February has been a cold month, but the blue skies after the blizzard do seem to wink of warmer days to come. Amid the snow, many of our Villanovans are gearing up for NOVAdance, interviewing for jobs and and internships, volunteering, competing on the field and performing on stage—all while learning in the classroom. As we think ahead to spring, we are sharing some important reminders in advance of Spring Break and Easter, which will be coming quickly! Additionally, for our Class of 2026 families, Commencement is on the horizon! The Senior Spotlight below provides some important reminders as we approach May. 

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

Throughout the month of March, Villanova's Office of Health Promotion will partner with other University offices and organizations to share resources and services to support Villanovans interested in learning more about how to make healthy decisions about what they eat, understand when unhealthy behaviors with food become problematic, and safely and compassionately support someone who may be struggling with their relationship with food. Information about special events, including Health Promotion's "20 for 20" virtual workshop series (which teaches about topics related to food and nutrition in just 20 minutes!), can be found in Health Promotion's calendar of events. Some events, like "Mats and Mocktails" (a free Pilates session with refreshments!), will require registration, so encourage your Wildcat to check out this great menu of activity and information!

Villanova Class Ring sales representatives will be on campus Monday, March 16 through Thursday, March 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Connelly Center. Current juniors and seniors can find their fit and place their orders in person to be part of this lasting Villanova tradition. By ordering now, current juniors—members of the Class of 2027—will ensure delivery of their ring prior to the Ring Blessing Ceremony that will be held for their class during Family Weekend on Friday, Sept. 25. 

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) welcomed many new members through Inter-Fraternity Council and Panhellenic recruitment. Each new member participated in an Orientation program hosted by OFSL, the Office of Health Promotion and the Title IX Office that focused on building community values, bystander intervention training and student success skill development and well-being. Family members are encouraged to learn about the resources available and ask their Villanovans questions about their experience. 

Spring Break and Easter Break are upon us! Below, we've included a few helpful tips to keep in mind as your Wildcat prepares for the upcoming breaks.

Resident students who plan to stay on campus during either of these breaks are reminded that they must apply to stay in their residence halls through their housing portal. Information regarding Spring Break resources available to students planning to stay on campus can be found on the Residence Life page.

Villanova University's V-Bill service provider, Touchnet, recently updated their system, which changed the email address from which Authorized Users and students will receive bill notifications. To ensure that Authorized Users do not miss any important billing notifications from the University, they are encouraged to add campuspayments@touchnet.com to their safe sender list. This update does not change the way Authorized Users view their V-Bill and make payments. Please contact bursar@villanova.edu or call 610-519-4258 with questions.

Villanova invites you to sign up to receive daily Lenten reflections written by members of the community to help guide your journey this season. If interested, please sign up using the Office of Mission and Ministry's registration form.

Curious where Villanova's undergraduates are going after Commencement? Learn more by visiting the University's Class of 2025 Career Outcomes page.

Whether your Villanovan is looking for a summer internship, searching for a professional development opportunity or interviewing for a job after graduation, the Career Center is available to help guide them in their pursuit. Please take a moment to review the resources and information the University Career Center has in place to help support your Wildcat. 

The Office of Parent and Family Relations and the Office of the President will co-host a Commencement Webinar for Class of 2026 family members on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET; join us using this zoom link (link will be live on April 15 at 7 p.m.).

Senior families can celebrate their Wildcat's achievements by creating a “grad ad” in the 2026 Belle Air Yearbook. Ads are available in full-page, half-page, quarter-page and eighth-page options and can be purchased through the Balfour website until Friday, May 15.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu