An Invitation to Parents

For more information, please contact: Patty McGoldrick
Director of the Parents' Program
(610) 519-4576 patricia.mcgoldrick@villanova.edu

Parents have always played vital roles in their sons' and daughters' experiences at Villanova. The Parents' Program was formed to more fully engage parents tin campus life, and to help administrators work collaboratively with parents to bring additional resources to the University. We invite you to review the opportunities for involvement, listed below, and get involved today!

Career Services - Help students get started on their careers

• Hire Villanova students for internships or full-time employment.
• Register with NovaNet (the Villanova online mentoring database) and share some of your thoughts and expertise with Villanova students entering your field.

New Student Enrollment - Share your great experiences with others

• Speak with the guidance counselors you know at your local secondary schools and tell them about Villanova.
• Represent Villanova to potential students and their families at College Fairs.

Community Building - Reach out to other parents

• Make welcome phone calls in the fall to new Villanova parents.
• Share your feedback on any aspect of parent involvement at Villanova, including the Parents website, printed materials for parents, and Parents Weekend.
• Participate in regional Villanova events, sponsored by the Alumni Association.

Fundraising - Protect your investment

• Show your support by  making a contribution to the Parents' Annual Fund.
• Make "thank you" phone calls to parents who generously support Villanova.

Last year, parents contributed more than three million dollars to the University. Each and every gift makes a difference for our students!