asked to reset it when you first access your account.

If you do not know your Villanova ID and have an active Villanova student or employee account, you can view your Villanova ID here; otherwise, please email the Office of Alumni Relations. If you have technical issues with the opt-in process or your account, please contact the UNIT Help Desk via email or call 610-519-7777.

All email accounts that are inactive for a period of one year will be removed—i.e., mail, contacts, etc. will no longer exist. Find additional Villanova Alum Account FAQs here.

Submit Class Notes

Submit a Class Note to let the Villanova community know about a noteworthy life event such as: an award or recognition, birth or adoption, job announcement, retirement, wedding, union or other noteworthy achievement.

Submissions will be considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Villanova Magazine.

Alumni Connection Requests

The Villanova experience creates deep and long-lasting bonds. However, we know that it is easy to lose touch with fellow alumni and friends. The Office of Alumni Relations may be able to help you reconnect! Please email alumni@villanova.edu with the following details to begin a request:

• Your Villanova graduation year and school/college

• The full name, graduation year and (if possible) school/college of the Villanovan you would like to contact

• The social/personal reason you would like to reconnect with this Villanovan 

Please note that we can only accommodate requests from individuals directly affiliated with Villanova University, who wish to contact specific individual alumni, for personal/social connections. We cannot provide contact information for any individual without explicit permission. 

Advent and Lenten Reflections

Each year, the Office for Mission and Ministry creates a collection of scripture readings and reflections written by Villanovans, to support the community in their faith journeys during Advent and Lent. Sign up to receive daily emails or download a PDF of this spiritual resource.

Sign up for 2024 Advent Reflections.

Mass Cards

Mass Cards are available through the Augustinian Guild of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. To order mass cards, fill out the form online, contact Maria Manna via email or call 610-527-3330, ext. 240.

Prayer Requests

The Office for Mission and Ministry welcomes prayer requests for whatever intentions are in your heart, to be remembered collectively during the prayers of intercession at daily Mass every Tuesday. Submit your prayer intentions here.

Weddings at St. Thomas of Villanova Church

Undergraduate alumni are eligible to marry in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church on campus, regardless of parishioner status. Weddings must be scheduled directly with the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish. For more information, please visit the parish’s wedding website, email the parish’s Wedding Director or call 610-520-1242. 

iGrad

Villanova has partnered with iGrad to provide you with online resources to help you make better financial decisions. Alumni can access iGrad's award-winning personal finance platform at no cost. iGrad offers a variety of resources on budgeting, financial aid, banking, investing, and more.

This resource requires a Villanova Alum Account. Please scroll up to the Digital Services section or click here for more information on creating an Alum Account.

Eugenjia Gecas Endowed Funds for Financial Wellness

Villanova hosts an annual multi-generational program that brings together students, alumni, faculty and staff to learn from experts and each other about financial wellness. Visit the program website to watch past programming recordings, see recommended resources and learn more.

The Inn at Villanova

601 County Line Rd, Radnor, PA 19087 
Stay at the Villanova University-owned and operated Inn, just two miles from campus. The Inn blends the historic charm of the Montrose Mansion with the amenities of a modern hotel and conference center. Visit the Inn's website or call 610-519-8000 for more information and to make a reservation. 

Penn Club of New York

30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Villanova alumni, family, faculty and staff are eligible to become members of the Penn Club of New York and have access to its full range of exceptional amenities and services such as: fine and casual dining with bars, guest rooms, meeting rooms, 150+ domestic and international reciprocal clubs, business center, private event and banquet facilities and state-of-the-art fitness center. Visit the Penn Club of New York website for more details and to apply. For questions, email the Membership Department or call 212-403-6627.

The Refectory 

862 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova PA 19085
The Refectory is Villanova University’s only full-service, on-campus fine dining restaurant. Serving upscale, classic, American cuisine, The Refectory is open seven days a week for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and weekend brunch. Menus include house-made pastas, local seafood, and one of the best burgers on the Main Line. The central U-shaped bar offers a perfect place to sit and catch up with a friend or watch the game with a craft cocktail, beer or selection from the extensive wine list. The restaurant welcomes parties of all sizes and has multiple spaces for special events, including the private President’s Dining Room. Visit the Refectory's website or call 610-519-5786 for more information.

Nova Network

The Nova Network is Villanova's official online professional network. Join the Nova Network to expand your network, explore career resources, empower fellow Villanovans and more. To make the most of the platform, watch our alumni sign-up video.

For login issues and general questions about the Nova Network, please email the Career Management team.

For technical issues, please login and select the question mark on the top of your page.

Villanova Alumni Small Business Directory

Are you an alumni entrepreneur or small business owner? Join the new Villanova Alumni Small Business Directory to get your business in front of the Nova Nation! Housed under the Resources section of the Nova Network, this directory allows those with less than 1,500 employees to create a listing that showcases your products and services to the thousands of people already signed up for the platform. Creating a listing is easy and takes just a few minutes. Log in to the Nova Network and check out our Guidelines and FAQs for Small Business Owners to learn more.

Career Resources

Whether you’re considering a career change, making your case for a promotion, or hoping to expand your network, Villanova's career resources can help you prepare for whatever comes next. Visit the Alumni Career Management page to learn more about online resources like FOCUS, Big Interview, HireNova Updates, CareerShift and more!

Handshake

Explore Handshake, Villanova University’s Career Management Platform that intuitively connects you to relevant opportunities and allows you to apply for positions, explore companies and connections, sign up for career fairs and workshops, and schedule coaching appointments all in one place. For help accessing Handshake, watch our Handshake Alumni Login Instructions video.