Temperatures may be soaring, but we are thinking of the cooler temperatures to come as we prepare for another successful fall semester at Villanova!

As we enjoy these last few weeks of summer, please take some time to review some helpful student resources. Our Incoming Students page is a useful guide to help you get off to a great start at Villanova; our Academic Calendar will ensure you don't miss any important dates and deadlines; and our Student Services, Research Support and Policies page is a gateway to the many opportunities that make the Villanova graduate experience unique.

On August 16, Villanova will be hosting a virtual New Student Orientation for new graduate students across all our colleges, and on August 26 we will be throwing a university-wide Graduate Student Welcome Reception. Look for more information about these events soon!

Finally, I wish to remind you that all students, including new incoming graduate students, faculty and staff, who will be on campus any time during the 2022-2023 academic year are required to have completed the primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine before fall classes begin. The University recommends that all new students also receive a COVID-19 booster, but a booster is not required at this time. You can learn more at our COVID-19 Campus Information page.

I hope you are staying cool and making the most of these summer days. Fall classes will be here before we know it!

The graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Diversity in Action magazine. Read the article featuring interviews with Graduate Studies Dean Emory Woodard, PhD, and Biology student Damir Creecy. In the article, Dean Woodard notes “Robust support of master’s-level education is a distinctive feature of our graduate programs because not everyone is sure that they want to pursue a PhD after completing their undergraduate degree. Our program offers students the ability and time to decide in a supportive environment.” READ MORE

The Villanova University Department of Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to announce a number of job placements and dissertation defenses for recent graduates of the doctoral program.

Says Philosophy Doctoral Program Director Julie Klein, PhD, "As always, we are very proud of our students' scholarly accomplishments and strength as teachers of philosophy. While the academic labor market remains very challenging, we're delighted to see our students secure positions inside and outside of the academy." READ MORE

Villanova Theology Professor Jonathan Yates, PhD, earned a first-place Catholic Media Association Book Award for Augustine and Tradition: Influences, Contexts, Legacy, which he co-edited with David Hunter, PhD, of the Boston College Department of Theology. Dr. Yates is director of admissions for the doctoral program.

Gerald Beyer, PhD, earned a third-place award for Just Universities: Catholic Social Teaching Confronts Corporatized Higher Education and Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD, received a third-place award for her book The Hours of the Universe: Reflections on God, Science, and the Human Journey. READ MORE

Falvey Library’s service hours for Summer Sessions are as follows: Tuesday, June 7, until Sunday, July 31: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Book stacks will close at 6:30 p.m. Falvey Library’s service desk and book stacks will be closed Fridays through Sundays and on Monday, July 4. The Villanova community may enter the Library building 24/7 with a Wildcard. Library services are available to the University community during posted service hours. Electronic collections are accessible through the Library’s website 24/7. Learn more.

Please be advised that all students, faculty and staff, including new incoming graduate students, are required to have completed the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine. The University recommends that all new students also receive a COVID-19 booster, but a booster is not required at this time. The vaccine requirement applies to all students who are enrolled in any in-person class for the 2022-2023 academic year. Learn more about the University's COVID policies.

The Career Center is seeking recently graduated students to feature in its #NovaGoing social media series, which highlights the successes of Villanova graduates. Stories will be featured throughout the summer. This information will also be shared with the College for additional posting on its social media channels. Learn more, submit and entry and see a sample.

The Nova Network is Villanova’s professional network and home to 20,000+ alumni, students, faculty and staff. Grad students may search the community for potential alumni contacts by company, city or industry of interest and directly connect for informational interviews and advice. See how easily you can direct message and schedule a meeting with alumni in a variety of industries and locations in this 3-minute walkthrough video.

Handshake – The Villanova Job Resource

Handshake is Villanova’s go-to resource for jobs, internships, events, and more! This mobile career management platform intuitively connects you to relevant opportunities based on your profile, interests and search activity. Through Handshake, you can apply for positions, explore companies and connections and sign up for career fairs and workshops all in one place. You can also make appointments to meet with Villanova Career Development staff. Learn more.

Villanova University has joined Interstride, a job search tool for international students providing job and internship postings from employers that focus on hiring international students, as well as networking and mentorship opportunities, visa and immigration support services and more! Explore Interstride.