THE BERNARD JOHN LUCCI SENIOR CITIZEN PERSONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

New to Personal Enrichment? Submit an application. Proof of age (e.g., driver’s license) is required as part of the application.

• Returning after a break? If it’s been two or more years since you last registered for a course, please reapply by the deadline listed above for new students—two weeks prior to the start of the semester. 

• If you need help submitting your application, watch this video or review these written instructions.

• Review our Policies and Procedures. 

• Once accepted, you’ll receive an email from University Technology Services with instructions on how to access your Villanova email account and log in to MyNova. If you need assistance accessing your Villanova email, contact University Technology Services Help Desk.

  • University Technology Services
  • support@villanova.edu
  • (610) 519-7777
    
  • Falvey Library Ground Floor, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Once you gain access to your account, watch this video to learn how to access the registration portal. Written instructions are also available. Then proceed to the “Browse Courses” section below.

• Before considering courses, it is important to ensure you are eligible for registration. You can check for holds on your account or other potential issues in MyNova. Learn how to do so by watching this video or reading these written instructions.

• Each semester, a select number of courses are available for Personal Enrichment students to audit, along with other learning opportunities, such as Personal Enrichment–exclusive lecture series. 

• Watch this video to learn how to browse available courses. Written instructions are also available.

• Courses will be continually added to the Master Schedule until approximately one month prior to the start of the semester. 

• While browsing, pay special attention to prerequisites, corequisites and restrictions:

  • You will not be able to register for a course if you have not completed the necessary prerequisites. If a course you’re interested in has prerequisites you haven’t taken but believe you have equivalent experience, contact us at least two weeks prior to the registration window.
  • If a course you’re interested in has a corequisite, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the registration window. You will not be able to register for a course independently if it has a corequisite.
  • If you’re interested in taking a course with a subject code of ASPD or MSE, or in enrolling in ENG 1975, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the registration window. You will not be able to register for these courses independently.

• Personal Enrichment students register during an assigned window that begins at 10 AM and ends at 3 PM on the second business day after the drop/add period ends.

• Personal Enrichment students may not register for a course if:

  • there are no available seats, or
  • the maximum number of Personal Enrichment students has already been reached. Typically, one Personal Enrichment student can be admitted per five traditional undergraduate students, with no more than five in total.

• Personal Enrichment students may register only for courses that carry the “CPS PE Approved” attribute.

• Watch this video to learn how to register for a course or lecture series. Written instructions are also available.

• Parking: After you register, contact the parking office to obtain a parking permit (if applicable). The cost is $60 per year. Please wait 24 hours after registering before contacting the Parking Office.

  • Parking Office
  • parking@villanova.edu
  • (610) 519-6989 
  • Garey Hall, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4p.m.

• Wildcard (Student ID): All students must have a Wildcard. Your Wildcard provides access to campus buildings, the gym, and other facilities. Please wait 24 hours after registering before contacting the Wildcard Office.

  • Wildcard Office
  • Wildcard@villanova.edu
  • (610) 519-4179
  • Dougherty Hall, Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

• Villanova Email: Be sure to check your Villanova email address regularly. This is the primary way your instructor will contact you. 

• Blackboard: Blackboard is the learning management system where your instructor will share course materials, make announcements, etc. To access Blackboard, go to mynova.villanova.edu and search for Blackboard. Your course will be added to your account within 48 hours of registration. For more detailed instructions on how to use Blackboard, click here. University Technology Services can also offer Blackboard support.

  • University Technology Services
  • support@villanova.edu
  • (610) 519-7777
  • Falvey Library Ground Floor, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    

• Emergency Preparedness: Villanova University encourages all students to be proactive about safety. 

  • Important Phone Numbers: Save these in your phone. 
    • Villanova Public Safety Non-Emergency Phone Number: 610-519-5800 
    • Villanova Public Safety Emergency Phone Number: 610-519-4444     

• • Nova Alert delivers emergency notifications and updates to your mobile device or email. To sign up, log into myNova and search for “Nova Alert Sign-Up.”
  • Nova Safe is a free smartphone app that helps Villanova’s Department of Public Safety respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. Download the app to stay prepared. 

• Purchase Textbooks (if applicable): If you wish to purchase textbooks, you can do so by visiting there website here. You can also visit the bookstore in-person.
  • St. Mary’s Hall
  • Check the bookstore website for current hours of operation. 

• Personal Enrichment students may register for either one course or one lecture series per semester.

• Personal Enrichment students are not permitted to contact faculty members directly to request approval to register for a course.

• Personal Enrichment students may register only for courses that carry the “CPS PE Approved” attribute.

• Personal Enrichment students are not permitted to attend class prior to completing registration. 

• Upon enrollment, Personal Enrichment students are expected to confer with their instructors to understand the expectations and level of engagement permitted while auditing the course. The level and nature of participation permitted may vary by instructor.

• View all Policies and Procedures