Fall 2008 Check-In Dates:
Freshman - Wednesday, August 20 and limited hours Thursday, August 21
Upperclassmen - Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24
How do I know if Villanova has received all of my required documents?
You can find a Checklist of items that needed to be submitted to
Villanova in
Freshmen Online in NOVASIS. You will need your
NOVASIS
User ID and PIN (the one used to find out the status of your application when you
first applied to Villanova). Helpful Hint: Print the Checklist
before your begin. Back to
top.
Is there an Orientation Program for
parents?
Orientation programs for parents are on opening day only. In the
morning, there are optional programs such as workshops and a Parents Resource
Fair. Orientation "officially" begins at 1:30 pm with the Welcoming Address in
the Grotto. Immediately following the Opening Address, parents will meet with
the Academic Deans while their students meet with their Orientation Counselors (OCs)
at their designated meeting areas (designated meeting areas will be mailed to
each new student in the August Newsletter and will be available in
NOVASIS in early
August). Afterward, parents and students will switch; parents will meet with the
OCs and students will meet with the Deans. At 4:30 pm, Mass will be celebrated
in the Grotto, followed by a picnic for all new students and their families in
Mendel Field. Parents will be completely done with Orientation after the
evening picnic - around 6:30 pm. All new students will then continue on with
Orientation activities. Back to
top.
Can the siblings of new students also attend
Orientation?
Siblings of new students are welcome to attend New Student Orientation programs
on Opening Day as long as they accompany parents. This includes the Move In Day
BBQs, Opening Day morning workshops, Parents Resource Fair, Welcoming Address,
Mass, and Family Picnic. Siblings may also go with their parents when parents
meet with the Orientation Counselors and when parents meet with the Academic
Deans. However, we ask that siblings do not attend any Opening Day programs that
are solely for new students, such as when new students meet with their
Orientation Counselors and Academic Deans. Back to
top.
Do I need to register for Orientation? All new students (Freshmen, Transfer, and Commuter students) are expected to
attend the New Student Orientation program. There is no need to register in
advance. Back to
top.
What information will I receive in the mail from
the Orientation office over the summer? The New Student Orientation office will mail the following
booklets/newsletters to all new students: the Villanova 101 booklet, mailed in
early June, which has a basic overview of the 4-day Orientation program as well information from Residence Life, Dining Services, the Wildcard, Learning
Communities, and general University information; the July Newsletter, with more
detailed information touched on in the Villanova 101 booklet; and the August
Newsletter, with detailed information about Orientation, including Orientation
Group Numbers and Designated Reporting Areas (where new students will meet with
their Orientation Counselors). Orientation Group Numbers and Designated
Reporting Areas can also be found under "Freshmen 2008" in NOVASIS in early
August. If you do not receive the above mentioned
publications, please contact the
Orientation Office. Back to
top.
What will happen if I have to arrive late or leave
Orientation due to a family commitment?
Villanova considers New Student Orientation a mandatory program for all new
students. However, we realize that sometimes important family events (such as a
wedding) may occur during the Orientation program. If you will be arriving late,
please contact the
Orientation Office (610-519-7208) to let us know when you will be arriving.
New resident students should also contact the Office of Residence Life
(610-519-4155) to let them know if they will be arriving late. Students who have
to leave during the Orientation program must talk to their Orientation Counselor
to let him/her know when they are leaving and when they will return so that the
Orientation Counselors can help them catch up on any important information that
they will miss. One of the goals of the 4-day Orientation program is to fully
integrate new students with the campus community, so please be aware that
students who leave during the program may experience more difficulty feeling "at
home" at Villanova than students who fully participate. Back to
top.
How do I send my picture for my
Wildcard? The Wildcard Office provides you the ability to
submit your
Wildcard photo -- online or by mail. Photos must reach the Wildcard Office
by July 1st. This is the photo used for your Wildcard and to display your picture for your My Courses, which you will be
able to view once your class schedule is set by the Registrar's Office in
August. NOTE: Please do not send your Wildcard photo before receiving
instructions from the Wildcard Office in June. Questions or concerns should be
directed to the Wildcard Office - (610) 519-5031. Back to
top.
Who can help me register for my classes? If you have any questions about AP credits, choosing your classes, or when
you can register, please call the Dean's Office of your College:
College of Engineering - (610) 519-5860
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - (610) 519-4600
College of Nursing - (610) 519-4900
School of Business - (610) 519-4330
Registrar's Office - (610) 519-4030 Back to
top.
When will I find out about my residence hall
assignment & roommate? New students will be able to access their residence hall and roommate
information in
NOVASIS in early August. Questions about housing assignments should be
directed to the Office of
Residence Life - (610) 519-4155.
What if I haven't received my laptop? If you have signed up for Early Ship (available in
NOVASIS), your will be
receive your laptop either the first week in June, July or August, depending on
your choice. If you have not signed up to have your laptop shipped to you
before you arrive in August, then your laptop will be waiting for you when you
get to campus and you will pick it up during orientation. Back to
top.
When do I receive my Orientation Group Assignment? You will receive your Orientation Group information in the August mailing.
Your group number and designated reporting area will also be listed in
NOVASIS. Back to
top.
Where can I find out about Meal Plans and how do I
register for one? Information about Meal Plans and links to the contact and registration page
can be found on the
Dining Services website. New students must register for a meal plan through
NOVASIS before the
end of June. Questions can be directed to the Dining Services Office - (610)
519-4170. Back to
top.
Do new Commuter and Transfer students
attend the 4-day Orientation Program? Yes, both commuter and new transfer students are expected to attend the New
Student Orientation Program. While there are specific events just for new
commuting and transfer students, all other Orientation activities are geared
toward all new students. Transfer students will be placed in Orientation Groups
led by former transfer students, and will consist of only other new transfer
students. Freshmen commuters will be placed in Freshmen Orientation Groups.
Please note: Orientation activities will run until late in the evening each
day of the program - commuters should be sure to secure transportation during
the 4-day program.
All commuter students may park in the East Main Parking Lot on
Lancaster Avenue on the Opening Day of Orientation. After Opening Day, commuting
students may park anywhere in the Main Parking Lot on Lancaster Avenue. No parking
permits are required during the New Student Orientation Program. Commuter
students will be able to purchase their University Parking Permits during the
first week of classes. Back to
top.
I know it's early, but we live out of state.
Does the University offer summer storage for my student's belongings? Due to space limitations, the University does not have sufficient space to
store items for students.However,College Boxes offers summer
storage for Villanova resident (on campus) students. College Boxes offers
convenient packing supplies (storage boxes, tape, etc.) drop off and completed
box pick up at designated locations on campus. All boxes are stored in College
Boxes' safe, secure location over the summer (or arrangements can be made to
ship items home). In the Fall, College Boxes will deliver all stored packages
back to campus at the student's residence hall. For more information, click
here, or visit
www.collegeboxes.com.
Back to
top.
