Happy Summer, Villanova Family!

By July, I imagine that we're all fully settled into our summer routines—summer jobs and internships are underway and some families may be sneaking out of town on vacation. No matter where you and your family are on the summer schedule, I hope you're enjoying some downtime and staying cool.

Here on campus, our offices are preparing for our Wildcats' return in August. Below, you'll find a few pieces of information to help you plan alongside your Villanovan as the new semester approaches.

Please email or call me with questions. I look forward to connecting with you over the next several weeks!

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

It's time to start making move-in plans! Returning resident students should plan to move in to the Cabrini and Villanova campuses from Friday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 23. In late July, the Office for Residence Life will email your Villanovan with important instructions on signing up for a date and time to move in to their residence hall or apartment.

Families with Wildcats living on the Cabrini Campus can look forward to receiving an Arrival Guide in the mail prior to move-in. We will have plenty of signage and Villanova staff and faculty on hand to welcome everyone home during your selected move-in date and time.

Students may also make changes to their dining plans when the portal reopens on Thursday, July 16. A full description of plans and costs is available for your to review with your student on the Dining Services web site.

Health insurance is mandatory for all undergraduate matriculated students, international students and law school students. The insurance waiver and enrollment period for the Fall 2026 semester is now open. Students are required to complete the waiver or enroll each year during their time at Villanova. 

If your Villanovan has health insurance coverage that will cover medical expenses when in Villanova, Pennsylvania, they can opt out of Villanova’s health insurance plan. If coverage is not waived by Friday, Sept. 4, your student will be responsible for the charge. Complete details and requirements can be found on the Student Health Center's Health Insurance Information and Requirements page under the "Undergraduate Matriculated Students (Domestic and International) drop down.

Once your waiver is approved, the charge will be removed from your student's account.

If your senior has not yet ordered their class ring, they have until Friday, July 31 to place an order at
balfour.com/villanova to receive it in time for the Ring Blessing Ceremony during Family Weekend on Friday, Sept. 25. This cherished tradition gathers seniors and their families together for a blessing of each individual ring before they are presented in a custom cherry ring box embossed with the Villanova University seal. 

Student Performing Arts wants to hear from our Wildcats! If your Villanovan has a passion for performance, encourage them to cultivate that interest! Whether they'd like to pursue singing, dancing, acting or playing an instrument, remind them that the best way to connect with Student Performing Arts is through the the Arts@Nova survey. Once completed, they'll get all the information and next steps.

Family Weekend will be held Friday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 27. We welcome our families back to campus to enjoy the University through their Wildcat’s eyes and experience. Join us for some fun and reconnect with your student and learn about opportunities while socializing with other Villanova families and friends. Our schedule is available online and will continue to be updated over the next several weeks. Registration and payment for some events will be required and will open later this summer.

By popular demand, Pops in the Pavilion, a student scholarship concert, returns on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.! This unique performance will feature the legendary Philly Pops and Tony- and Grammy-Award winning actor and performer, Leslie Odom, Jr. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, July 29 at noon ET.

Please continue to visit our Parent and Family page for up-to-date information and follow us on Instagram for more information.

Villanova has a wide range of student employment opportunities available for your Wildcat to consider! Encourage your student to look for summer employment or plan ahead for next year by reviewing the University's student employment posting site.

If your Villanovan secured a fall semester position for the first time, they will be sent an invitation to meet with Human Resources to complete their on-boarding paperwork. They must bring original acceptable documents to complete their form I-9. 

This HR meeting is mandatory prior to students beginning campus employment. More information about student employment at Villanova can be found on the Student Employment site.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu