A Monthly Publication for First-Year Villanova Families

Welcome to Villanova University! As your Wildcat navigates their way through Villanova, the Office of Parent and Family Relations partners with families to provide accurate, proactive information so that we—together—can help support your student. Connect with us through online events and monthly emails, on Instagram and during Family Weekend. And, email parents@villanova.edu or call 610-519-6212 with questions.

From time to time, your Wildcat's residence hall or room may require attention. Whether it's broken blinds, pest control, common area/restroom cleaning or supplies, or a heating/cooling issue, please remind your student to file a request online so it can be recorded, assigned, tracked and completed efficiently. Villanovans can report concerns easily—24 hours a day, seven days a week—using a simple form found on the Maintenance Request page. In an emergency, students can call the Facilities Maintenance Office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at 610-519-4420; after hours, students can call Public Safety at 610-519-6979.

Many students will make use of Villanova's academic support services at some point during their time here. Whether they need help planning out their week or support through a challenging course—or simply want to improve upon their understanding of a class they already excel in—we encourage them to seek out these services, which are free for Villanova students. Talk to your student about checking out our Academic Support website to review available services, schedule an appointment and learn more about becoming a tutor.

Now that our resident students have moved in to their campus housing, students and families are reminded to follow the instructions on the Mail Services page to help ensure delivery of their mail and packages to campus. If your Wildcat isn't sure of their VUBox number, they can find that in their housing portal. Once a student receives a package and it is processed by Mail Services, they will be notified that the item is ready for pickup in their designated mail center. 

Annually, Villanova students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends join together for the St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service to engage in service with people and agencies throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. This is a great way for our new students get to know one another and connect in the local community while supporting the marginalized in the spirit of St. Thomas of Villanova. Encourage your Wildcat to explore the opportunity and get involved with their new friends and classmates.

Family Weekend, held this year from Friday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 27, can be a great way to experience Villanova through your Wildcat. We invite you to join us for whatever time your schedule allows. Take a look at our schedule, which will continue to grow over the next several weeks. Event registration and ticket sales for the Pops in the Pavilion and the Wildcats football game are open. All are invited to join us for Football Tailgate on the Green prior to the big game, where a free Football Headquarters Tent will welcome all with food, games and refreshments. If interested, families can learn more about the individual tents available for purchase through the Tailgate on the Green lottery. 

For more than 20 years, House Calls has been a Villanova tradition. University faculty, staff and administrators visit students in their residence halls to check in with them as they navigate their first few weeks on campus. This year, Villanova will be visiting students the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 16. Wildcats who are home and take a moment to chat with us will automatically be entered into a drawing for fun prizes! This is an evening so many of us enjoy as a fun, meaningful expression of our Augustinian values and our commitment to fostering a welcoming supportive community for our students.

Students can immerse themselves in service within the local US and international communities while forming meaningful relationships with fellow Villanova students. Encourage your Wildcat to explore Service and Justice Experiences (SJEs) scheduled this October during Fall Break. Participant Application Forms are open and should be completed by Thursday, Sept. 3. The SJE program can subsidize program fees and travel expenses, help support community partners and offer funding assistance to students who need it. Additional details can be found on the SJE website.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu