EVENTS
The Alumni Association (VUAA) hosts hundreds of in-person and virtual events each year for Villanovans like you to remain connected with the Nova Nation from wherever you are! Whether you’re looking to take part in on-campus traditions like Homecoming and Reunion, engage in professional development and networking, serve your community or cheer on the Wildcats, there’s something for every Villanovan.
Bookmark the VUAA Events Calendar to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
CAMPUS TRADITIONS
Reunion
![Reunion Crowd of alumni dancing at the Supernova Dinner-Dance](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136/par_container/textimage/image.img.jpg/1713893458566.jpg)
Celebrate Villanova's re-imagined Reunion with your fellow undergraduate, graduate and law alumni of class years ending in 4 and 9! Come back to Villanova from June 7-9 to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, share memories and experience the exciting changes on our beautiful campus.
Homecoming
![Homecoming Villanova Cheerleaders, Wil D. Cat and Football Players running onto the field at Villanova Stadium](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136/par_container/textimage_copy/image.img.jpg/1706651408579.jpg)
Homecoming is a longstanding Villanova tradition that welcomes alumni, families and friends back to campus for a wonderful fall weekend of activities. Join us on campus from October 25-27, 2024 and stay tuned for more details on Homecoming 2024!
Alumni Awards
![Alumni Awards Ceremony George Kolb '84, AVP of Alumni Relations, and the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, posing on stage with five alumni award winners](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136/par_container/textimage_copy_copy/image.img.jpg/1701181288470.jpg)
Help us honor and celebrate exceptional alumni for their continued efforts to advance the mission of the University and the VUAA.
PHILANTHROPY AND SERVICE
Annual Day
of Giving
![1842 Day Mosaic image of a Nova Nation glad with blue and white balloons on either side, and a banner with the words "Together we are Greater"](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136_1609697065/par_container/textimage/image.img.jpg/1699370110778.jpg)
1842 Day is Villanova's annual day of giving, held in September, for the entire community to come together to support the areas that matter most to us and celebrate the impact Villanova has on each of us, in our communities and around the world.
Villanova
Day Of Service
![St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service Group of Villanova alumni with their "V"s up, posing with shovels, buckets and other gardening items](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136_1609697065/par_container/textimage_copy/image.img.jpg/1644609742293.jpg)
Regional clubs and affinity networks across the country join in service each year to assist organizations making a difference in their communities in honor of St. Thomas of Villanova, our University's patron saint.
MLK Jr.
Day of Service
![MLK JR Day of Service Alumni and students painting lockers in a school](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136_1609697065/par_container/textimage_copy_copy/image.img.jpg/1644609741494.jpg)
Villanovans of all ages and backgrounds volunteer throughout Greater Philadelphia, on campus, and in their regions to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of peace and social justice.
ATHLETICS AND SOCIAL
Varsity Sports
![Events Varsity Sports Four female track and field athlets holding up Penn Relay medal](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136_1664601185/par_container/textimage_copy_1323511488/image.img.jpg/1644609735947.jpg)
Cheer on the Wildcats alongside fellow Villanovans! Visit the Athletics website for more information and schedules for our 24 men's and women's varsity sports.
Basketball
Football
![Football Two Villanova Football players holding up a team mate with the football in the end zone at Villanova Stadium](/content/university/alumni/events/_jcr_content/pagecontent/displaybox_520237136_1664601185/par_container/textimage_copy/image.img.jpg/1712068438399.jpg)
Check out the 2024 Villanova Football schedule and mark your calendars to support the Wildcats at home or on the road all season long!