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Data Storage

Where is my Data?

In order to preserve your files, please choose one of the following options to save your work: 

Villanova Personal Network Drive (N drive): Students are provided with space on the Villanova network that is unique to their MyNova username. The N drive is available each time a user logs into a vDesktop session under "Computer" listed on the Start Menu. 

Villanova College Specific Drive Mappings: Some colleges will provide additional network space to their students as a way of sharing out data files and other project related work. 

Dropbox: This application has been pre-installed on all vDesktop sessions. To login to your Dropbox account, double click the icon on the Desktop and follow the setup wizard.

USB Drives:  You can save data/documents to any USB drive storage.  Select the USB drive mapping and save.

University Helpdesk

Call Us: 610-519-7777
M-Th 8am-10pm
F 8am-5pm
Sa-Su 12pm-8pm

Walk-ins: Falvey Library, First Floor
M-Th 9am-7pm
F 9am-5pm

Walk-ins: 
TechZone @ The Commons
Dobbin Hall
M-Th 8am-10pm
F 8am-5pm
Sa-Su 12pm-8pm

School of Law Helpdesk

Call Us: 610-519-7700
Walk-ins: Law Library Rm 104
M-F 9am-5pm

Classroom Technologies Hotline

610-519-5631

password

Once accepted as a student, please reset your password.  This password will be used for MyNova, Email, Blackboard, and any other single sign on page at the University.

wireless printing

Wifi Printing is currently NOT supported in the Residence Hall.  Unit recommends students connect with bluetooth enabled devices. 

limited

Internet Ready/SMART TV and Gaming devices, such as Apple TV, Roku, XBOX and others may have limited functionality with our network configurations.

Many students on campus may wish to connect to a VPrint printer using their own laptop. This is an option, however a print driver will have to be installed on the laptop. Visit this page for instructions.