RESIDENCE LIFE UPDATES


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Skylor Morton, Director of Housing Operations for the Office of Residence Life, provides a mid-semester update as Villanova prepares for Thanksgiving Break.
Res Life Update: November 2026

THANKSGIVING BREAK REMINDERS

Thanksgiving Break begins at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and ends at noon on Sunday, Nov. 29. 

 

Before You Leave: 

  • Remove all trash from the room and take it to the outside trash receptacle.
  • Close and lock all windows and doors.
  • Unplug all electrical appliances, except refrigerator and freezer.
  • Review the security notice below.

Additional Information: 

  • Dining halls are not open during Thanksgiving Break. 
  • Additional information regarding on-campus resources will be shared with students who complete the Thanksgiving Break housing application.

Security Notice:

  • All University and residence hall regulations will remain in effect during Thanksgiving Break. You must carry your Wildcard at all times to gain access to your hall.
  • This will be a low occupancy time on campus. For your own safety, do not allow individuals not assigned to your residence hall or apartment access to your building. Leave all windows closed and do not prop doors open.
  • If you misplace your Wildcard at any point over the break, reach out to Public Safety for assistance.

HOUSING SELECTION

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, October 1

2027-28 Academic Year Housing Application opens for Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Monday, October 12

Spring 2027 Housing Application opens for students who are on Study Abroad or leave

Friday, October 30

2027-28 Academic Year Housing Application closes for Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Monday, November 2

2027-28 Academic Year Housing Application opens for Rising Sophomores

 

Spring 2027 Housing Application closes for students who are on Study Abroad or leave

Monday, November 9

Rising Seniors are notified of Housing Lottery status

Wednesday, December 2

2027-28 Academic Year Housing Application closes for Rising Sophomores


ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

For rising seniors, Fall 2027 housing accommodation requests and supporting documentation were due by November 1, 2026.

For rising juniors and sophomores, Fall 2027 housing accommodation requests and supporting documentation must be received by December 2, 2026.

Visit the Office for Access and Disability Services Accommodations, Guidelines and Policies page for additional information and to download required forms. 


  • Call us at 610-519-4154
  • Visit us on the Ground Floor of Stanford Hall (Villanova Campus South) 
  • Email us