The 2025 Fall Semester is quickly approaching and we are excited to see campus buzzing with activity again. 

As we look ahead to the new semester, please read on for important Fall Semester campus updates.

Have questions? Email us at neighbors@villanova.edu and follow us on Facebook for timely news and reminders.

We can’t wait to see you on campus!

Villanova’s Fall Semester begins this month, and we are excited to welcome our newest Wildcats to campus starting with Move‑In Day on Wednesday, August 20^th. New Student Orientation will take place from Thursday, August 21^st, through Sunday, August 24^th.

Move‑In Day and New Student Orientation are special traditions for our campus community and their families, bringing plenty of energy and excitement to Villanova. As the academic year begins, we want to remind our neighbors of upcoming campus activities that may affect vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the areas surrounding our Main Campus.

Please note that Move-In Day for incoming first-year residential students will take place on Wednesday, August 20th, and will necessitate parking lot and road closures. Villanova University's Department of Public Safety will work with Radnor Township Police Department on traffic management throughout the day.

Most notably, Ithan Avenue will be closed from County Line Road (near the rear of the M-1 garage/Davis Center) to Aldwyn Lane (just past the entrance to South Campus residence halls).

Please anticipate that Ithan Avenue will be closed from approximately 8:00AM until 5:00PM. 

Wednesday, August 20th: First Year Student Move-In

Thursday, August 21st - Sunday, August 24th: New Student Orientation

Monday, August 25th: Classes Begin

Saturday, September 20th: St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service

For a list of noteworthy events, please visit our website: www.villanova.edu/neighbors

Villanova's football season is just around the corner and single-game tickets are available now. 

Cheer on the Wildcats at home in Villanova Stadium this fall and join us for special promotions and themed games. 

We hope to see you there! Go 'Cats!

Work on our Cabrini Campus is ongoing. Activity on the Cabrini Campus includes construction, landscaping, tree maintenance, and removal.

Due to the ongoing activity, be advised that the Cabrini Campus is closed. For our neighbors' safety, we ask that neighbors refrain from walking or driving through campus during this time. We are excited to welcome our community back to campus in the Fall of 2026. 

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Hally Ammons, Assistant Director for Government & Community Relations, at hally.ammons@villanova.edu.

The Friends of Villanova program is offered by Villanova University to our neighbors in Radnor Township and select neighborhoods in Lower Merion Township that are contiguous to our main campus.

Residents of Radnor and select areas of Lower Merion may, for an annual fee of $60, access University facilities such as the Fitness Center at the Davis Center and the Pavilion Pool, on a limited recreational basis. 

Please visit villanova.edu/fovmembership to complete a membership application. Please allow 3-5 business days for staff to complete the review and verification process. Once the process is complete, you will be notified of your status via email. 

Davis Center

Fall Semester Hours begin Monday, August 25^th 

Monday-Thursday:  7:00AM -11:00AM & 8:00PM - 12:00AM

Friday: 7:00AM - 11:00AM

Saturday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Sunday: 10:00AM - 12:00AM

Pavilion Pool

Recreational Swim will resume Monday, August 25^th

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00AM -12:45PM

Tuesday and Thursday: 9AM - 1PM

Wildcard Office Hours

Fall Semester Hours begin Tuesday, September 2^nd 

Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Please follow www.facebook.com/NovaNeighbors for program updates and hours of operation. 

New Applications and Renewals

**Beginning Monday, August 18^th through Monday, September 1^st, all new and renewing Friends of Villanova applications will be paused to allow for new and returning student onboarding. All applications received during this time will be reviewed in the order in which they were received after Labor Day.**

All new applications and membership renewals must be initiated online at www.villanova.edu/fovmembership.  

All approved members must complete the membership process at the Wildcard Office in person. Wildcards may only be issued to the verified member to whom it is assigned. 

Please email neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. 

Coming to campus? Know where to go using our Campus Map. Wondering what's happening on campus? Check our guide to noteworthy events to stay up-to-date. 

Please note that the use of recreational e-scooters and related motorized personal transportation devices on campus, including self-balancing one- or two-wheeled boards and motorized skateboards, is prohibited on campus. Electric mobility aids are exempted from this policy. 

The University's Off-Campus Living website contains pertinent information for students and community members about living in the community. The website also allows neighbors to submit an issue or concern directly through the website. Visit the Off-Campus Living website for more information. And be sure to check out our Villanova University Neighbor Updates Facebook Page! 

Contact Information

Hally Ammons, Assistant Director

Government & Community Relations

Phone: 610-519-7455

Email: hally.ammons@villanova.edu

800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085