What we are

The Graduate Student Council is an interdisciplinary organization, peers with a common interest:  the efficiency and credibility of our graduate programs at Villanova.  To this end, we facilitate the procedures and activities of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduate Studies.

We look to render University affairs accessible to graduate students and our specific departments.  We regard representing our departments in the University as a continuing and progressive movement, believing that the change, productivity and community atmosphere we generate will persevere into the future.

What we do

• Provide Orientation for incoming students
• Mentor prospective students through phone contacts and graduate fairs
• Update departmental advisement manuals
• Sponsor seminars pertinent to all University students
• Represent Graduate students on the University Senate, Academic Policy Committee and the Villanova Quality Improvement Committee

Service Activities

• Coordinate an annual clothing drive for Philadelphia Employment Project
• Organize University Community donation programs for Devereaux Foundation, Catholic social Charities, and Saint Patrician Society
• Work with local businesses to enhance graduate experience

Social Activities

• Get to know fellow graduate students
• partner with Graduate Alumni Association and cultivate continued connections with Villanova
• Celebrate annual Christmas parties and spring picnics

What we can do for you

• Ease transition to graduate life
• Experience the Villanova community
• connect with other graduate students
• Serve department by communicating with others
• Form relationships with Graduate alumni Association, Community businesses and future employers

Visit the Graduate Student Council web site for details on service activities, social activities and more.