Weekend Highlights for Orientation 2008
Wednesday, August 20
Wednesday Hours:
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday Hours:
8:00 am - 11:00 am |
Residence Hall Check-In for Resident Students
Resident students (Freshmen and new Transfer Students) should report directly to their assigned Residence
Hall to check-in and pick up their room key/combo and Wildcard. The Orientation
staff will provide move-in assistance during official move-in time. Please
be prepared to expect heavy traffic and limited car access around the South
Campus circle.
We appreciate your patience during move in. |
Wednesday:
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South Campus &
Main Campus |
Move-In Barbecue
Moving new students into residence halls is an exhausting experience,
but meeting other Villanova family members shouldn't be! Please stop by
the Move-In Barbecue, sponsored by the Villanova Parents' Committee,
during the Wednesday move-in to enjoy something to eat with other
Villanova families. All parents and family members of freshmen and
new transfer students
are invited! It's a great break during a hectic day of moving in. There
will be barbecue locations throughout campus. More details in
the August Newsletter.
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Note: Limited check-in hours are also available
on Thursday, August 21 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.
View the FAQs for Check-In.
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Thursday, August 21
- Optional Morning Events
Although Orientation officially begins at 1:30 pm with the Welcoming Addresses
in the Grotto on main campus, we have scheduled information sessions, receptions
and various campus offices hours during the morning hours.
Check out the various sessions offered in the morning on Opening Day. Orientation is casual. It could be hot.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Orientation 2008 Officially Begins Thursday
Afternoon,
August 21
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1:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
Welcoming Addresses for Students & Parents
Grotto (Rain Location: The Pavilion) |
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2:30 pm - 3:15 pm |
New Students meet with their Orientation Counselor in
designated reporting areas.
Parents meet with Academic Deans as follows:
| Business School |
Villanova Room, Connelly Center |
| Engineering |
Grotto, between Alumni Hall & Falvey Library
(Rain Location: Jake Nevin Field House) |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
The Pavilion |
| Nursing |
College of Nursing Auditorium,
Driscoll Hall |
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3:30 pm - 4:15 pm |
Parents meet with Orientation Counselors in designated
reporting areas.
New Students meet with Academic Deans as follows:
| Business School |
Villanova Room, Connelly Center |
| Engineering |
Cinema, Connelly Center |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
The Pavilion |
| Nursing |
College of Nursing Auditorium, Driscoll Hall |
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4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Welcoming Mass
Grotto (Rain Location: The Pavilion)
Meeting Spot - If you and your parents are planning on
attending the Opening Mass at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 21, we suggest
that you find a meeting spot near the Grotto before Orientation begins at
1:30 pm. Students and parents will be separated for the 2:30 pm & 3:30
pm sessions and it is important to pick a meeting spot to ensure that
you are able to locate each other for Mass. |
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Picnic Dinner
Mendel Field (Rain Location: The Pavilion) |
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6:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Family and Friends Depart
The Parent portion of Orientation has now concluded. Orientation
will continue for all new students. |
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7:00 pm |
New Students meet with their Orientation Counselor Students continue their Orientation programs
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
featuring workshops on academics, new student concerns, social life
and much more.
Please note: Opening Day Orientation activities will run until
approximately 10:00 pm. Commuting students should be sure to secure
transportation to and from campus during New Student Orientation. |
Thursday, August 21
- Sunday, August 24
- Orientation Continues for Students
Students attend programs throughout the day, including workshops on:
- Academics
- New Student Concerns
- Social Life and College
- Campus Ministry Programs
- History of Villanova and its Augustinian Tradition
- College Life, a small group discussion with a member of the faculty
- Alcohol and Drug Awareness
- and much more!
A detailed Opening Day Schedule with specific times and locations
will be mailed in August.
Orientation activities involving parents are on Thursday
, August 21 only.
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