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How do I register on-line via NOVASIS?

  • First, log-in to the Villanova Homepage. Use your email ID and permanent Villanova password.
    If you do not know your password, call 610-519-7777 and ask for a new password. You will get a recording offering options, choose to speak to a person. The Graduate Director, MPA Director, or Program Coordinator cannot get you a password. The ID and Password are permanent so keep them handy.
  • To register, check your financial aid, your grades, etc.,
    • log into the Villanova homepage
    • log-in into the secure area of NOVASIS by using your 8 digit permanent Villanova ID number (which is located under the date in the program acceptance letter you received from Graduate Studies) AND use your permanent NOVASIS pin.
    • If you do not remember your permanent NOVASIS pin, then follow instructions near the top of the page you are viewing in NOVASIS to get one.
    • Once you have entered the secure area of NOVASIS, use your Registration Pin to access the Registration Form for the desired semester.
    • The Registration Pin is given out by the Graduate Director, MPA Director or Program Coordinator once you have made your course selection and notified the Graduate Director, MPA Director or Program Coordinator by email or phone.
    • We recommend you consult with the Graduate Director or MPA Director about courses you plan to take before asking the Program Coordinator for your Registration Pin number.

You can register for courses and then do drop-add as well through the first week of classes, so keep the registration pin number handy. Contact Diane Mozzone, Program Coordinator, diane.mozzone@villanova.edu

What occurs at the Graduate Reception following commencement ceremonies?
For the MA Program: The Dean of Graduate Studies will personally hand you your diploma at the Graduate Studies Reception following the Commencement Ceremony. No speeches, just a simple handshake and congratulations. If you would like to meet PSC faculty, we encourage you to visit the Political Science Reception. PSC faculty members enjoy talking with you and your family during the reception.

For the MPA Program: The Dean of Graduate Studies will personally hand you your diploma at the Graduate Studies Reception following the Commencement Ceremony. No speeches, just a simple handshake and congratulations.

May I have permission to enroll in a course closed because of full-enrollment?
For the MA Program: Once a course enrollment is closed, the Department Chair will only allow another student to enroll as a last resort. Other options besides enrolling in the course must not be available.
For the MPA Program: Once a course enrollment is closed, the MPA Director will only allow another student to enroll as a last resort. Other options besides enrolling in the course must not be available.

How do I apply for graduation?

  • In your last semester complete the Application for Granting of Masters Degree.
  • Consult the academic calendar for the semester to insure you meet the deadline.
  • When completing the form, the MA in PSC is an ARTS degree, send the original to the Graduate Studies Office and a copy to the Department of Political Science.
  • When completing the form, the MPA is an ARTS degree, send the original to the Graduate Studies Office and a copy to the Department of Political Science.


What is the average undergraduate GPA and average GRE scores for Political Science M.A. students?
For Fall 2006 the average GPA for accepted applicants is 3.46 and the average GRE scores were: Verbal-550, Quantitative-592, Analytical-4.9

How do I get information regarding graduate Admission concerns and tuition waivers?
You can contact the Graduate Studies Office by phone or email or stop by the office located on the 2nd Floor of Kennedy Hall.

How do I get information regarding registration concerns and transcript requests?
The Registrar’s Office is located at 202 Tolentine Hall or you can visit the Registrar's web site for information on registration and how to request a copy of your transcript.

Where do I get a new student ID card (Wildcard)?
The Wildcard Office is located on the 1st Floor of Dougherty Hall.  You can also visit the Wildcard web site for more options for your Wildcard.  You can also change the picture on your Wildcard online, for a fee.

Where do I get my computer system user ID and password?
Visit the TechZONE web site for more information or stop by 101 Vasey Hall.  The Help Desk is available at 610.519.7777.

Where do I purchase textbooks, classroom needs, etc.?
The University Shop, or Bookstore, is located on the 1st Floor of Kennedy Hall.  You can visit the Ushop web site for hours of operation, textbook information and even order VU merchandise online.

How do I obtain a parking permit?
Public Safety located at Farrell Hall on Lancaster Avenue, issues parking permits.  You can visit the Public Safety web site for details about parking and other related information.

Where do I go for financial assistance information?
The Office of Financial Assistance is located on the 2nd Floor of Kennedy Hall.  Visit the Financial Assistance web site for specific information for graduate students.

Who do I contact regarding billing, tuition payments and fees?
 The Bursar’s Office located 1st and 2nd Floors Kennedy Hall, can assist you with all billing related questions.  You can also visit the Bursar's web site for more information.

How do I get information regarding Villanova University’s Library Facilities?
Falvey Library, located in the center of campus, offers many services online.  For more information including hours of operations, visit the Falvey Library web site.

How do I get information regarding health care, if needed while on campus?
The Student Health Center located on the 3rd Floor of the Health Services Building, to the right of the guard station at the Ithan Avenue entrance to campus, provides health services to all students.  Visit the Health Center web site for details for graduate students.

Who should I contact if I have questions regarding health insurance coverage?
Contact the Office of Student Life, 2nd Floor of Dougherty Hall, for information about health insurance coverage.

If I am an international student, who do I contact with questions and concerns about visa status, I-20s, etc.?
International Student Human Services located on the 2nd Floor of the Connelly Center can assist in this area.

Who do I contact regarding specific instructions to register for courses, withdrawal from a course(s), drop and/or add a course(s), etc.?
You should contact the department in which you were accepted to earn your degree for specific information regarding course registration and related procedures.

What eateries are open during evening class times?
Visit the Dining Services web site for hours of operation and menu offerings.