August 12, 2026

Your Orientation Group

Throughout our four-day Transfer Student Orientation program, you’ll participate in activities and attend events with your Orientation Group, starting immediately after the University Welcome. You'll meet your Transfer Counselor and your Orientation Group (number 92) in Bartley Hall, Room 1011, at 1:15 p.m. on Opening Day! Later, families will meet with the Transfer Counselors at 2:20 p.m. in the Connelly Center Cinema. 

Download Your Orientation App

Our free mobile guide contains up-to-the-minute information, including schedules and alternate weather locations. Be sure to enable push notifications to receive important updates.

Package Pick-Up Information

If you shipped items to campus, you may pick them up at the following locations on Move-In Day:

For more information on shipping and picking up packages, please call Mail Services at 610-519-4492 or email mailservices@villanova.edu.

Wireless Network
Stay connected on campus with Villanova’s secure wireless networks. Villanova offers two primary wireless networks: VUMobile and VUPlay. VUMobile is recommended for laptops, smartphones, tablets and other everyday devices, providing secure internet across campus. VUPlay is designed for personal streaming and gaming devices, making for smooth gaming and entertainment experiences. Visit our Student Tech Toolkits page for step-by-step instructions on how to connect your devices to campus Wi-Fi.

Streaming TV and Gaming System Services 
Free access to the XFINITY on Campus streaming service is included in your on-campus housing, so you can watch live TV, movies and shows from a pre-selected channel line-up and view content on demand. Please visit the XFINITY on Campus page for additional information on this offering and how to access it on campus. Please note that Xfinity on Campus does not require a coaxial cable connection, and that there are no coaxial cable connections in the residence halls. All streaming devices and gaming systems will need to connect to the VUPlay wireless network, which is available in all residence halls. 

Save the Date for Family Weekend!

Family Weekend (Friday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 27) is a time for parents and families to visit their Wildcats and enjoy the University through their student’s view and experience. In addition to attending events on campus, expect to explore the local area, stock up on supplies and enjoy meals together. We hope you will consider joining us for some or all of the events planned throughout the weekend! Visit our website to view the schedule, learn how to enter our lottery for Tailgate on the Green, and reserve your spot for other fun events.