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9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Financial Assistance Drop-in Hours
Location: Kintsuba Hall, Second Floor

Noon-3 p.m.
Education Abroad Fair
Join the Office of Education Abroad at the Villanova Study Abroad Fair and discover opportunities to add an international experience to your Villanova education! Learn about faculty-led summer programs designed to immerse you in global learning with Villanova professors, and explore a wide range of external partner programs offering semester and summer experiences around the globe.
Location: TBA

3-4 p.m.
ACS Writing Awards
Location: TBA

4-5 p.m.
Campus Tree Tour
Learn from our campus horticulturist about the magnificent trees on campus, along with our rich history of biodiversity. Much of what you will learn on the tour will be applicable to your own backyard.
Location: Meet at Corr Hall Arch

4-5 p.m.
Renovation Nation
Explore the University construction projects that are in progress and planned for the future!
Location: TBA

4-5 p.m.
Villanova Art Gallery Open House
"The Unrefined Line: CoBrA's Rebellion in the Collection"
About the exhibit:��In 1948, a group of young European artists formed CoBrA, named for their cities, Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam. For three chaotic years, they rejected the traditions of Western art and were inspired by folk art, children’s drawings and the work of psychiatric patients. Enjoy “The Unrefined Line,” which brings together CoBrA works from the ����TV Art Collection that defy perfection and celebrate raw expression.
Location: Villanova Art Gallery, Connelly Center

4-5 p.m.
Power of the Villanova Network
Join Villanova's Career Center to discover how you and your student can leverage the university's career resources and alumni connections to power up your Villanova experience today and after graduation.��
Location: TBA

5-6 p.m.
Ring Blessing Ceremony
Families and students of the Class of 2026 are invited to join us for the Villanova Ring Blessing Ceremony—a cherished tradition at Villanova. This special event will feature the Rev. Bernie Scianna, OSA, PhD, blessing each class ring before they are presented in custom cherry ring boxes embossed with the Villanova Seal.
Location: Villanova Room, Connelly Center

7 p.m.
Pops in the Pavilion
Experience the excitement of the legendary Philly Pops as they perform with two-time Tony Award-winning singer and actress Sutton Foster. Hosted by University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, this student scholarship event will include special guests, student performances and more!
Location: Finneran Pavilion
Purchase tickets

7:30-9:30 p.m.
Family Food Truck Friday
Join us for one of Villanova’s famous Food Truck Fridays—family edition! All are welcome to enjoy free food truck desserts and a lively atmosphere on the Rowen Campus Green.��
Location:��Rowen Campus Green

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8-10 a.m.
NROTC 5K & Family Fun Walk
����TV Navy ROTC Battalion of Midshipman invite students, alumni, family and friends to participate in the Family Weekend 5k and 1 mile walk to benefit the Navy ROTC Battalion. Register by 9/9 to get a race t-shirt with your registration.
Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the race will start at 8:30 a.m., with the walk to follow at 8:35 a.m. Light refreshments will be available at the finish line.��
Location: Start at West Campus Basketball Courts. Parking is available in the S-4 North Campus (Law School) Parking Lot.

9-10 a.m.
Office of Education Abroad General Information Session
Study abroad is an extension of your Villanova education. Students learn in a new environment, study topics from a different perspective and are challenged by new ideas in academic pursuits. Many students return from study abroad and call it a 'life changing' experience, and for a lot of people this is true. But what factors contribute to making study abroad a reality and a life changing? Hear from the Office of Education Abroad on this valuable experience for Villanova students.��
Location: TBA

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Cultivating Career Success in Nursing
Learn how the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing focuses on the professional development of its students.��

Location: Driscoll Hall, Rm 134

10-11 a.m.
Office of Education Abroad: Early Year Experience Summer 2026 Internship Program in Dublin or London for First- and Second-Year Students
This is an information session for families of first and second year students interested in learning more about the London and Dublin Early Years Experience Internship Programs. Attendees will hear from the OEA, faculty leaders, overseas staff and program alumni about these summer study abroad programs.��

10-11 a.m.
Office of Education Abroad: BCIC
Families of students accepted to the Spring 2026 Business and Culture in the Italian Context in Urbino, Italy program are invited to participate in this informative session.
Location: TBA

10-11 a.m.
Office of Education Abroad: Information Session for Families of Students Accepted into Spring 2026 Global Citizens Program (GCP)
Families of students accepted to the Spring 2026 Global Citizens Program are invited to this informative session.
Location: TBA

10-11 a.m.
Business Minor Programs for Non-Business Majors
During this session, families will learn about the Summer Business Institute (SBI) and Academic-Year Business Minor programs within the Villanova School of Business to which all non-business majors can apply. The info session will be followed by Q&A with program administrators, faculty and students.
Location: Bartley Hall, Curley Exchange

10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ethics Symposium
Location: Connelly Center, Commuter Lounge

11 a.m.-noon
University Welcome
Please join University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD for his comments on the current state and future of ����TV.
Location: TBA

12:30-3:30 p.m.
Tailgate on the Green
Join us for a tailgate on Mendel Field prior to kick-off. The field will be transformed into a tent village with our FREE flagship Community Tent, where all are invited to enjoy games, food, and refreshments.
A limited number of individual tailgate tents will also be made available for purchase via lottery.��The lottery to register for a tent closed on Friday, Sept. 5.
Location: Mendel Field

3:30 p.m.
Villanova Wildcats Football vs. William & Mary
Cheer on the Wildcats as they take on the Tribe! Current Villanova students do not need to purchase a ticket for the game—show your Wildcard for free admission! .
Location: Villanova Stadium��

8 p.m.
A Cappella Showcase
Experience the energy, talent and creativity of Villanova’s eight a cappella groups as they take the stage together for the first time this year! As part of Family Weekend, this showcase celebrates the start of a new season with dynamic vocals, unforgettable mashups, and the debut of each group’s newest members. From powerful solos to infectious beatboxing, it’s a night of music and spirit you won’t want to miss. Tickets are $10. Featuring performances by the Haveners, Measure Up, Minor Problem, Nothing But Treble, the Sirens, the Spires, the Supernovas and the Villanova Melodics.��
Location: Finneran Pavilion

8:30-10 a.m.
Class of 2026 Senior Breakfast
Seniors and their families are invited to a special breakfast at The Drexelbrook. Enjoy a full menu of your morning favorites. You'll also hear from Denise Dillon, Women's Basketball Head Coach and Kevin Willard, the William B. Finneran Endowed Men's Basketball Head Coach.

As we come together to celebrate Family Weekend, there is no better time to make a gift to the Villanova Scholarship Fund. All gifts will be counted toward your Senior Class Gift total, and support Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for ����TV.��

Location:

11 a.m.
Family Weekend Mass
Celebrate a special Family Weekend Mass with University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD.
Location: Finneran Pavilion

Noon
Villanova Field Hockey vs. St. Joseph's University
The Proving Grounds, Conshohocken, PA

Noon-2:30 p.m.
B+ Brunch
NOVAdance is Villanova's dance marathon to support the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, which provides emotional and financial support to families battling pediatric cancer. During this brunch, spend quality time with your student while enjoying delicious food, pop-up shops and more! Registration and payment is required for this event.��
Location: Villanova Room, Connelly Center

Families should plan to park in the I-1 garage. Should the lot fill, you will be directed to the next available��parking lot��on campus. There will be no charge for parking during Family Weekend.

The ����TV Shop��will be open throughout Family Weekend. Please check back for hours and pop-up locations.

During Family Weekend, Villanova Families can help��our students make a strong first impression as they pursue internships and career opportunities by donating your gently used or new professional attire to the Wildcat Wardrobe. In the past year, we had 369 Wildcat Wardrobe shopping sessions providing free clothes to more than 300 students. Please consider donating to help make sure our students have what they need to succeed. Generally, we are looking for blouses, pants, dress shirts, suits, blazers, shoes, belts and ties in all sizes. During Family Weekend, donation bins will be located at the Connelly Center Information Desk. To learn more, please visit the Wildcat Wardrobe website.