August 7, 2024
Villanova University and New Student Orientation will send Transfer 101 emails throughout the summer to keep you updated on important information and help prepare for your arrival. Click here to read past issues of Transfer 101.
Transfer Student Society
The Transfer Student Society aims to strengthen the network of support between both existing and incoming transfer students at Villanova, while providing a welcoming environment for any and all members who wish to join. The transition from one college to another—navigating a new routine, classes and friends, all within the first few months post-transfer—can be cumbersome for even the most resilient student. The Transfer Student Society hopes to guide newcomers through this process, with the ultimate goal of making this transition as seamless as possible.
Service Opportunities at Villanova
St. Thomas of Villanova, the patron saint of the University, dedicated his life to working with the impoverished and most vulnerable people in his city. Following his example, service and justice are central to the mission of Villanova.
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- Weekly Service
There are many types of weekly service opportunities to pursue depending upon your interest, availability and time commitment. Rays of Sunshine and Community Outreach of Villanova (COV) programs provide volunteers the opportunity to tutor, mentor and support children in Philadelphia schools and community centers weekly. COV also provides an array of other opportunities to serve the Philadelphia community.
*Please note: If you are interested in volunteering in programs or activities involving minors, you will need to complete the mandatory background checks outlined in Villanova’s Criminal Background Check process. For more information, visit the Admitted Students Information on Volunteering with Minors website.
- Annual Days of Service
- St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service: Saturday, Sept. 7
Each year, the Day of Service brings together nearly 5,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni in partnership with neighborhood agencies to perform service throughout greater Philadelphia and beyond. Most incoming students participate in this campus-wide event with their Orientation group as one of their first service experiences as part of our community.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
Entering its 18th year, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service celebrates the legacy of Dr. King by providing opportunities for students to improve lives, bridge social barriers and move our nation closer to the "Beloved Community" that Dr. King envisioned. This event is planned during the fall, so students should look for more information on how to get involved when they arrive on campus!
- Student Service Organizations
Engaging in community service provides students with the opportunity to become active members of the community while impacting society at large. Volunteering creates special bonds with the population being served and increases social awareness and responsibility. For a full list of Villanova’s service-based student organizations, visit our VU Groups website dedicated to student service organizations. Be sure to check out their tables at the Student Involvement Fair on Friday, Sept. 6 from 4-7 p.m. on Mendel Field!
- Service and Justice Experiences (SJEs)
Every semester, Service and Justice Experiences allow students to engage with community partners committed to working for justice in the world. Students meet weekly in small groups to build community, engage in social analysis and share in prayerful reflection. As part of the experience, students travel in small groups over semester breaks to locations domestically and internationally where they engage in acts of service and develop a critical awareness of contemporary social issues.
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
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Villanova University and New Student Orientation are looking forward to welcoming you to campus. If you have additional questions regarding Orientation, please contact us at orientation@villanova.edu, and follow us on Instagram at @NovaOrientation.
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