Dear Neighbors and Friends,

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! Villanova University is thrilled to welcome our students back to campus. Read on for key information regarding student move-in, the Friends of Villanova program and noteworthy dates and public events as the new academic year begins.

Campus Updates

Class of 2027 Move-In - Friday, August 19th
It is anticipated that traffic will be heavy around campus as the Class of 2027 arrives with their families on Friday, August 19th. Move-in to the residence halls will be staggered beginning at 7:30AM and will continue throughout the day. Sophomore, Junior and Senior students living on-campus will be returning throughout the rest the weekend.

Radnor Township Police will be on hand to facilitate traffic management. Please be advised that temporary road closures may occur during the day. Please visit Radnor Township's website for updates.

First Day of Classes – Wednesday, August 24th
The Fall 2022 semester officially begins on Wednesday, August 24th for undergraduate and graduate students.

Friends of Villanova Updates

Fall Semester Hours for the Fitness Center in the Davis Center for Athletics and Fitness Resume Wednesday, August 24th
As of Wednesday, August 24th, the Davis Fitness Center will be operating on regularly scheduled semester hours. Please note that members of the Friends of Villanova program have limited access to this facility when classes are in session during the semester. Please visit the Friends of Villanova program website for more information.

Fall Group Exercise Class Registration – Aug. 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th
Registration for Fall 2022 Group Exercise classes will be held in the 3rd floor conference room in the Davis Center, on the following schedule:

Thursday August 25th - 12PM-2PM and 4PM-6PM
Friday, August 26th - 12PM-2PM and 4PM-5:30PM
Monday, August 29th - 12P-2PM and 4PM-6PM
Tuesday, August 30th - 12PM-2PM

For classes that require registration, please be sure to bring your valid Friends of Villanova card and a signed liability waiver. Follow this link to the Group Exercise webpage for more information, including a schedule, class descriptions and waiver form.

Recreational Swim Resumes Monday, August 29th
Recreational swim hours will resume Monday, August 29th. Please visit the Aquatics website for information on recreational swim hours and pool guidelines.

Wildcard Office Closure
Please note that the Wildcard Office will be closed to Friends of Villanova during New Student Orientation and the first week of classes. Those dates are Thursday, August 18th — Friday, August 26th. The Wildcard office will reopen to Friends of Villanova on Monday, August 29th.

Please email neighbors@villanova.edu with questions.

Public Events

PA House State Government Committee Hearing

Tuesday, August 16th

10:00AM

Topper Theatre in the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Peforming Arts

The PA House State Government Committee will hold a public hearing at Villanova University on Tuesday, August 16th at 10:30AM. regarding House Bill 1369 which would allow voters who are registered independents to vote in primary elections (open primaries). The public is invited to attend the hearing which will take place in Topper Theatre in the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, located at the corner of Lancaster and Ithan Avenues. Doors to the Theatre will open at 10 a.m. Parking is available in the adjacent I-1 garage on Ithan Avenue. 

For more information or to watch the hearing via livestream, please visit the Pennsylania General Assembly's website.

An Evening with Elizabeth Sharrow, Ph.D., presented by The LePage Center

Wednesday, September 7th

6:00-7:00PM

Virtual

Elizabeth Sharrow, PhD, associate professor of History and Public Policy at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, will offer historical perspective on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. Gina Talley, instructor in the History Department and advisor at Villanova, will moderate the discussion. Presented by The Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest, the event is virtual, free and open to the public.

Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Campus Events Through October 2022

This printable schedule is a comprehensive list of noteworthy events through October of 2022.

Additional Information

Coming to campus? Know where to go using our Campus Map. Villanova recommends that visitors to campus wear a mask while indoors.

The University's Off Campus Living website contains pertinent information for students and community members about living in the community. The website also allows neighbors to submit an issue or concern directly through the website. Visit the Off Campus Living website for more information. And be sure to check out our Villanova University Neighbor Updates Facebook Page!

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