Happy Summer, Families! As you enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation over the summer, I wanted to be sure to share these helpful pieces of information as you plan out summer and your Wildcat's return to campus in August.

Carita Geib '98, P'26, '28 | Director, Parent and Family Relations
parents@villanova.edu | 610-519-6212

Villanova Television (VTV) a student organization, captured the energy and pride woven throughout campus on Commencement Day.

Storms descended on campus the morning of Commencement, forcing the Baccalaureate Mass indoors to the Finneran Pavilion. Fortunately, the rain gave way to warm sunshine and allowed friends and family to gather in Villanova Stadium in celebration of the Class of 2025's achievements and the future awaiting them. On behalf of the families, friends and members of the Class of 2025, I extend our thanks to the Commencement Committee, Facilities Department and the many volunteers who helped turn things around in the stadium following the storms. 

Looking ahead, the dates for future Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies are set. As always, for the most up-to-date information, please visit commencement.villanova.edu.

Just as the final box is unpacked, laundry is done and sleep is caught up on, our Move-In reminders begin! Please mark your calendars: Returning resident students are able to move back to campus halls and apartments on Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24. Further details, including instructions on how to register for an arrival time, will be emailed to students in late July.

If your Wildcat has not previously registered with Learning Support Services (LSS) or the Office of Access and Disability Services (ADS) and requires accommodations for the upcoming Fall semester, encourage them to use their time this summer to start the process by completing the Online Intake Form through Clockwork and providing their documentation. More detailed information can be found on the Office of Access and Disability Services webpage and the Learning Support Services webpage. 

As you may hear from your Wildcats, the Connelly Center is central to their campus life experience. In an effort to ensure "Conn" remains a vibrant, active facility for our entire community, Villanova is making upgrades to the building, including: 

Construction began immediately after Commencement and will be completed by the start of the Fall semester. To read more about the project and view project renderings, visit the Connelly Center project page.

Meal plan selection is open! Villanova’s Dining Services Department has introduced exciting new meal plans for the 2025-26 academic year, each uniquely tailored to the needs of students in different stages of their Villanova journeys. From an unlimited plan that allows students to swipe in for a meal whenever the mood strikes, to block plans that allow flexibility for students whose residential spaces include a kitchen—but who still want to grab a bite in a campus dining establishment from time to time—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Encourage your Wildcat to select a plan in their Housing Portal before the portal closes on Monday, June 16. The meal plan selection form will reopen in July if your Wildcat would like to make changes before classes begin.

Plans include:

Meal plan availability depends on your Wildcat’s class year; add-on upgrades are also available on a limited basis. For more information about 2025-26 Meal Plans, click here!

With, perhaps, a little more flexibility in their schedule this summer, encourage your Wildcat to carve out time to take advantage of the services offered through the Career Center. Through Handshake, they can easily schedule one-on-one meetings via Zoom with career counselors or industry advisers. For more on scheduling in-person services, including the professional headshot booth, notary services, interview rooms and Wildcat Wardrobe, students should review information on the Career Center Resources page.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu