As campus shakes off the last memories of winter, new and exciting activity is in bloom! Take a moment to read through the information and events planned for you and your student to attend in the next several weeks. And, as always, if there is a way I can connect or provide further information, please be in touch.

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

Neurodiversity and mental health issues can interfere with learning. On a limited basis, the University Counseling Center (UCC) will offer ADHD and psychoeducational assessments. Students and families can learn more and put their names on our waitlist by visiting the UCC's Appointments and Services page and scrolling down to "Assessments."

There are three levels of assessments available to students; the initial level of screening takes about an hour and will determine if additional assessment is recommended. Each additional level of assessment takes about two hours to complete and must be done in person. 

The coming weeks will move quickly! As your student and family make plans for the upcoming Easter Break, please keep the following in mind:

All are invited to enjoy the talents of our singers, actors, dancers and artists throughout campus this spring! Whether you're interested in attending a concert, enjoying the musical Into the Woods or viewing an exhibit at the University Art Gallery, we encourage you and your student to take a look at the exciting schedule of events planned:

Families are often interested in learning more about summer storage options for their students, particularly if they live far from campus. Interested families are able to individually contract with one of the five approved vendors that provide residence hall pick-up after students depart from campus, storage during the summer months and delivery to students' new residence hall locations before they return to campus. These are the only vendors approved to come to campus to provide these services.

Students and family members may use other vendors to provide storage services, but any vendors other than those noted on the Housing Services webpage will not be permitted to enter residence halls or other locations on campus. Students and families will be responsible for delivering their belongings to any of these storage facilities. 

Is your student interested in purchasing a class ring? Students in the Classes of 2025 and 2026 can meet with representatives from Balfour, the University's ring provider, in Connelly Center from Tuesday, April 22 through Thursday, April 24 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Attendees can try on rings, be sized and purchase rings in person. In addition, Balfour's Villanova page provides information on ring options, costs and details on placing orders.  

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.

Spring is a great time for your Villanovan to explore resources and opportunities through the Career Center. Encourage them to:

As a family member, you can also stay connected by visiting the Career Connections community for Parents and Caregivers and our events page, and by following our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates. 

Will your Villanovan be interning in the Philadelphia area this summer? Are they looking for competitively-priced housing options (with parking)? One option they may want to consider is Villanova's Internship Housing Program, offered through University Conference Services. Through this program, students with an internship or co-op are able to live in our West Campus apartments for 8-10 week stays between Sunday, May 25 and Friday, August 1. The registration portal is open!

Family Commencement Webinar

The Office of Parent and Family Relations and the Office of the President will co-host a Commencement Webinar for Class of 2025 family members on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET; join us using this zoom link (link will be live on April 15 at 7 p.m.).

Senior Photo Session

Here's a great opportunity for students and families looking to get graduation pictures! ProPics, the University's photography partner, will be at St. Thomas of Villanova Church on Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to take graduation photos. There is no fee to have pictures taken, and files will be available for purchase within 24 to 48 hours. The photographer will spend a few minutes with each student and will take pictures in front of the Church and in front of a backdrop. We encourage graduates to wear their cap and gown, but it is not required (no other props or items will be permitted). Appointments are not required, but they ask that graduates register in advance using this link.

Remind Your Student to Register for Commencement by April 10

Has your Wildcat registered for Commencement with Tassel? Tassel is the Commencement software tool used to manage graduation for Villanova's prospective graduates. If your Wildcat has not yet registered, we ask that all prospective May graduates confirm their details for the ceremony and order their cap and gown by Thursday, April 10.

Additional tasks and information can be found in your student's Graduation Task Center in their MyNova portal (family members are also able to access this).

Villanova University Office of Parent and Family Relations

Phone: 610-519-6212

Email: parents@villanova.edu