Celebrating a Milestone Achievement
On Saturday, May 18, we will gather to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our graduating students at the Master's and Doctoral Degree Commencement and Recognition Ceremony in Villanova Stadium. No matter where you may be on your life's journey, I encourage you to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of completing your graduate studies. Navigating the rigors of advanced study is challenging. It is a feat that relatively few around the world attain. I am very proud of you, and you should be proud of yourself. Some of you may be taking a next step in your professional careers, and others may be matriculating to a PhD program. Others may have paths that have yet to be discovered. Wherever you are at this significant life juncture, I firmly believe that we are all on our own path, and we each arrive at our intended destination, no matter how winding that road may be. What you accomplished during your time at Villanova is remarkable!
As you travel through life as alumni, we are here for you. The Grad Studies staff, faculty mentors, and our colleagues in University offices such as the Career Center and Alumni Relations are committed to supporting you. You will also have the support of your classmates, with whom you have formed strong relationships that will last a lifetime. The Villanova community is real.
I want to give a quick acknowledgement to the several CLAS Grad Studies staff who have earned Villanova degrees in recent years: Brooke Erdman ’16 MA, ’24 MA, Tommy Kennedy ’20 VSB ’22 MA and Ashley Leamon ’13 MA, 23 MA, who each earned a Master of Arts in Education, Higher Education Leadership concentration; Morgan Haller ’24 MA, who earned a Master of Arts in History; and Corie Alicea ’96 VSB, ’23 MPA, P’19, ’23, former Grad CLAS staff now Villanova MPA Associate Director, who earned a Master of Public Administration. We certainly practice what we preach when it comes to graduate education!
To all of our 2024 graduates, I wish you heartfelt congratulations!
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Emory H. Woodard IV, PhD, Dean of Graduate Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Psychology Colloquium Highlights Diverse Careers and Research Interests of Graduate Program Alumni |
On April 5, the Villanova University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences hosted a special colloquium that featured presentations from four alumni from the master's program in Psychology. This daylong event in a packed Dougherty Hall East Lounge showcased the diverse research interests of successful alumni and was made more notable by the presence of each presenter's faculty thesis mentors, all of whom are recently retired or are retiring this year. READ MORE
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Ethical Leadership Drives MPA Students’ Success at NASPAA Simulation Competition |
The mission of the Villanova University Master of Public Administration program is to provide graduates the knowledge, values, skills and practices to be ethical, intelligent, inclusive and creative leaders in the field of public service. These qualities were on display at the 2024 Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Student Simulation Competition this March as five Villanova MPA students competed in the regional competitions, with one student taking home a first-place finish in the Virginia region at Old Dominion University. READ MORE
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Theology Professor Named 2024 Guggenheim Fellow |
Vincent Lloyd, PhD, Professor of Theology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Political Theology at Villanova University, has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of almost 3,000 applicants, Dr. Lloyd is one of 188 fellows selected for this prestigious fellowship based on career achievement and exceptional promise. During his Guggenheim Fellowship, Dr. Lloyd will be writing Harold Cruse: Contrarian Radical, a biography of one of the forgotten founders of Black studies, to be published by Yale University Press. READ MORE
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Upcoming Academic Calendar Important Dates |
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Campus Courses
(including Classical Studies)
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HRD and Online MPA Courses
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May 12 – Spring II last day of classes
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May 13 – Summer I first day of classes
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May 17-18 – Baccalaureate and Commencement
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June 15 – Deadline to apply to graduate in September
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June 18 – Summer I last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)
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June 19 – Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes)
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Events, Reminders and Information |
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Course Registration Is Open
Summer and Fall 2024 course registration is open! Contact your program director or advisor for course and degree requirement information and for your pin to register in myNova, and be mindful of the add/drop deadlines posted on the academic calendars.
Graduate Outcomes Survey – Complete by May 10
All graduating students are strongly encouraged to fill out the Graduate Outcomes Survey. This information helps us to better advise current and future students. Grad CLAS students are able to request a “V” lapel pin as a token of appreciation for participating in the survey. Please complete the survey by May 10 in order to receive your pin in time for Commencement!
Graduate Student Commencement – May 18
The Master's and Doctoral Degree Commencement and Recognition Ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 in Villanova Stadium, followed by the President’s Reception for Master’s and Doctoral Degree Graduates at 5 p.m. in various locations based on college. Events will be livestreamed for those not in attendance. Please visit the Commencement 2024 website for the most up-to-date information. Remember to share your photos on social using #NovaGrad2024!
Career Center #NovaGoing Campaign
The Villanova Career Center encourages all graduating students to submit a post to its #NovaGoing campaign to highlight all of the amazing paths our students are taking after graduation. The Career Center plans to feature stories throughout the summer on its Instagram. Submit your #NovaGoing story.
Summer Language Workshops – Now Open to All Graduate Students
The Office of Graduate Studies sponsors intensive language training during the summer to assist students in preparing for reading proficiency examinations or as language instruction for reading purposes. No previous language background is assumed. Courses meet for 54 hours over no more than six weeks. Courses are zero credits and will appear on the student’s transcript with a grade of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory (S or U). All graduate students may now register for these courses and registration will close when both courses fill. This summer the language workshop offerings are:
Biblical Hebrew Workshop – HUM 8001 – 001 CRN: 10984
MTWRF from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Online SYN
Summer Session I: 5/29/24 - 6/26/24
French for Research – FFS 8000 – 025 CRN: 11092
MTWRF from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Online SYN
Summer Session II: 7/1/24 - 7/29/24
Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop – June 13
All graduate students engaged in research are strongly encouraged to attend a Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at the Inn at Villanova. This free workshop is designed to advance research skills and career success and includes breakfast, lunch and a reception. Register for the workshop.
Summer Professional Development Support Requests
Graduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may apply for funds to support their summer professional development efforts. A limited number of awards will be made based on demonstrated need and merit. Typical awards will be in the amount of $500 but more may be requested. All requests for funding must be submitted before the professional development activity takes place and students will be reimbursed for expenses incurred between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. Please submit your requests through the Professional Development Support Request Form.
Graduate Student Funding Opportunities and Job Listings
Career Services for Graduate Students
Villanova recognizes and supports the unique career needs of graduate student as they pursue new academic and career goals. With this in mind, the Career Center offers tailored advising and guidance as well as online resources that use the latest technology to network, polish your resume, job search, prepare for an interview and more. Learn more about Graduate Career Services.
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. Learn more about Handshake.
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Student Support Services Overview |
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Academic Support
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Falvey Library: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Center for Research and Fellowships (CRF): Helps graduate students locate and apply for nationally competitive fellowships such as Fulbright and the National Science Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP).
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Learning Support Services: Offering a variety of support services, including academic coaching, study tools and workshops, and academic accommodations.
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Villanova Writing Center: Providing one-on-one sessions with a qualified tutor who can assist at any stage of the writing process.
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Mathematics Learning Resource Center (MLRC): Facilitating students to work together on group projects, study independently and get help with math and statistics courses, even advanced courses.
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The Learner’s Studio (Tutoring): Offers students free tutoring in all subjects beyond math and writing.
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Center For Speaking and Presentation: Helping students develop and refine their public speaking, interview and presentation skills.
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Center for Access, Success and Achievement (CASA): Providing holistic support for underrepresented, first-generation and Pell eligible students in a culturally diverse and academically excellent environment.
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Academic Support for Athletics: Delivering supplemental academic support for all varsity student-athletes, addressing their unique academic needs.
Student Health and Well-Being
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Student Health Center: Open 24/7 during semester. Offering health care to students with individualized attention and timely service. ($25 office visit for graduate students).
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University Counseling Center: Providing services that help students function optimally with regard to emotional, academic, social and psychological issues.
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Office of Health Promotion: Empowering students to create healthy learning environments and make responsible, educated choices to maintain balance.
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Fitness Centers: Campus locations and operating hours available online.
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Nova Nook: Providing supplemental personal necessities to students in need.
Tech Support
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UNIT Tech Zone: Providing support for all hardware, software and technical problems that students may have with their personal laptop and other on-campus computing experiences.
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