A Monthly Publication for First Year Villanova Families

There may come a time when your Villanovan needs to update their emergency contacts, permanent address or other personal details. The Office of the Registrar outlines how students can review and modify their biographical information by clicking the "Personal Information" tab within their myNova portal. For more information, students should visit the Updating Personal Information page on the Office of the Registrar website.

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 or learn more about becoming a tutor.

Is your student interested in fraternity and sorority life at Villanova? As you and your student gather information about our FSL community, you're invited to explore the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life's website. While students can explore interest throughout their first semester, formal new member processes begin in the spring semester for first-year students.

For parents/caregivers who have students interested in learning more about fraternities and sororities, please register for and attend our Exploring Fraternity and Sorority Life at Villanova webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. ET. Designed for families to attend, this webinar will provide an overview of Fraternity and Sorority Life, including intake/recruitment processes, departmental services, leadership development and more. Students are reminded to keep an eye out for details about in-person information sessions hosted throughout the fall semester; information about upcoming events will be shared on the web, via social media channels, on digital signs and in weekly emails.

Fall Break will begin after your Villanovan's last class on Friday, Oct. 9, and residence halls will close at noon on Saturday, Oct. 10 (reopening at noon on Sunday, Oct. 18). If your student needs to remain on campus during that time period, remind them to register with Residence Life by Monday, Oct. 5 via their housing portal. Dining halls will close after brunch on Saturday, Oct. 10—full details will be communicated via email with students who register for break housing.

Throughout the year, students and families can check Residence Life's Updates page for helpful information, tips and reminders. This month, watch a welcome message from Skylor Morton, Director of Housing Operations. 

Is your Wildcat starting their Fall Break by catching a flight out of Philadelphia International Airport? The Special Olympics Fall Festival Committee will provide shuttle service to the airport on Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 9. Proceeds to benefit Villanova's Fall Festival, the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world. Encourage your student to keep an eye out for registration information in Wildcat Newswire or at an upcoming tabling event. 

Nova Nook is a Villanova resource that provides necessities to students in need in a safe and discreet manner. These products are made available completely through philanthropic donations.

The Nook, located on the second floor of Dougherty Hall, inventories toiletries, non-perishable food items and other necessities. Through a simple process, students in need of items may order online and pick up the items at their convenience.

To learn more about the Nook, please visit their website.    

First-year students are invited to enjoy a weekend off campus, where they can look forward to discovering friendships and exploring faith and values while energizing themselves to make the most of their time at Villanova. Although grounded in the Christian and Augustinian tradition, First-Year Escape, held Saturday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 8, is designed for and open to students of any or no faith tradition. If you think your student might enjoy a weekend away, encourage them to learn more through Mission and Ministry Retreats. Registration closes Monday, Nov. 2.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu