The slight change in temperatures and the hint of an autumn glow among the trees are welcome signs that a new season is upon us. Villanovans are falling into a comfortable rhythm in the classroom, on stage, on the field and among one another. 

This time of year also welcomes many of our families to campus for Family Weekend. A few important reminders regarding the weekend's events are included below, along with other helpful information in advance of Fall Break for you and your Villanovan to consider.

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

We look forward to welcoming you to Villanova University for Family Weekend! In advance of your arrival, please:

On Wednesday, Oct. 7  at 7 p.m. ET, staff members from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will join us to provide families with an understanding of Villanova's fraternity and sorority life, the joining process and membership experiences, and to provide resources to parents and family members. Please register to receive the link to join the webinar. If your Wildcat is thinking about getting involved in a fraternity, sorority or Intercultural Greek Council, please join us.

Students are invited to attend information sessions about the recruitment process throughout the semester—dates and locations are shared on the web, via social media channels, on digital signs and in weekly emails.

Fall Break already!? The semester is moving quickly, and before you know it, your Wildcat will be preparing for a well-deserved break from classes and studies!

Fall Break begins after your Wildcat's last class on Friday, Oct. 9; residence halls close at noon on Saturday, Oct. 10. If your Villanovan needs to stay on campus during Fall Break, they must register within the Housing Portal (under Housing and Dining Forms) by Monday, Oct. 5.

Please keep in mind that dining halls will close at the end of brunch on Saturday, Oct. 10 and will re-open on Sunday, Oct. 18. Additional information will be shared with students who have registered for Fall Break Housing.

Villanova University has announced Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, as the inaugural laureate of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, a newly established distinction recognizing outstanding leadership at the intersection of sustainability, ethics and integral human development. Pope Leo XIV will confer the distinction on Cardinal Czerny on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Borgo Laudato Si’, in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, Vatican State, where the Laudato si’ Center for Higher Education is creating a place dedicated to integral ecology, environmental sustainability and circular economy.

Vic Maggitti Hall, the new home of Falvey Library, will officially open on Monday, Oct. 19, with a University-wide celebration planned for Friday, Oct. 23. Standing proudly at the center of campus, this new building serves as the front door to Villanova’s academic community and creates a welcoming and engaging home for students and faculty to learn, study, discover and connect with one another. Across its five floors, Vic Maggitti Hall features numerous technology-enabled spaces that amplify the University’s research capacity, invigorate teaching and learning, support the student academic experience and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

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. Encourage your Villanovan to sign up today and start building meaningful relationships that extend beyond campus! 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 to learn how to make the most of the platform.

Is your Villanovan interested in working on campus? Whether or not your student was awarded work-study through the Office of Financial Assistance, Villanova has countless opportunities for students to earn money working on campus while pursuing their education. Please encourage interested students to visit our jobs.villanova.edu website to view and apply. If your student secured a position for the fall semester and is new to student employment, they will receive an invitation to meet with HR to complete their onboarding paperwork. During this appointment, they must bring original acceptable documents to complete their form I-9. It is important to note that meeting with Human Resources is mandatory before students can begin working. More information on student employment at Villanova can be found on Human Resources' Student's Guide to Employment website. 

Villanova Maymester and Summer Study Abroad Program applications are open! Students and families interested in learning more about Education Abroad opportunities during the summer or semester can attend the Family Weekend Study Abroad Fair at the Riley Ellipse on Friday, Sept. 25 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu