VU SENIORS

The VU Seniors Program is a series of social, professional and spiritual activities designed to unify the senior class while prepping for life after graduation.

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Wishing Tree Fundraiser

Date: Monday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 12

We’re excited to invite your organization to participate in the Wishing Tree Fundraiser—a festive way to raise funds and spread holiday cheer on campus!

  • A “wishing tree” will be displayed with organization’s wishes
  • Funds raised will support your organization’s programs, events and initiatives.
  • Sign-ups open in November, and your organization will get priority access.
  • Only 25-30 spots available—first come, first served!

Crossroads Senior Retreat

Location:Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center, in the Lancaster County countryside (transportation to and from campus will be provided)
Date: Friday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.-Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m.
Fee: $25,payable via credit card.Registration fee covers all costs for the weekend.

Scholarship assistance to waive the $25 registration fee is offered through registration. Email Kiva Nice-Webb (kiva.nice-webb@villanova.edu) if you have further questions or concerns.

Between college and graduation, “you are at a crossroads…”Graduation from college represents an important life transition, a crossroads between your past and future. Whether you’re excited to be moving on to what’s next or sad to leave good times behind, this retreat makes space for the messiness of transitions. To mark your transition from college, consider attending Crossroads: the Senior Retreat.


Career Center: Explore the Undergraduate Connections Community!

As an undergraduate student, you will find resources on Career Connections to support you through all phases of your career journey and decision-making—be it exploring majors and career paths, building your network, pursuing job and internship opportunities, applying to graduate and professional school, and more. As you navigate Career Connections, you can engage with curated content through our industry-specific and identity-based community pages. Sign up for newsletters based on your preferences and interests and access our library of virtual career resources.to access the Career Connections page.


Join Us for These Career and Networking Events!

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Commemorate your student's college achievements by purchasing a senior congratulatory in the 2025-26 edition of the Belle Air Yearbook! Ad sales will open in Fall 2025.

Visit for information on how to order your Villanova class ring.

Information about Senior Portraits can be found on our Belle Air Yearbook website.

Graduation announcements are now available for purchase for Villanova graduates via the Bartley Print Center. Announcements, which can include personalized pictures and text, will take around one week to ship home.

For ordering information and further details, please visit orat the Bartley Print Center on Villanova’s campus to order your announcements today.

Your Villanova experience is one of a kind, and your can be too. Every gift you make celebrates the people, programs and opportunities that shaped your Villanova journey. Whether you’re supporting your favorite student organizations, scholarships or departments, makes your gift personal, meaningful and a true reflection of your time at Villanova.

Making a Gift is Easy!

Visit our,whereApple Pay, PayPal and other mobile wallet optionsare available!

We have special incentives to celebrate those who give at the following levels:

  • Gifts of $10 or more: Custom Villanova “V” Commencement pin
  • Gifts of $26 or more: Donor Reception with Father Peter during Commencement Week and Commencement pin
  • Gifts of $100 or more: Membership inPresident’s Club Associatesfollowing graduation, Donor Reception with Father Peter and Commencement pin

Throughout the year, if you have any questions regarding your Senior Class Gift contribution(s), please contactKat Ciliberto.

Each year, seniors can vote for a professor they would like to see deliver the last lecture of their undergraduate careers. The top five vote-getters participate in another ballot, and the professor with the most votes addresses the class at a special event on campus. The Last Lecture has quickly become a Senior Class favorite event!

Commencement Week is a series of special events and programs coordinated by 鶹 for our graduates to enjoy their last week on campus. Do not miss this great opportunity to celebrate with your classmates during Commencement Week!

VU Seniors Committee
102 Dougherty Hall

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Commencement Questions?
commencement@villanova.edu

Register for Commencement mobile alerts: Text NOVA GRAD to 888777


VU SENIORS COMMITTEE

Kelly De Palma
VU Seniors Co-Chair
Young Alumni and Student Engagement

Andre Richet
VU Seniors Co-Chair
Office of Student Involvement

Kat Ciliberto
University Advancement

Alex Karlesses
Career Center

Ava LaSasso
Career Management

Kiva Nice-Webb
Campus Ministry

Taylor Ritzert
Fraternity and Sorority Life

Sabrina Thomas
Athletics

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