Villanova University

Villanova University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Villanova University has the Blue Key Society. In fact, more students participate in the Blue Key Society than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Villanova University include New Student Orientation Counselor Program, Special Olympics, Campus Activities Team and Student Government Association.

Villanova University students' favorite campus traditions are St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service, PA Special Olympics Fall Festival and Villanova Hoops Mania.

Does Villanova University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Villanova University.

Villanova University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Villanova University students live on campus. In 2023, 83% of undergrads at Villanova University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 17% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Villanova University. There are 5,500 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,989 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5,500 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 85% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Villanova University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Villanova University Athletics

At Villanova University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Villanova University:

Is Villanova University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Villanova University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Villanova campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Villanova offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Villanova has Nova Alert: email, text messaging for emergency situations.

Plan a Visit to Villanova University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Villanova University, take Interstate 476 to Villanova, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

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