One last note before school is out for summer! Please be sure to check out the helpful information in this newsletter as you plan your summer and your Wildcat's return to campus in August.

Class of '26 Families, there are a few important reminders below for you as well, as we all prepare to celebrate Commencement on Tuesday, May 19!

Let's stay in touch! Happy Summer!

Best,
Carita

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

Meal Plan registration for the Fall 2026 semester is now open. Families can review meal plans and costs by visiting the Meal Plan page on the Dining Services website.

All residential students are required to complete online meal plan registration through the Housing and Dining Portal by Wednesday, June 17. Those who do not register by the deadline will be placed on a default meal plan. Student meal plans provide access across all dining locations on the Cabrini and Villanova campuses.

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. 

Today's job market is competitive environment—but your graduate doesn’t have to navigate it on their own. In partnership with the Career Center, our Villanova Alumni are here to help our newest graduates!  

Cats Helping Cats: Class of 2026 is the new Nova Network group where graduating seniors seeking opportunities can connect with alumni willing to share job leads, offer career advice, provide industry perspective or make strategic introductions within their networks. Within the Nova Network, our new graduates can look forward to:

Encourage your student to join the group today to leverage the power of the Nova Network in their job search! 

Villanova has a wide range of student employment opportunities available for your Wildcat to consider! Encourage your student to look for summer employment or plan ahead for next year by reviewing the University's student employment posting site.

If your Villanovan secured a summer or fall semester position and are new to student employment, they will be sent an invitation to meet with Human Resources to complete their on-boarding paperwork. They must bring original acceptable documents to complete their form I-9. 

This HR meeting is mandatory prior to students beginning campus employment. More information about student employment at Villanova can be found on the Student Employment site.

Families are encouraged to plan ahead by reviewing the parking and shuttle stop map in advance of Commencement on Tuesday, May 19. On the Commencement website, our guests can easily access maps to find available parking areas and shuttle stops, both on- and off-campus.

Text NOVAGRAD to 333111 and sign up for Commencement Text Alerts to receive information about schedule changes, weather updates, parking and traffic conditions and other important information. 

Baccalaureate and Commencement will be simulcast live so proud friends and family can join us from anywhere. Please visit our livestream information page for links. 

Have you downloaded our Nova Guides App yet? Nova Guides lets you access important Commencement information—up-to-date scheduling, important announcements, maps and more—anytime, anywhere. Visit villanova.edu/novaguides to download it to your device today! 

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu