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. 

A Message from Our Transfer Orientation Captain: 

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Villanova community!

I’m Emily Hanlon, the Transfer Captain on the New Student Orientation Steering Committee. We’ve been working diligently throughout the spring semester and summer months planning Orientation programming and cannot wait to welcome you all to campus in August! I’ll be working alongside several fantastic transfer counselors to help share information about Villanova in general, as well as the transfer experience specifically.

During the four days of programming, we’ll share our experiences as transfer students at Villanova and can help answer questions you have, from how to get to class to how to join a student organization to many other topics. Much of the information we present is designed with the unique concerns and experiences of transfer students in mind, and you will also be able to meet other transfer students throughout the Orientation Program.

Once again, we’re very excited to welcome you to Villanova!  

Important Dates

New Student Orientation is scheduled for August 22-25, 2024.

Opening Day: Thursday, August 22 (for family members and students)
Join us for a special lunch for transfer students and their families in the Bartley Exchange at noon. At 1 p.m., the University Welcome begins our Orientation programming for students and family members, which ends with Mass and a picnic. The picnic will conclude at 6:30 p.m., with students continuing with Orientation activities and family members departing from campus. 

Orientation: Thursday Evening, August 22-Sunday, August 25 (for students)
These four days will be spent in small groups, led by our Transfer Counselors, to help incoming students navigate their new surroundings and begin familiarizing themselves with campus life. Students attend events hosted by their colleges and presentations regarding resources and campus life, enjoy evening entertainment, and participate in one of Villanova’s favorite traditions, the Commissioning Ceremony for New Students.  

Please visit our website to learn more about Transfer Orientation! You’ll find maps, detailed information about the week’s events, frequently asked questions and more. 

Log in to MyNova frequently to stay up-to-date on your New Student Checklist!

UPCOMING DEADLINES 

We invite you to attend a Wildcat Welcome in your area! Visit our website for dates and locations. 

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.