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Welcome, Class of
2013!
We hope that you are enjoying your summer and we look forward to meeting
you in August. We designed this reference page to give you ready access
to important links and to provide you with information that will help in
your transition to College. Please be sure to visit this Web site periodically,
to obtain the most recent information available.
Also, be sure to access your Villanova email account and check it
often. You will be receiving important information via email.
What is NOVASIS?
NOVASIS is the University’s student information system available on the World Wide Web. It works in conjunction with the student record system and allows students to access and update personal information. In addition, students can access their financial aid award information, their housing assignments & housing contracts, and look at their class schedules through the various links on the NOVASIS website. Students can register for classes and work-study students can enter their employee information online. New students should become familiar with all of the different functions that
NOVASIS serves as it can be an important tool to organizing one’s college experience and receiving important information concerning student records.
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Freshman On Line 2009 Site
Through NOVASIS, click on
. You can then access the Freshman 2009
site. This site contains essential information which must be completed
in a timely manner. Course selection, language test, consent and medical
forms, and updating personal information are examples of a few. All
items to be completed on line must be submitted by June 1, 2009. (It's a
good idea to make copies of your completed medical forms for your
records).
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Advanced Placement Credit (AP)
If you have taken
AP exams and supplied all required information on your
AP registration answer sheet, your AP scores will be sent from the testing
company to our Registrar's office in July. (It is your responsibility to
provide the testing company with full information, such as personal identification,
Villanova's college code, etc. so that the AP credit administration process
can be accomplished efficiently.) Based on your scores, you may receive
College credit at Villanova.
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International Baccalaureate
(IB) or College Courses Taken in High School
If you have any questions regarding
IB or college courses taken in high
school, please contact
Dr. Robert DeVos, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Freshman Schedules
You will be scheduled for five courses (Arts students) or five courses
and one lab (Science students), in the first semester of your freshman year.
Since there are many sections for each of these courses at various times,
it will be necessary for the Registrar to assign your sections for the fall
2009 semester. Freshmen in the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences have several options in their course
selection (see Freshman On Line 2009 Site,
above). We
cannot guarantee that you will be scheduled for your selections, but we
will do our best to comply with your requests. The earliest replies will
be given first consideration. Please note that schedules are apt to change
throughout the summer, and will not be considered finalized until mid August.
You are strongly encouraged to view your schedule at that time, to
assure that all circumstances, such as ROTC, Athletics, and AP Credits,
Learning Communities, and/or Honors courses have been addressed. Contact the
Office of Academic Advising
if you have any questions or concerns.
To complete the mathematics requirement, students in liberal arts may take one math course and one computer science course or two math courses. The following information is provided for students who wish to take a computer science course.
- CSC 1020, Computing and the Web. Useful for learning the concepts and technologies of tomorrow's Internet and Web and their role in the knowledge society.
- CSC 1035, Databases for Beginners. Useful for an introduction to database technology
- CSC 1040, Computing with Images. Especially suitable for those intending to be Communication majors
- CSC 1051, Algorithms and Data Structures I. Required for Computer Science minors and Cognitive Science students
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Health Professions
The degree required to pursue a career in the health professions can be as varied as the
health professions themselves. An Economics major can become a Dentist and a History major can become a Geneticist! How? Careful selection of science and elective courses will allow you to complete the required
pre requisite classes so that you will be prepared for post graduate work. It is critical that you speak with the Health Professions
Advisor as soon as you have determined your interest. It is also critical that you take 2 sciences and related lab courses during your freshman year. Your
academic advisor will work closely with you in the selection of your courses.
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My Advisor
All first year students will be contacted by their faculty advisor by
the end of June. Students should be able to view their
advisor’s name by mid June. All students will meet with their
academic advisor during Orientation. There will be time to discuss your
schedule with your advisor.
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High School Requirements
Although a thorough review of all high school transcripts is completed prior to your acceptance at Villanova University, occasionally, some high school requirements are missed. If you have not fulfilled any of the high school
requirements, please contact
Dr. Robert DeVos, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences.
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Minors
With approximately 50 minors and concentrations to choose from throughout
the University, we encourage students to consider obtaining a minor. Some
areas in which a minor can be considered are: Business, Chemistry, Communications,
Computer Science, Language, and Math.
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New Student Orientation
Orientation for freshmen, and transfer students new to
Villanova, will be conducted Thursday, August 20 - Sunday, August 23, 2009.
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Your Villanova E-mail Account
During the summer be sure to check your Villanova e-mail account from
time to time. It's a good habit to get into, and it will become one of the
most important ways through which you will communicate with your professors,
friends and other individuals who are here to support you.
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How do I get my login information for email?
You will automatically receive a tear-off mailing from UnIT (University
Information Technologies) which will give you instructions
on how to log into your email account. If you lose this and do not know
your email ID (example: jsmith02) or password, contact the Help Desk at
610-519-7777.
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How do I change my email password?
If you know your email password but want to change it, you can use
the
Self-Service Reset Password option. If you do not know your email
password, you must stop by Vasey Hall 101 to show your Wildcard in order
to get your password reset.
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Connections
Connections is an e-newsletter published every Tuesday during the academic year exclusively for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The purpose of Connections is to inform you of opportunities available through various College offices related to academic advising; fellowships, grants, and scholarships; internships and professional development; and other related matters.
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Laptop Program
All students are issued a laptop computer from Villanova University.
To avoid computer issues which may arise during the first few days of school,
students may want to consider the "Early Ship" program. For additional information
see Technology Support Services.
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