A monthly publication for first-year Villanova families

The 2025-26 housing selection process for current first-year students (rising sophomores) takes place this semester. The On-Campus Housing Application opened for rising sophomores on Monday, Jan. 6 and will remain open through Friday, Feb. 7. Please remind your Wildcat to look for the email that was sent from the Office for Residence Life on Monday, Jan. 6 and complete the steps included in the email. Students must complete this application by Friday, Feb. 7 to secure on-campus housing for next year. 

Roommate selection will remain open through Friday, March 14 (selection process is outlined in the January 6 email and in the Housing Portal). Lastly, during the week of March 17, at their designated selection time, your Wildcat will select their housing location. 

Roommate Social and Information Sessions
To help students fully understand the process, answer questions and connect with potential roommates, the Office for Residence Life will host several events for rising sophomores. The Office of Parent and Family Relations will also co-host an informational webinar to answer questions and help map out the process for families. Please encourage your Wildcat to attend an event listed below. The links for student sessions will be shared with our Wildcats directly.

Every year, students with outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List, your Wildcat must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester average of:

Keep in mind that each college handles notification and recognition differently, and the process can take several weeks. Please remind your Wildcat to check their Villanova email for information and next steps.

Villanova students, faculty, staff and alumni use phrases, acronyms and other terms in communication and during events. We thought you might want to get in the loop, too. Curious about something you heard? Email us at parents@villanova.edu and maybe we can help you!

Winter Gala
There are many events planned during the winter months! One of the student favorites is the highly-anticipated Winter Gala. This annual event, held in the Connelly Center, is free to undergraduate students and includes food, drinks, a DJ, live entertainment and casino games. Students are encouraged to wear formal attire, which can look different for everyone—a nice shirt and pants, cocktail dresses, gowns or a suit and tie. Mailed invitations were sent home to students over Winter Break and registration will continue through Friday, Jan. 31.

ACS Approved
ACS stands for Augustine and Culture Seminar, a two-course sequence that all Villanovans take in their first year. Students taking the ACS requirement need to attend three ACS-approved cultural events outside of the classroom. These events seek to bring our Villanovans out of the seminar room and into campus and the wider world to learn, experience and grow. This idea is inspired by St. Augustine’s desire to seek wisdom and insight with “heart and voice and pen” in community. Throughout the year, you may notice promotion for various events on campus with the statement “ACS approved.” These events have been reviewed by the ACS committee and approved for students to attend as part of their requirement.

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu