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For information on the schedule and registration form, including the time, place
and price for events, please refer to the Reunion brochure. Events
Housing
Children, Families & Guests
Registration
Parking
Attire
Miscellaneous
Events
Can I pay at the
door for a Reunion event?
Pre-registration is mandatory for the Alumni Gala, as well as for apartments.
We strongly encourage pre-registration for all other events, to ensure proper space
and meal planning. Walk-ups will be accommodated on a space-available basis only
for other events.
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What’s on the menu?
Most events have a buffet, with a wide variety of options.
- Class Receptions: dinner buffet, open bar
- Silver Anniversary Celebration: dinner buffet stations, open bar
- Half Century Society Dinner: hors d’oeuvres, sit down dinner, open bar
- Alumni Gala: hors d’oeuvres, sit down dinner, open bar
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Are there vegetarian food options?
Yes, at all buffet meals, there will be vegetarian selections. Please contact
the Alumni Office at 1-800-VILLANOVA (845-5266) prior to Alumni Reunion Weekend
with any special needs for the Half Century Society Dinner or Alumni Gala. We will
do all we can to accommodate special dietary needs.
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Can I reserve a table at an event?
Our experience has been that assigning seating and/or reserving tables in
advance does not work well. Class banners and class table cards will indicate
seating areas to facilitate locating your classmates. At all events there will
be extra seating so that you and your friends should be able to sit together.
On-time arrival will help assure your seating preferences.
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What time does the Alumni Gala begin?
6:30 pm. As the Gala is a sit-down dinner, we ask participants to arrive at
6:30 pm.
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Housing
Where can I stay overnight?
Most alumni stay at the West Campus Apartments. The
Villanova Conference Center is
another option and is located at 601 County Line Road, Radnor (approx. 1 mile
from campus). Other
nearby hotels are
Hampton Inn Plymouth Meeting (preferred VUAA Hotel) at
610-567-0900 and the Radnor Hotel (610) 688-5800.
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What items
are included in the West Campus apartments?
The apartments are furnished to sleep four. They are air conditioned and feature
a kitchen, living room, dining area, 1½ bathrooms, basic linens and toiletries, and laptop hookups. They are NOT equipped with
phones, TVs, alarm
clocks, or kitchen dishes and utensils. If you bring a TV with you, please be sure
to bring a cable hookup to connect; there is a live connection.
It's an easy walk to and from the main campus, and campus shuttle transportation
is available throughout the weekend.
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Will classes be
grouped together in the apartments?
Yes. Classmates will be in the same building as space permits. If you have a special request
(e.g., you want to be in an apartment next to, or across from, a certain person)
please indicate that on your registration form. We will honor housing
requests wherever possible for those who reserve apartments by the registration
deadline.
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What is the Villanova Conference
Center?
Each room in this full-service hotel sleeps two and is located on County
Line Road in Radnor, less than a mile from the intersection at Spring Mill Road.
The campus shuttle will include the Conference Center in its route on Friday
from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
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What if I
arrive on campus outside of Registration hours?
It is recommended that you arrive during registration hours if at all
possible. If you have registered
for an apartment and arrive after hours, there will be instructions at the registration
area on how to contact the on-call staff member.
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What about other hotels nearby?
Nearby hotels include the
Hampton Inn Plymouth Meeting (preferred VUAA Hotel) at
610-567-0900 and the Radnor Hotel (610) 688-5800. A full list of hotels and
motels in the area is available on our web site.
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Children, Families & Guests
Are guests invited?
Yes, spouses, children, other family members and guests
are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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Are any of the events child-friendly?
Yes, children are welcome at all of the daytime events. The Family Picnic will include
entertainment for children (face painter, magician and/or balloon figures),
as well as a moonbounce. Also, “Wildcat Photos and Autographs” will take place at
the picnic, where you can meet the Wildcat mascot and Student-Athletes and take
photos with them.
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Is a
childcare referral service available?
Villanova does not offer childcare during any Reunion events. However,
alumni may consult the following list if they would like to explore childcare
options on their own.
Villanova Career Services website -
Job listings online form: (click
here for the form). Post your needs here and be sure to list position as "Childcare
- Alumni Reunion". Common salary is $12/hour.
Your Other Hands
is a Philadelphia based bonded babysitting and nanny service. Founded in 1988,
they deliver a variety of services.
- 215-790-0990
- Cost: hourly rate, plus transportation fee; call for specifics
SitterCity "is
America's first and largest online babysitter-parent matching service. They are
the number one site for finding the best, most qualified babysitters on the
internet - no matter where you are, you'll find the perfect sitter right in your
neighborhood! As Villanova alumni, SitterCity is offering you a 10% discount on
your sign-up fee. Enter VILLANOVA into the "Promotion Code" area, and you'll
receive the discount immediately."
- 888-SIT-CITY (888-748-2489)
- Cost: Annual-sign up fee; hourly rates vary
What about evening activities
for teenagers?
St. Mary’s Lounge (below the Second Storey convenience store) will be open
all weekend, with pool tables, sofas and televisions. Although the Gala is an adult
event, teenagers are welcome with their parents (for $35 each.)
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Registration
How will I know that my registration has been received and processed?
If you register by the deadline, you will be sent
a confirmation in the mail (or via email if you register online.)
Late registrants will be accommodated on a space-available basis and should go to
the Registration area in the Klekotka Hall lobby (West Campus) upon arrival to campus.
If you are not staying in an apartment, you may go directly to your first event.
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Can I find out who else is attending?
A “who’s registered” list will be on the class pages on the web. Go to the
Who's Coming page
and click on the appropriate link. Also, at each event, there will be a posted list of registered
alumni.
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Are refunds allowed?
Cancellations up until the registration deadline will be refunded. No
refunds will be issued for cancellations after the registration deadline.
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Parking
Where should I park?
You may park in the parking lots on West Campus, as well as the main parking lots
on Lancaster Avenue, at any time throughout the weekend. To drive on to main campus,
enter through the main gate on S. Ithan Avenue (across from the Pavilion.)
- For events in the Connelly Center, the closest parking lot is the 2-story garage
next to the St. Augustine Center (SAC).
- For events in Bartley Hall, the closest lot is the 2-story garage next to
the Health Services Building (HSB).
- For the Alumni Gala, you may park in the Health Services Building or Main lots.
Please note that driving on main campus and parking on main campus may be limited. Please
check at the Main Gate (off of Ithan Avenue)
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Attire
What is the suggested attire?
- Class Dinner Receptions: Business casual attire
- Silver Anniversary Celebration: Business casual/cocktail attire
- Ten Year Reunion Celebration: Business casual/cocktail attire
- Half-Century Society Dinner: Business/cocktail attire
- Alumni Gala: Business/cocktail attire
- Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony: Business casual attire
- Vigil mass/awards ceremony: Business/cocktail attire
- All other events (daytime events): Casual
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Miscellaneous
Can I get contact information for another alumnus before Alumni Reunion Weekend?
You may look up fellow alumni via the
NovaNetwork. Go to the
NovaNetwork section for instructions on how to register and use this alumni-only
feature.
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Are pets allowed?
No (except seeing eye dogs.)
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Is smoking allowed on campus?
No smoking is allowed inside any campus building.
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Are the Reunion
events handicapped accessible?
Yes, but please notify the Alumni Association of special needs by calling 1-800-VILLANOVA
(1-800-845-5266) in advance, as alternate arrangements may need to be made for some events. The West
Campus Apartments have a limited number of fully handicapped accessible apartments.
Elevators are available in the apartment buildings, but if you need an apartment
on the first floor, please let us know.
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Will the Office of Admission be open for campus tours during the weekend?
While the Office of Admission will not be open, the Blue Key Society student tour
guides will be conducting tours on Saturday morning (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) on the shuttle
buses, leaving from Klekotka Hall on West Campus. Also there will be an
Admissions presentation for alumni and their families on Friday.
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