The final burst of energy is running through campus as students and faculty finish with classes on Thursday, May 1 and finals begin on Saturday, May 3. It's been an active 2024-25 for all of us, and with the end of this academic year, I send my absolute thanks to all of you for your involvement and support.
Class of 2025 Families: There's important information below regarding Commencement on Friday, May 16. As a reminder, all of this information sits on our Commencement page, making it easy for you to get accurate information. Most importantly, thank you for sharing your Villanovans with us these last four years. Their commencement, in part, is a manifestation of your care and love over the years! I'm grateful this office was able to play a (small) role in your experiences as members of our community and in the growth of your Wildcats. Here's to the Class of 2025—I look forward to celebrating our students with you during Commencement!
Carita Geib '98, P'26, '28 | Director, Parent and Family Relations
parents@villanova.edu | 610-519-6212
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End-of-Year Resources and Support
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With the close of the academic year approaching, students are maneuvering through a wide variety of activities and responsibilities—whether they are rising sophomores navigating finals and move-out, or soon-to-be Villanova alumni—and it can feel like a lot. As a key piece of your Wildcat's support system, we want to remind you of the University's academic and health and well-being resources. They're in place throughout the year, but are especially important during this time. When help is needed, we ask that you encourage your Villanovan to reach out, to take initiative and to drive the conversation by contacting their advisor, their professors or their Dean's office.
Here are some other offices that may also be helpful to your Wildcat:
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Preparing for Campus Housing Move-Out |
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| Move-out is quickly approaching! As you solidify plans with your Wildcat, please keep the following highlights in mind.
Detailed information has been shared with residential students via email and can also be found on the Residence Life Resources page (scroll down to Move-Out Procedures).
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Residence halls and on-campus apartments will close at noon on Saturday, May 10 (students participating in Commencement or approved for another sponsored event must move out before 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18). As your Wildcat leaves their on-campus housing, please keep the following in mind:
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- Check Out: Students must log in to the Housing Portal to complete the "Closing Checkout Form."
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Room Cleanout: Basic cleanup should be complete; this includes sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, locking windows and removing all personal items (food, cleaning supplies and personal furniture). Trash, recycling and donation bins (non-perishable food and clothing) will be available outside of halls. Rented Microfridges should be emptied, wiped out and left plugged in in the room. Please note: Any items left in the room will be considered abandoned property and will either be donated or thrown away.
- Room Assessments: Residence Life staff will complete room assessments once all residents have left the room/suite/apartment. For a list of ways to avoid being charged for room damage please visit the Residence Life Resources page (Move-Out Procedures section).
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Summer Storage: Students may choose to contract directly with a company that provides residence hall pick-up, storage and delivery to a new residence hall in the fall. Please visit the Residence Life Resources page for a list of companies permitted on campus for pickup and delivery.
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Financial Assistance Deadline: May 1 |
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Full-time undergraduate students interested in being considered for need-based financial assistance must complete the financial aid process by Thursday, May 1. As a reminder, full-time undergraduate students must reapply to be considered for financial aid each year. Please visit the Office of Financial Assistance website for step-by-step instructions.
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Parents and Families Invited: Trailblazers in Transition |
Villanova's Career Management invites parents and family members to join alumni and the College of Professional Studies for a virtual workshop entitled "Trailblazers in Transition: Stories of Career Intervention" on Thursday, May 1 from noon-1 p.m. ET. Whether you are considering a career change, seeking fresh perspectives or curious about the reinvention process, attend this session and explore valuable tools and inspiration to help shape your path. Register here!
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Now Available: Family Commencement Webinar
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Did you miss our Family Commencement Information Webinar earlier this month? No problem! It's now available to watch online. You can also visit our Commencement site, villanova.edu/commencement, for full information, including a parking map, undergraduate ceremony stadium map, schedule, FAQs and more. If you have specific questions, we encourage you to email commencement@villanova.edu. They have a great team standing by to answer your questions!
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Pre-Order Lunch for Commencement Day by May 5
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Families and graduates can enjoy a lunch following Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, May 16. Pre-order and purchase your meal by Monday, May 5 (some dining locations will have a la carte items available for purchase). After Mass, you'll be able to pick up your lunch and dine outside throughout campus.
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Download the Nova Guides App
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Nova Guides is the app Villanova uses to manage Commencement Day schedules and to share updates. To learn more about this app and download it to your device, please visit the Nova Guides page.
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Yearbook: Print Extension
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The first batch of the official 2025 Villanova Yearbook sold out, but interested students/families can still order a reprint for a limited time! Sales will close Monday, May 19, and yearbooks will be delivered in June.
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- Families can order yard signs, announcements, thank you notes and other commemorative items through Villanova University Graphic Services.
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Students will receive two parking passes and four Commencement tickets digitally via their Tassel account. Plan for traffic and look for parking in advance by checking our Parking Map (lots open at 7 a.m. and shuttles begin at 8 a.m.)
- Fun Fact: The Class of 2025 has voted! In February, the class selected the Cinnamon Roll Snickerdoodle cookie as the official Class of 2025 cookie. Families can look forward to enjoying the class favorite on Commencement Day!
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- May 1 (Th): Final day of classes
- May 2 (F): Reading day
- May 2 (F): Late Night Breakfast in Dougherty Dining Hall
- May 3-9 (Sa-F): Final exams (no exams Sunday, May 4)
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May 10 (Sa): Residence halls close at noon for students not approved to remain on campus for Commencement activities
- May 16 (F): Baccalaureate Mass and Bachelor's Degree Commencement and Recognition Ceremony
- May 18 (S): Residence halls close at 6 p.m. for students remaining on campus for Commencement activities
- August 20 (W): New Student Move-In Day
- Aug. 21-24 (Th-S): New Student Orientation
- Aug. 23-24 (S-Su): Returning resident students move in (details regarding arrival time registration will be shared via email in July)
- Aug. 25 (M): Classes begin
- Sep. 1 (M): Labor Day (no classes)
- Sept. 26-28 (F-Su): Family Weekend
- Oct. 10 (F): Midterm
- Oct. 13-17 (M-F): Fall Break
- Oct. 20 (M): Classes Resume
- Nov. 25 (T): Thanksgiving recess begins after last class
- Dec. 1 (M): Classes resume
- Dec. 11 (Th): Final day of classes
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Dec. 13-19 (Sa-F): Final exams (no exams Sunday, Dec. 14)
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