Career Center

Nova Network

The Nova Network is Villanova's official social and professional networking platform. By joining the Nova Network, you will be able to network with Villanovans in your industry or city, share career advice or gain insights from experienced professionals, and access career development resources designed for your level of experience.

Nova Network Student Walkthrough

+-How do I sign up?

It is easy to access the Nova Network—You can even log in using LinkedIn, which will automatically populate much of the information in your Nova Network profile.

See our walk-through videos here:

Alumni Sign-up Video | Student Sign-up Video | Tips for logging in using LinkedIn

Please note that the email address you use for registration will become the preferred email address that the Villanova University Alumni Association uses to contact you.

+-What happens after I sign up?

The Nova Network will recommend professional networking connections based on your profile information. In the networking area, you can also browse our community of professionals by company, industry, major, a location of interest and more.

You decide how you would like to be involved in the Nova Network, such as sharing industry trends, discussing work/life balance, helping with resume or interview prep, and more! You choose how much you’d like to help and how many emails you receive—and you may adjust your settings at any time.

+-How do I update my contact information?

Once you are logged onto the Nova Network, click on your Profile in the top right corner of the screen. Scroll down to Additional Information. Update your information and save. These details will now be the university’s official information for you.

+-How can I get the most out of the Nova Network?

Network with other Villanovans. Select the "Network" tab and use the search tool to find Villanovans in your areas of interest. You can connect online, set up a video chat or meet in person.

Join a group. Check out the groups created based on region and interest. Whether you choose Villanovans in Healthcare or the New York Metro Area, groups are a great way to learn about industry trends and regional events in the Nova Network.

Start a discussion. Use the Discussion tab to post or answer questions to other Wildcats.

Access resources. Explore topical articles, webinars and tools posted in the Resources section.

Invite classmates. Use the email tool or referral link to encourage your Villanova friends and colleagues to join the Nova Network.

Be active! We encourage you to ask questions. Everyone in the Nova Network is here to connect and support one another.

+-Can I control how often I am contacted through the Nova Network?

Yes! You can choose who is able to view your profile, whether you wish to be available for networking and how many inbound messages or meeting requests you would like to receive each month.

+-Additional Questions?

If you are having trouble logging in, please contact support@peoplegrove.com. For help logging in using LinkedIn, read these tips.

If you are logged in and have a technical issue, email support@peoplegrove.com.

If you would like to learn more about the Nova Network in general, contact alumni@villanova.edu.

About the Villanova University Career Center

Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive career services, empowering members of the Villanova University community to choose and attain personally rewarding careers. We serve that mission in a variety of ways:

Individualized Career Planning

Members of the Career Center team regularly meet with undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni to educate them about career decision-making, provide them with the tools to succeed and connect them with opportunities and people through our resources and events. Foundational to this work is our focus on helping Villanovans align their values with the work and organizations they seek. We encourage students and alumni to evaluate employers and employment by asking questions and thinking critically about what they see, hear and observe in action to ensure the opportunity aligns with their goals.

Partnership with Colleges

Within the colleges of the university, professional development teams and programs exist to integrate career services, education and experiences into the curriculum. The Career Center is a contributing partner to the creation, delivery and evaluation of these programs to ensure all students are provided with equitable access to career and professional development resources.

Events, Programs & Employer Connections

Throughout the year, the Career Center manages hundreds of events and programs in collaboration with employers, faculty, staff and alumni of the university, including on-campus interviews, career fairs, in-class career education sessions and academic immersion programs. Along with our career events, employers post thousands of job and internship opportunities in our career services management platform, Handshake.

Who We Serve

The Career Center’s services are available to all degree-seeking students of the university and all undergraduate and graduate alumni. Students in the Charles Widger School of Law should primarily seek the services of the Office of Career Strategy & Advancement.

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Our Diversity Statement

The Villanova University Career Center is committed to the university’s advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion and recognizes that these principles are integral to our work. It is necessary for Villanova students and alumni to develop intercultural understanding and inclusive communication practices in order to be a positive influence in the global workplace. We seek to create a welcoming environment in all that we do, ensuring that all identities, perspectives and experiences are heard, respected and valued in conversations about career and professional development. We develop programs and resources to support underrepresented and minoritized students and alumni in achieving personally rewarding careers. We will continue to listen, learn and serve as advocates for all members of the Villanova community as we support individuals on their personal and professional journeys.

Our Core Values

Inclusivity

We commit to ensuring that all identities, perspectives and experiences are heard, respected and valued.

Holistic Approach

We recognize the unique needs of each person, acknowledge the multitude of factors that influence decision-making and maintain an environment of trust, honesty and transparency.

Continuous Learning

We embrace a growth mindset and stay open to all opportunities to learn, innovate and educate.

Connectivity

We make meaningful connections between opportunities, people, resources and ideas.

Celebration

We take time to encourage each other and celebrate success in all its forms.