Amid summer's fun and relaxation, I wanted to send you some important information to put on the calendar and discuss with your Wildcat as you begin to look forward to the Fall semester!

While home for summer, the work on campus has been remarkable! Tremendous progress has been made on Vic Maggitti Hall, the new home of Falvey Library, and the Connelly Center revitalization will be complete by the time your student arrives back to campus. The only thing missing are our students and the energy they bring—we can't wait to welcome them back!

Enjoy these final weeks of summer, and as always, please stay in touch!

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

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to their home away from home this August! For our returning residential students, Fall 2025 move-in will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. On Wednesday, July 30, students received an email from Residence Life with important move-in information and a link to sign up for an arrival time. Please encourage your Villanovan to check their email for details if they haven't done so already.

Health insurance is mandatory for all undergraduate matriculated students, international students and law school students. The insurance waiver and enrollment period for the Fall 2025 semester is now open (this waiver or enrollment must be completed annually while your student is 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. 5, 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.

The Arts are alive on campus! If your Wildcat has a passion for performance, encourage them to cultivate that interest here! Whether they'd like to pursue singing, dancing, acting or playing an instrument, remind them that they 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. 26-Sunday, Sept. 28. We welcome our families back to campus to enjoy the University through their Wildcat’s eyes and experience. It’s a great weekend to have fun, 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.

This year, we are thrilled to host Pops in the Pavilion, a student scholarship concert, on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.! This unique performance will feature the legendary Philly Pops and two-time Tony Award-winning singer and actress Sutton Foster. Tickets will go on sale in late August.

In the meantime, if your family is interested in participating in Tailgate on the Green, we are offering two opportunities this year—the first during Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon-3 p.m., and the second during Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 25. Please visit the Family Weekend page for details surrounding Tailgate on the Green and instructions for how students can register to enter our lottery for a chance to purchase a tent during Family Weekend. 

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

Class of 2026 Families: If your Wildcat is interested in purchasing a class ring and participating in the Senior Ring Blessing on Friday, Sept. 26 during Family Weekend, please encourage them to place their order at balfour.com/villanova by Friday, Aug. 1 to ensure they receive it during the ceremony.

Rings can continue to be ordered after Friday, Aug. 1; however, they will not arrive in time for this year's Ring Blessing. Balfour representatives will be on campus to assist in placing orders on August 26-27 and again on September 26-27 during Family Weekend. 

The meal plan portal is open for students to make changes to their selections through Tuesday, Sept. 2. After that date, changes will no longer be accepted. Families can review the plans and costs on the Dining Services page. 

In partnership with the University’s new bookstore partner, Barnes and Noble College, Villanova has updated the Textbook Access Program for the Fall 2025 semester. Undergraduate students will be charged a fee of $20 per credit enrolled to receive all of their required textbooks for the semester.  All undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the program, with the ability to opt out between Friday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 3. An email with additional details was sent to all undergraduate students on Monday, July 7. If your student has questions about the Textbook Access program, encourage them to contact the University Shop Team at 610-519-4160 or coursematerials@villanova.edu. 

Is your student struggling to stay on track academically? Did last semester not go as well as you and your student had hoped? Learning Support Services offers one-on-one time management and study skills coaching to all students on campus. Encourage your Wildcat to start the semester strong and to reach out to schedule an appointment! 

Has your student created their Nova Network profile yet? Through the Nova Network, Villanova students can build meaningful connections with alumni and get real-world advice from those who’ve walked the same path. Summer is a great time to encourage your student to sign up and start building meaningful relationships. If your student is not sure how to get the most out of the Nova Network, we recommend they connect with a Villanova Career Center counselor via their Handshake account. Villanova Career Center counselors have great tips to help them make the most of the platform. 

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu