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How are new
students assigned to residence halls?
Freshman residents may not request a specific
building or type of room. In general, housing assignments are based on the date
your admission deposit is processed. Other factors which guide your housing
assignment may include: participation in a designated Learning Community,
documented medical needs, and/or preferences specified in a questionnaire
accompanying the housing
contract.
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How are roommates assigned?
Freshman residents are are assigned roommates on the basis of gender, date of admission
deposit and, where possible, academic college and preferences specified in a
questionnaire accompanying the housing
contract.
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What should
I do about a refrigerator and a microwave?
It is a good idea for students to contact their roommate(s) before move-in to
ensure that no unnecessary (duplicate) microwaves and/or refrigerators are
brought. only one refrigerator and microwave is permitted per residence hall
room. A refrigerators and microwave rental service is available through the
Office for Residence Life.
Click here for more information.
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What furnishings will be provided in my room?
To find out the specifics of your room assignment, visit the
At a Glance section of this web site.
Here you will find all the specifics on each hall.
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What size sheets should I bring?
Standard Twin size sheets. Extra long sheets will not fit. If you require an
extra long mattress, please click
here for more information.
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Will my room have cable TV service?
Yes. Every residence hall room is cable ready.
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Do all the
residence halls have air conditioning? South Campus and West Campus
residence hall rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Main campus halls and
Moriarty Hall do not have air conditioning. For fire safety reasons, students
may not bring individual room or window air conditioners to the residence halls.
Fans are permitted.
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I would like to bring my computer. What do I need to connect to the campus
computer system and what services are provided?
Every computer is configured differently and one solution may not apply to each
and every case. For complete information regarding computer use in the residence
halls see the
Technology Support Services
web site. Incoming Freshman
residents can
also expect to receive a summer mailing from UnIT outlining computer resources
and connectivity information.
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Who can I contact for help or advice?
Students with problems or
questions often turn to their Resident Assistants (RA) for help. Resident
assistants are students who live in the residence halls and have been specially
trained to provide appropriate assistance to other residents. Also, Residence
Life staff members are available to help you by providing information, advice,
counsel, referral or assistance in emergencies. For help with any other
problems that may arise; visit the
Student Life
web site and check out the many other support
services Villanova offers the community.
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Do the halls remain open during vacation periods?
Although residence hall and dining service operations are closed when the
University is not in session, Residence Life will attempt to accommodate
students who cannot leave campus during break periods. Depending on the length
of the break period and the demand for housing, students may either be permitted
to remain in their own room or asked to consolidate into another building for
reasons of safety and security. All students who are remaining on campus during
a break period must register through NOVASIS for approval.
Click here for more information on
Break Housing.
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How does a student living off-campus get on-campus residency?
The Office for Residence Life maintains an on-campus housing
waiting list for undergraduate
students who currently commute from home or who live off-campus, and who wish to
live in one of the residence halls on the Villanova University campus. Students
who place their name on the housing waiting list, should understand that the
list is not managed on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Rather, the Office
for Residence Life will consider a variety of factors in determining who should
be invited to fill available vacancies in a given year. Students with unique or
individual personal circumstances that they wish to have considered are invited
to outline their situation in a letter and submit it to the Assistant Director
for Housing Services.
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Are transfers offered on-campus housing?
Given that demand for housing traditionally exceeds capacity, Villanova is
unable to provide guaranteed on-campus housing for transfer students. Transfers
accepting an offer of admission from the University are responsible for locating
their own off-campus living accommodations or may elect to apply to Residence
Life for a housing assignment at either Pennswood Hall, which is located
approximately 2 miles east of Villanova on the campus of Harcum College or at
Mayfield Hall (females only), which is located less than a mile east of
Villanova on the Rosemont College campus. Currently, the University leases
Pennswood and Mayfield Halls to provide off-site housing for a limited number of
upperclass and transfer students.
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Can all students have a car on-campus?
Freshman residents and Sophomore residents are not eligible for on-campus
parking privileges. All inquiries about parking should be directed to the
Department of Public Safety, Parking Division, (610) 519-6990.
Click here for
more information parking.
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Do I need insurance to cover my belongings?
In accordance with the Housing Contract, the University is not responsible for
the loss of personal property. Residents are encouraged to protect all valuables
under their family’s homeowners insurance policy. Please contact your personal
insurance agent to inquire if additional coverage is necessary.
Click here for more information.
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What’s Cooking in Dining Services?
Villanova has various dining facilities and other food services located around
campus. These services are designed to ensure that students eat well.
Visit the Dining Services
web site for more information
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After arrival, if roommate’s have differences that cannot be mediated, can
room assignments be changed?
Students encountering difficulties with their roommate(s) should first discuss
these problems with their Resident Assistant and be prepared to mediate a
solution. Irreconcilable differences will be brought to the attention of the
Assistant Director for Housing Services by the Resident Assistant.
Click here for more
information on the Room Change process.
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What happens if I get get sick?
If a student becomes sick, they can go to the
Health Center on Main Campus.
There a trained staff will do their best to make the student as comfortable as
possible. In the event that a student becomes too ill to make it to the Health
Center alone, Public Safety can be called to escort the student. In emergencies, VEMS (Villanova Emergency Medical Service) can also be called.
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Is there a campus shuttle service; where does it go?
Students can ride the shuttle as it makes its rounds taking a route throughout
campus and stopping in specific locations. For more information check out the
Public Safety web site
here.
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What should I do if I have a conflict with my roommate?
You should contact your Resident Assistant if a conflict should arise between
you and your roommate. Resident Assistants are student members of the Residence
Life staff that live in the residence halls.
Click here to view our Current RAs.
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