ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Move-in for first-year students begins on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and is followed by the New Student Orientation program for the Class of 2029 through Sunday, Aug. 24.
Opening Day, Thursday, Aug. 21, includes our Family Resource Fair and Info Sessions, the University Welcome, meetings with Colleges and Orientation Counselors, and Opening Mass followed by a family picnic. All Orientation events are casual and dress should be comfortable for hot weather.
Programming for families ends Thursday evening after the family picnic at approximately 6:30p.m. New students continue with Orientation through Sunday evening.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20: MOVE-IN DAY
Please be aware that there will be an increased amount of traffic on move-in day as we facilitate check-in for more than 1,700 new students. All new students will receive an email to select an arrival time after they receive their housing assignment. To expedite the move-in process and ease waiting times, please arrive during your selected time, unload your belongings and move your car to a nearby parking lot as quickly as possible.
We ask for your cooperation with your assigned arrival time. Students are welcome to arrive on campus any time after their assigned time. Check-in is also available from 6:30-8 p.m. for those who cannot arrive during the day and on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m.-noon.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21: OPENING DAY
Opening Day, Thursday, Aug. 21, includes our Family Resource Fair and Info Sessions, the University Welcome, meetings with Colleges and Orientation Counselors, and Opening Mass followed by a family picnic. All Orientation events are casual and dress should be comfortable for hot weather.
Programming for families ends Thursday evening after the family picnic at approximately 6:30 p.m. New students continue with Orientation through Sunday evening.
Orientation officially begins at 1 p.m. with the University Welcome.
FAMILY INFORMATION SESSIONS
Session I: 9:15-10 a.m.
- Academics at Villanova: Challenges and Resources
Connelly Center, Villanova Room - Are you New Here? Unveiling College's Hidden Costs/Benefits for Parents of First-Generation Families
Driscoll Hall, Room 240 - Augustinian Connections
Driscoll Hall, Rm 132
Session II: 10:30-11:15 a.m.
- Health Services at Villanova
Connelly Center, Villanova Room - VSB (Villanova School of Business) Programs for Non-VSB Students
Driscoll Hall, Room 134 - What to Know about Student Jobs at Villanova
Driscoll Hall, Room 132
Session III: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Staying Safe on Campus
Connelly Center, Villanova Room
FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Finneran Pavilion
More than 50 campus departments, student resources and academic representatives will be in attendance to answer questions and we invite you to visit the information tables to learn more about opportunities that support the student experience at Villanova.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Family Information Sessions | Various Locations |
| 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Family Resource Fair | Finneran Pavilion |
| 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Multicultural Student Reception | The SUITE, Corr Hall |
| 12-12:45 p.m. | Commuter Student Lunch Transfer Student Lunch |
President's Lounge, Connelly Center The Exchange, Bartley Hall |
| 1-1:45 p.m. |
University Welcome for New Students and Family Members |
Rowen Campus Green (Rain Location: Finneran Pavilion)
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| 2:05-2:50 p.m. |
New Students Meet Their Orientation Counselor in Designated Reporting Areas |
Group number and meeting area information will be available on the Housing Portal in August! |
| Family Members Meet Academic Deans |
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| Arts and Sciences |
Finneran Pavilion |
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| Business | Villanova Room, Connelly Center |
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| Nursing |
Driscoll Hall, Room 132 |
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| Engineering |
John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Professional Studies | Vasey G06 | |
| 3:10-3:55 p.m. | Family Members Meet Orientation Counselors in Designated Reporting Areas |
Group number and meeting area information will be available on the Housing Portal in August! |
| New Students Meet Academic Deans |
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| Arts and Sciences |
Finneran Pavilion |
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| Business |
Villanova Room, Connelly Center |
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| Nursing | Driscoll Hall, Room 132 |
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| Engineering | John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Professional Studies | Vasey G06 | |
| 4:15 p.m. | Opening Mass* (see note below) |
Rowen Campus Green (Rain Location: Finneran Pavilion) |
| 5:15 p.m. |
Picnic Dinner | Mendel Field (Rain Location: Finneran Pavilion) |
| 6:15 p.m. |
Family and Friends Depart |
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| 6:30 p.m. | New Students Meet Their Orientation Counselors | Please return to your designated reporting area to meet your Orientation Counselor and continue with Orientation activities |
*If you and your family plan on attending Opening Mass at 4:15 p.m., we suggest you find a meeting spot before Orientation begins at 1 p.m. Students and families will be separated for sessions following the University Welcome and it is important to pick a meeting place to ensure you are able to locate one other for Mass.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22-SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Students can anticipate learning more about the following topics:
- Academics
- Alcohol and Drug Awareness Education
- Campus Ministry Programs
- Campus Resources
- CliftonStrengths
- College Life in and outside the classroom
- New Student Concerns
- Social Life and College
- Villanova history and our Augustinian tradition
COMMUTER STUDENTS
Reminders for Commuter Students during Orientation
Attendance: New students who do not live on campus are still expected to attend the four-day New Student Orientation Program. While the Commuter Student Picnic is an Opening Day event just for commuters, all other Orientation activities are geared toward every new student, not just resident first year students. New Student Orientation officially starts at 1 p.m. on on Thursday, Aug. 21 and will end late in the evening for all new students.
Transportation: Students who commute can expect to be on campus late each day during Orientation (Thursday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 24). If new students will not be driving themselves to campus, they should arrange for transportation home each evening, before arriving to campus. Additionally, there will be evening Orientation events on Thursday, Aug. 21. Students and parents may want to drive separately to campus on Thursday, Aug. 21.
Parking: Commuter students are eligible for parking and will be able to purchase a parking permit during the first week of school. For detailed parking information, please check the Parking and Transportation website. Commuting students may park in the I-1 Ithan Garage (behind the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts) for New Student Orientation and parking permits are not required during the four-day Orientation Program.
Meals: Your meals will be provided during Orientation if you and your Orientation group eat together in the dining halls.
Wildcards: New commuting students will pick up their Wildcards at the Commuter Lunch or at the afternoon meeting with their Orientation Counselor on Thursday, Aug. 21.
