This is our last edition before the end of classes this year. The final flurry of activity is upon us on campus; students and faculty will wrap up classes on Thursday, May 2 and finals begin on Saturday, May 4, signaling the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Amid completing their final days of classwork, there's also a lot of fun planned (highlighted below). As summer plans solidify, I offer my thanks for your partnership throughout the year and look forward to seeing many of you back on campus next year!

Thank you, Class of 2024 families, for sharing your Wildcats over the years, and for having a formative role in the launch of this office. I'm grateful our office was able to play a (small) part in your experience and the growth of your student these past four years. Enjoy the next few weeks and I hope to see you at some point during Commencement!

Carita Geib '98, P'26, '28 | Director, Office of Parent and Family Relations
parents@villanova.edu | 610.519.6212

With the close of the academic year approaching, students are maneuvering through a wide variety of activities and responsibilities. As a key piece of your Wildcat's support system, we wanted to remind you of the University's academic and health and well-being resources that are in place throughout the year, but especially during this time. When help is needed, we ask that you encourage your Villanovan to reach out, to take initiative and to drive the conversation by contacting their advisor, their professors or their Dean's office. Additionally, here is a listing of some other offices that may also be helpful to your Wildcat: 

Links to these services and more can be found on the Division of Student Life's Well-Being Resources and Services page.

The Office of Student Involvement and Health Promotion have several events planned these final days of the academic year allowing students to relax and manage stress in a healthy, fun manner. Encourage your Wildcat to attend an event and/or grab a friend and get outside and enjoy the fresh air (the weather is looking pretty perfect this week in Villanova).

The Late Night Breakfast tradition continues on Friday, May 3 (Reading Day)! Villanova staff and faculty, in partnership with Dining Services, will serve Wildcat breakfast favorites to our students—for free—from 9-11 p.m. in Dougherty Dining Hall. There are some great raffle prizes up for grabs, too! Remind your Wildcat to stop in and grab some extra food after a long day of studying!

Ready to make plans for moving your Wildcat out in May? We've included a few of the important highlights here, but as always we encourage students and their families to review the Residence Life webpage for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

All residence halls and on-campus apartments will close at noon on Sunday, May 11 (students participating in Commencement or approved for another sponsored event must be moved out before 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 19). As your Wildcat leaves their on-campus housing, please keep the following in mind:

We recently hosted two Family webinars with some of our campus partners. If you weren't able to make the event, we've posted them to the web so you can give them a listen (or relisten) when your schedule allows. Families can look forward to more of these events in the Summer and Fall of 2024.

The Class of 2026 class ring design was recently unveiled on campus to members of the Class of 2026 and is available for order (Class of '24 and '25 rings continue to be available for purchase). Whether your Wildcat is a member of the Class of '24, '25 or '26, they can look forward to a discounted price when they order by Wednesday, May 1. Our University ring provider, Balfour, coordinates the entire sales process and has some helpful information on their Villanova page, including options, costs and ordering details families may find helpful if your Villanovan is interested in ordering. 

Full-time undergraduate students interested in being considered for need-based financial assistance must complete the financial aid process by Wednesday, May 1. As a reminder, full-time undergraduate students must reapply to be considered for financial aid each year. Please visit the Office of Financial Assistance website for step-by-step instructions.

The April 16 Family Commencement Information Webinar we co-hosted with Nick Tumolo, Director of University Events and Initiatives, is available on the Family & Friends page on the Commencement site. If you have specific questions, we encourage you to email commencement@villanova.edu. They have a great team ready to help and answer your questions!

Villanova's Graphic Services Department offers a variety of items to celebrate your graduate, including announcements, yard signs, party supplies and personized gifts. For a detailed list and more information, visit iprint.villanova.edu. Please place your orders by Monday, May 6 to guarantee delivery to your home before Commencement (orders will continue to be accepted through July). Additionally, if you are interested in buying flowers and gifts through the University before the ceremony, please visit the Graduation Task Center in MyNova for a selection of great options.

On Friday, May 17, between the Baccalaureate Mass (10 a.m., Campus Green) and the Bachelor's Degree Commencement and Recognition Ceremony (2 p.m., Villanova Stadium), families are invited to enjoy Lunch on the Green. Please be sure to place your order by Sunday, May 5. Full details and an order form are available on the Commencement Schedule of Events page. Relax, refuel and enjoy a quick lunch between two beautiful events on campus.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu