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Villanova’s Orientation is a four day program in which new students will
participate in programs, presentations, and activities designed to
familiarize them with both academic and student life at Villanova.
During the program, Academic Deans, faculty, students, and Student Life
administrators meet formally and informally with the new students. These
meetings will answer questions, address concerns, and highlight the wide
variety of services and activities available at Villanova for students.
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Questions?
207 Dougherty Hall
Phone:
(610) 519-7208
Email:
orientation@villanova.edu
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Background
New students are divided into eighty groups of approximately
twenty-two new students. An Orientation Counselor is assigned to each
group to lead the new students through the four day program. The
Orientation Counselors, commonly referred to as OC's, are students
carefully selected for their positions. They participate in an extensive
training program in August designed to prepare them for their
responsibilities. In addition to the
80
OC's there are also 18
Administrative Assistants, or AA's, that work behind the scenes and
handle most of the set up for the program. They go through the
same training as the OC's, however, they do not have a group during the
four day program. The Orientation staff is known for its enthusiasm,
sincerity and commitment to a common goal: providing new students with
the information, resources and direction they will need to begin their
Villanova college career in an informed, relaxed, and enjoyable fashion.
We at Villanova feel a special responsibility towards our new students.
Planning for the program began last fall and continues through the
summer. Orientation is important to Villanova because we want the new
students to feel at home and like Villanovans as quickly and easily as
possible. We are proud of the Orientation program and feel privileged to
play such a major role in welcoming the newest members to our community.
History
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The program as we know it today began in 1975. It was then that the
Steering Committee began to take a more active role in the production of
the program. However, at this time many of the workshops were presented
by faculty and staff of the University. During the mid-80's, the program
became even more student run. It was found that the new students could
relate more easily to their peers giving the workshops. As the student
population changes from year to year, new workshops are implemented to
accommodate changes in the University and in society. This can seen in
workshops such as a Date Rape Seminar and a Diversity Seminar. Another
important aspect of this program is the theme. A new theme is carefully
designed each year by the Steering Committee. Each year's program is
molded and formed around that particular theme.
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