Dear Villanova Families,  

It's great to have our students back on campus! Whether they were home catching up on rest, visiting a new place, working or volunteering through one of our Service and Justice Experiences, their return has energized our campus. 

As the second half of the semester gets underway, there is a lot of activity on the horizon—everything from Special Olympics Fall Festival to student activities (on and off campus) and course registration.

In an email to the Villanova community, University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD shared updated information about the Villanova University Cabrini Campus, which will open in August 2026. I encourage you to watch the video and read through the Cabrini Campus website that provides a glimpse into the future of this beautiful campus and the opportunities it provides to our students. During the coming months, the University will continue to share information—please encourage your students to attend our upcoming information sessions and take advantage of opportunities to tour the campus.

Please stay in touch and reach out with questions you may have. I'm happy to connect with you!

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

Students planning to live on campus for their upcoming junior or senior years are encouraged to visit their Housing Portals to apply for housing for the 2026-27 academic year. Applications will be open until Friday, Oct. 31. Only students with a signed application will be eligible to participate in the housing selection process. 

Rising sophomore families: Your Wildcats will learn more about the 2026-27 housing application process later this Fall and in early Winter. 

Villanova parents and family members interested in being part of the the Special Olympics Fall Festival are encouraged to click here to learn how to volunteer and help support teams in competition and celebrate victories big and small during Fall Festival.

Now in its 37th year, the Special Olympics Fall Festival, held Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9, gathers thousands of athletes and volunteers for the largest annual student-run Special Olympics event in the world.

Please remind your students that they can also volunteer by pre-registering or signing up in the volunteer tent on campus throughout the weekend!

Parents of the Class of 2026: Please encourage your senior to schedule their senior portrait session between now and Friday, Nov. 21 in St. Mary's Hall. Each senior received an email from Lauren Studios with a unique client ID needed to book their appointment (they continue to receive reminders if they haven't been scheduled). These portraits will be included in the 2026 Belle Air Yearbook, and professional photography packages are also available for purchase. In late January, an additional week of photography will be offered for seniors studying abroad or interning off campus during the fall semester. 

Is your Wildcat interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Feel like you need more information? In advance of fraternity and sorority recruitment, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will host events that will provide information surrounding the recruitment process and help families understand expectations. Registration is required for each event.

The Office of Parent and Family Relations has hosted several Family Webinars this fall. You can access the recordings of these events by visiting the Parent and Family Resources webpage. Do you have topics you'd like our office to consider for an upcoming Family Webinar? Please share your suggestion(s) using this form.

Midterm grades for the Fall 2025 Semester were posted on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Families interested in reviewing these grades should discuss Proxy Access with their students and follow the steps outlined on the Proxy Access Information page. Proxy Access users who already have permission can review how to access information within myNova by following the Proxy Instructions found under "Proxy Access-Subsequent Log Ins". 

Spring Semester tuition bills will be processed in mid-November and will be due on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Villanova students can access their tuition bills through their myNova account by searching V-Bill. Parents and family members who wish to review and pay the bill have the option to be notified when a statement is available—encourage your student to follow these steps to add Authorized Users to their account.

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Villanova Career Center will host their annual Nursing Career Fair, which draws representatives from hospitals and health care organizations from around the country. Remind your Villanova Nursing student to visit the Nursing Career Fair page to learn more about the Fair and ways in which they can prepare in advance of the event.

Back by popular demand! Villanova parents and family members are invited to take part in Villanova University Career Management's Nova@Noon: Professional Development Series. This six-part program is designed to provide experienced professionals in all industries with valuable insights and education. 

This virtual series will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at noon ET, and will focus each month on today's essential professional development topics, including artificial intelligence, leadership, critical thinking in a data-driven world and more. You may register for select programs or all six.

Don’t miss a moment of the action and cheer on the Wildcats all season long! Villanova Families: Secure your Men’s and Women’s Basketball season tickets today by calling the Ticket Office at 610-519-6700 or visiting Wildcat Ticket Central.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu