NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Wednesday, August 19 - Sunday, August 23, 2020

We Can't Wait to Meet You!

We're thrilled you've chosen to spend the next four years at Villanova. New Student Orientation is required for all incoming new students and runs August 20-23, with Freshman move-in scheduled for August 19. New Student Orientation provides programming and activites designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

You'll be challenged academically, socially and spiritually during your time at Villanova. It will be up to you to rise to meet the challenges and make the most of your time with us!

COVID-19 UPDATE:

We realize this is a time of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the University is navigating the many challenges presented by this global health crisis. It is Villanova’s intention to hold a traditional, on-campus fall semester, and the University anticipates making a decision on this by the beginning of July. We’ll continue to communicate with you weekly via this website and VU101 emails to share up-to-date information and news ahead of Orientation and the fall semester.

Please visit Villanova's COVID-19 website for more information.

Before You Arrive

Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer Students

Meet Our Staff

Family Information

2020 Orientation Theme

The 2020 New Student Orientation theme—“Our path connects us. With each of your steps we grow.”—showcases how important each individual is to our global Villanova community. Rooted in our Augustinian Catholic values and desire to ignite change, each of you will help propel Villanova forward. We can’t wait for you to begin your Villanova journey.

About Us

New Student Orientation is designed to introduce students to what it means to be a Villanovan. During Orientation, first-year and transfer students participate in programs, presentations and activities designed to familiarize themselves with academic and cultural life at Villanova. Students have the opportunity to meet with deans, faculty and staff who will answer questions, address concerns and highlight the wide variety of services and activities available at Villanova.

Our Goals

New Student Orientation welcomes students to all aspects of Villanova life including academic, communal, spiritual and social elements of what makes our campus and community unique.

We accomplish this by:

developing programs where new students learn about educational opportunities inside and outside the classroom;
informing students of resources on campus;
encouraging interaction and friendship among new and seasoned students to become an integral part of Villanova's community and tradition;
training a diverse staff of current students who facilitate the transition to all aspects of Villanova life.