ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

Move-in for first-year students begins on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and is followed by the New Student Orientation program for the Class of 2028 through Sunday, Aug. 25.

Opening Day, Thursday, Aug. 22, includes our Family Resource Fair and Info Sessions, the University Welcome, meetings with Colleges and Orientation Counselors, and Opening Mass followed by a family picnic. All Orientation events are casual and dress should be comfortable for hot weather.

Programming for families ends Thursday evening after the family picnic at approximately 6:15 p.m. New students continue with Orientation through Sunday evening.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21: MOVE-IN DAY

Please be aware that there will be an increased amount of traffic on move-in day as we facilitate check-in for almost 1,700 new students. All new students will receive an email to select an arrival time after they receive their housing assignment. To expedite the move-in process and ease waiting times, please arrive during your selected time, unload your belongings and move your car to a nearby parking lot as quickly as possible.

We ask for your cooperation with your assigned arrival time. Students are welcome to arrive on campus any time after their assigned time. Check-in resumes at 7 p.m. for those who cannot arrive during the day and on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 9-11 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22: OPENING DAY

Programming for families ends Thursday evening after the family picnic at approximately 6:15 p.m. New students continue with Orientation through Sunday evening.

Orientation officially begins at 1 p.m. with the University Welcome.

FAMILY INFORMATION SESSIONS

9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Various Locations

Check your Orientation App for times and locations! Topics include:

Augustinian Connections
Unveiling College's Hidden Costs/Benefits for Parents of First-Generation Families
Peaks and Pitfalls of the First Year: How Families Can Help with the Transition to College Life
Health Services at Villanova
VSB Programs for Non-VSB Students
Staying Safe on Campus
What to Know About Student Jobs
Academics at Villanova: Challenges and Resources
Parent Panel

FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Connelly Plaza

Family Information Sessions will take place in front of the Connelly Center. More than 50 campus departments, student resources and academic representatives will be in attendance to answer questions and we invite you to visit the information tables to learn more about opportunities that support the student experience at Villanova.

Time	Event	Location
9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Family Information Sessions	Connelly Center

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Family Resource Fair	Connelly Plaza

11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	Multicultural Student Reception	Falvey Library

12-12:45 p.m.	Commuter Student Lunch Transfer Student Lunch	Commuter Lounge, Connelly Center The Exchange, Bartley Hall

1-1:45 p.m.	University Welcome for New Students and Family Members	Rowen Campus Green (Rain Location: Finneran Pavilion)

2:05-2:50 p.m.	New Students Meet Their Orientation Counselor in Designated Reporting Areas	Group number and meeting area information are available on the Housing Portal.

	*Family Members Meet Academic Deans*
	Arts and Sciences	Finneran Pavilion
	Business	Villanova Room, Connelly Center
	Nursing	Driscoll Hall, Room 132
	Engineering	John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts
	Professional Studies	Vasey 201/201A
3:10-3:55 p.m.	Family Members Meet Orientation Counselors in Designated Reporting Areas	Group number and meeting area information are available on the Housing Portal.

	*New Students Meet Academic Deans*
	Arts and Sciences	Finneran Pavilion
	Business	Villanova Room, Connelly Center
	Nursing	Driscoll Hall, Room 132
	Engineering	John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts
	Professional Studies	Vasey 201/201A
4:15 p.m.	*Opening Mass (see note below)**	Rowen Campus Green (Rain Location: Finneran Pavilion)

5:15 p.m.	Picnic Dinner	Mendel Field (Rain Location: Finneran Pavilion)

6:15 p.m.	Family and Friends Depart

6:30 p.m.	New Students Meet Their Orientation Counselors	Please return to your designated reporting area to meet your Orientation Counselor and continue with Orientation activities

*If you and your family plan on attending Opening Mass at 4:15 p.m. we suggest you find a meeting spot before Orientation begins at 1 p.m. Students and families will be separated for sessions following the University Welcome and it is important to pick a meeting place to ensure you are able to locate one other for Mass.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23-SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Students can anticipate learning more about the following topics:

Academics
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Education
Campus Ministry Programs
Campus Resources
CliftonStrengths
College Life in and outside the classroom
New Student Concerns
Social Life and College
Villanova history and our Augustinian tradition

COMMUTER STUDENTS

Reminders for Commuter Students during Orientation

Attendance: New students who do not live on campus are still expected to attend the four-day New Student Orientation Program. While the Commuter Student Picnic is an Opening Day event just for commuters, all other Orientation activities are geared toward every new student, not just resident first year students. New Student Orientation officially starts at 1 p.m. on on Thursday, Aug. 22 and will end late in the evening for all new students.

Transportation: Students who commute can expect to be on campus late each day during Orientation (Thursday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 25). If new students will not be driving themselves to campus, they should arrange for transportation home each evening, before arriving to campus. Additionally, there will be evening Orientation events on Thursday, Aug. 22. Students and parents may want to drive separately to campus on Thursday, Aug. 22.

Parking: Commuter students are eligible for parking and will be able to purchase a parking permit during the first week of school. For detailed parking information, please check the Parking and Transportation website. Commuting students may park in the I-1 Ithan Garage (behind the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts) for New Student Orientation and parking permits are not required during the four-day Orientation Program.

Meals: Your meals will be provided during Orientation if you and your Orientation group eat together in the dining halls.

Wildcards: New commuting students will pick up their Wildcards at the Commuter Lunch or at the afternoon meeting with their Orientation Counselor on Thursday, Aug. 22.