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@JR1329 I’m not sure…try going to MyNova and just typing “schedule,” then select “My Schedule and Registration.” Choose “Concise Course Schedule” and select “Fall 2018.” This may show you a better list of your courses. If it still isn’t showing up, I would contact your advisor.

Also, this isn’t necessarily your “final” schedule as you are able to drop/add classes throughout the summer and part of the semester. You should be able to adjust your class times as long as it still works with the rest of your schedule, but you will have to contact your advisor to do that as a freshman.

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I don’t know how to ask this, but what is the social scene like? Lots of parties? What is it like for a person who isn’t into parties?

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Are there elevators in the freshman dorm buildings? More specifically Stanford. Only asking seeing how much stuff I’ll be having to carry up the stairs if not.

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@student7890999 hello! sorry for the late response. I answered a few similar questions earlier in the discussion thread, so I’ll just rewrite what I wrote before :slight_smile:

If you do want to go to parties, there are definitely opportunities to go out and meet people that have similar interests. There are no parties allowed on campus, but the fraternities/sororities host parties in their houses off campus. If you do not want to party, there are different social events and sporting events on campus that you could attend, there are restaurants/movie theaters off campus you could go to, you could take the shuttle to the mall on the weekends, you could go into Philadelphia, etc.

@JR1329 there are not elevators in the other buildings (not sure about Good Counsel) but there is an elevator in Stanford. however, I’m not sure if it is available to use during orientation due to the large amount of people moving in at once. during the school year, the elevator is mainly for athletes with injuries that prevent them from being able to walk up the stairs, and I believe you need a key to use it.

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Is it a religious school?

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Hey there, from looking at my schedule it looks like I was placed in a much higher level spanish class than I am really prepared. Who should I talk to in order to get that changed, and how should I go about it? I think I did well on the online pretest but it was rather short and multiple choice so I could see how it could be a bit inaccurate. Thanks!

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Hey there, from looking at my schedule it looks like I was placed in a much higher level spanish class than I am really prepared. Who should I talk to in order to get that changed, and how should I go about it? I think I did well on the online pretest but it was rather short and multiple choice so I could see how it could be a bit inaccurate. Thanks!

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hello @student7890999 ! Villanova is a Catholic university, and many of the classes do involve religion. All students are required to take a pair of classes called Ancients/Moderns which focus on key ancient and modern literature pieces, some of which do cover religion. You also must take Philosophy and Theology, which of course also have units on religion. However, like I said in the past, nothing is not forced upon you. We do discuss religion in many classes, but it is just a discussion. No specific ideas are forced upon you, and the classes are always open to conversation regarding different religious beliefs or opinions.

@happycat123 hi! I believe you would contact the Spanish department to be switched to a lower level class before school starts, but I would email your advisor to confirm that. Another option is to wait and try out your current class during the first week of school before switching. I know many students that switched to a lower/higher level class during their first week of school (for this semester you may drop or add classes through Friday 8/31). You never know, you may find that your current class is perfect for you! It’s up to you though, hope this helps!

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Hi everyone!

Since the Class of 2023 has already received or will soon receive word from Villanova about acceptance decisions, I thought I would renew this thread in case anyone has last-minute questions before May 1st!

Just to refresh, I’m currently a student at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, and I wanted to start this thread to answer any questions for incoming students (or parents) or prospective students for future years! I am willing to answer questions anyone might have about the community, what it’s like as a student, the admissions process, etc.

Any other Villanova students/alums feel free to chime in! I am just one person and one opinion, so getting as many different views as possible is great for incoming students! Anyone is free to ask or answer questions in this thread.

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Hello! Thank you so much for starting this thread novanationer12. I am going to be a freshman in the fall and was hoping you can answer these questions for me. How is residence life at Nova? I know there was that mold problem, but is there anything else I should know? Also, sorry if this sounds cheesy, but how is the food there? Any recommendations for what to try during my first week? Finally, did you live in a learning community freshman year? If you did, can you elaborate on what that was like? Thank you so so so much for doing this, it is a big help! Have an amazing day!

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Hi @isleslover ! Congratulations on your acceptance and decision to attend Villanova in the fall! I will do my best to answer all of your questions :slight_smile:

For freshman year, most students live on South Campus, an area of dorms a short walk away from the center of campus. Having all of the freshman students in one area is awesome because it allows you to connect to other students in your classes, bond with your grade, and meet new friends that you may have for all 4 years! When I was a freshman, they had us living in “forced triples,” where 3 people lived in a room meant for 2 people. However, starting in the fall, this will no longer occur. Instead, some freshman will live on Main Campus instead of South Campus. Overall, the dorms are very nice! Each wing of the building shares a communal bathroom, which has toilets/sinks/showers to share, but it’s really not bad! If you come back to campus in the spring, try to sign up for a room show! They will take you to the freshman dorms and you can see exactly what it will be like! This will help you begin to think of what you might want to bring.

The food is actually pretty good! I especially love that there is a wide variety of choices! South Campus has it’s own dining hall for freshman, and there are a ton of options! There is a deli for sandwiches/paninis/wraps/quesadillas, a pasta station where you can choose your ingredients, pizza, all-day breakfast, burgers, a hot food section that changes everyday, etc. On Main Campus, you can eat in Dougherty Hall which is similar to Donahue Hall (South Campus). There is also Café Nova, where you can order your choice of food through a computer touch screen (pizza, chicken parm sandwiches, burrito bowls, deli sandwiches, burgers/cheesesteaks/fries, etc.) Belle Air Terrace in the Connelly Center has a deli, a salad bar, all-day breakfast, pizza, grilled chicken with green beans and rice, chicken fingers with fries, etc. Around campus, there are also multiple locations of Holy Grounds, where you can get coffee/tea, muffins, pretzels, and other snacks! There are convenience stores to get some snacks or other supplies for your dorm. Finally, you can get some delicious smoothies at Freshens!

During the first week of classes, it is important to explore your way around campus and organize your time so that you can get accustomed to where to walk to each class, when to get food, etc (orientation definitely helps with this!). Soon after school starts, there will be an activity fair which is definitely awesome to go to! All of the clubs will be present (including sports, clubs for your majors or hobbies, and more) so discover what might interest you!

Yes, I was in a learning community my freshman year. Being in a learning community, you share your Ancients and Moderns classes, so therefore you get to know everyone in your group really well and it is a great opportunity to meet new people! Some learning communities also have a 4th hour, which is just an extra meeting outside of the classroom where you might do activities or have guest speakers, etc. You also live in the same dorm as all of the people in your community (during freshman year only), so right away you already know some people from your building!

I hope my answers were helpful! Please feel free to ask if you would like me to expand more on anything, or if you have other questions! Best of luck finishing high school!

GO WILDCATS!

-novanationer12

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@novanationer12 You’re the best! Your answers were so helpful. Thank you again for doing this, seeing people like you on the thread reaffirms that I made the right decision in my college selection! I’ll be sure to let you know if I have any more questions. Thanks again!

Go Cats!
-isleslover

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@isleslover Of course! Glad I could help! :slight_smile:

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I was wondering how valuable legacies are to admissions

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If your question is pertaining to whether there is consideration pertaining to admittance, here is an excerpt from the Villanova webpage - “For children of Villanova graduates, legacy affiliation will be given the most consideration through the Early Decision option.”

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I have a question about the single rooms in St. Mary’s on West Campus. Do you know anyone that lives there and do they like it? It seems like a good option if can’t get into an apartment but also seems older and not as nice as other dorms?

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Is the label “Villanofun” accurate? My son was accepted for 23’ but read that online. He’s not looking for a big party scene but wants a well rounded college experience that includes the social aspect. Thoughts?

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Hi @collegiatedad - my son was also accepted for '23 and I am an alum. My son was also nervous about this label, so I encouraged him to visit for a weekend with a family friend who is a current sophomore. He had a blast and loved it so much that it became his first choice. I also have many alum friends with children currently there who absolutely love it. I think the key is getting involved early on in different organizations. My personal opinion is that Villanova downplays the involvement of students in the Greek system. It is not a traditional Greek system in that it doesn’t have houses and its fraternities and sororities are not as “exclusive” as at some schools (which makes it way better IMHO). Basically, the Greek system at Villanova consists of organizations that provide a great social network and many fun events (fundraising events, formals, Greek week, weekly parties). Intramural sports is also hugely popular and another way that students get involved early on and build their social lives. All just my 2 cents, but good luck to your son whatever he decides.

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@gigs17 Yes, one of my friends lived in St. Mary’s! She said that living in a single has its perks, but it also has some downsides. If you like to socialize and have friends over a lot, it may not be the best option for you as it is a somewhat small (15’ x 9’) room. However, you do have your own sink and private space, and the dining hall is in the same building. There are also other options in St. Mary’s, such as double rooms with a private bathroom. You can find more information about the room options and room dimensions here: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/reslife/housing/stmarys_hall.html Let me know if you have any more questions!

@collegiatedad I answered this question a while ago, so I may repeat a few things. If you are referring to partying, there are definitely opportunities to go out and meet people, and your son could also join a fraternity if he would like (which is a great way to meet people)! Even if he does not want to go to parties, there are many things to do on and off campus! On campus, there are different social events and sporting events, and there are over 100 clubs/organization/club sport teams that he could join. Off campus there are restaurants/movie theaters that he could go to (Lancaster Ave has everything!), he could take the shuttle to the mall on the weekends, he could go into Philadelphia, etc. Hope this helps!

@girlpower3 Those are great points, thank you for your help!

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@collegiatedad My son is a current freshman and is very sociable and seems to find plenty of fun. He is in a learning community and has attended ALL the home basketball games, including the ones in Philadelphia. However, I have to say that even he calls the school “Villanofun” in comparison to other schools. He also said that parties are a little more difficult to come by if you are outside the Greek system.