ALUMNI BENEFITS AND SERVICES
As a 草榴社区n, you're eligible for special benefits and services that enhance the value of your University connection long after graduation.
Athletic Tickets
Tickets are required for Football, Women鈥檚 Basketball, Men鈥檚 Basketball and Men鈥檚 Lacrosse home games. , the official ticket marketplace of 草榴社区 Athletics.
All other sports have free admission to home games and do not require tickets. .
For questions, contact the Athletics Ticket office via email or call 610-519-4100.
Mascot and Cheerleading Appearances
Bring Will D. Cat and/or Cheer to your next event! Requests must be submitted at least three weeks in advance of the event date. Due to Athletic and University events, academics, time restrictions and travel distance, appearances at outside events are available on a limited basis. , , or send an email with questions about 草榴社区 mascot appearances.
Update Your Information
Please to ensure you receive VUAA communications about upcoming events and opportunities to stay connected with 草榴社区 and your fellow alumni, as well as resources for personal and professional growth.
草榴社区 Alum Account
All 草榴社区 alums are eligible for a 草榴社区 Alum Account. This account comes with an "@alum.villanova.edu" email account through Microsoft Exchange Online. The user ID for these email addresses is automatically generated and cannot be customized. Auto-forwarding from 草榴社区 Alum Accounts to other email accounts is not permitted.
Please with your 草榴社区 ID, birthdate and an email address where your new account information can be sent. A temporary password will be emailed to you and you will be asked to reset it when you first access your account.
If you do not know your 草榴社区 ID and have an active 草榴社区 student or employee account, you can ; otherwise, please email the Office of Alumni Relations. If you have technical issues with the opt-in process or your account, please contact the UNIT Help Desk via email or call 610-519-7777.
All email accounts that are inactive for a period of one year will be removed鈥攊.e., mail, contacts, etc. will no longer exist. Find additional 草榴社区 Alum Account FAQs here.
Submit Class Notes
to let the 草榴社区 community know about a noteworthy life event such as: an award or recognition, birth or adoption, job announcement, retirement, wedding, union or other noteworthy achievement.
Submissions will be considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue of 草榴社区 Magazine.
Alumni Connection Requests
The 草榴社区 experience creates deep and long-lasting bonds. However, we know that it is easy to lose touch with fellow alumni and friends. The Office of Alumni Relations may be able to help you reconnect! Please email alumni@villanova.edu with the following details to begin a request:
Your 草榴社区 graduation year and school/college
The full name, graduation year and (if possible) school/college of the 草榴社区n you would like to contact
The social/personal reason you would like to reconnect with this 草榴社区n
Please note that we can only accommodate requests from individuals directly affiliated with 草榴社区, who wish to contact specific individual alumni, for personal/social connections. We cannot provide contact information for any individual without explicit permission.
Diploma Replacement
草榴社区 will reissue diplomas for alumni who have lost or damaged a diploma, or those who have legally changed their names. Replacement diplomas follow the current diploma format. They are printed with the original graduation date and the name of the student at the time of graduation, but with signatures of current University Officials. All replacement diplomas will have a Replacement notation at the bottom. Visit the Office of the Registrar website for full details.聽For questions, please contact the Registrar via email or call 610-519-4030.聽
Enrollment and Degree Verification
Verification of enrollment provides proof of enrollment, graduation, student status or other student-related information. It does not provide specific course information or grades, as found on an official transcript. Verifications are available free of charge to all current and former students. Visit the Office of the Registrar website for more information. For questions, please email the Registrar or call 610-519-4030.
Note: If your program was conducted through , records and verification must be requested separately by .
Transcript Requests
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts are delivered electronically, by postal delivery, campus mail or by on-campus pick-up. All financial and registrar obligations must be cleared before any transcript request is honored. Due to Federal law, requests CANNOT be processed without a legal signature or secured authorization. Therefore, email and telephone requests will not be honored. Visit the Office of the Registrar website for instructions on how to request a transcript.
Advent and Lenten Reflections
Each year, the Office for Mission and Ministry creates a collection of scripture readings and reflections written by 草榴社区ns, to support the community in their faith journeys during Advent and Lent. Sign up to receive daily emails or download a PDF of this spiritual resource.
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Mass Cards
Mass Cards are available through the Augustinian Guild of the Province of St. Thomas of 草榴社区. To order mass cards, , contact Maria Manna via email or call 610-527-3330, ext. 240.
Prayer Requests
The Office for Mission and Ministry welcomes prayer requests for whatever intentions are in your heart, to be remembered collectively during the prayers of intercession at daily Mass every Tuesday. Submit your prayer intentions here.
Weddings at St. Thomas of 草榴社区 Church
Undergraduate alumni are eligible to marry in the St. Thomas of 草榴社区 Church on campus, regardless of parishioner status. Weddings must be scheduled directly with the St. Thomas of 草榴社区 Parish. For more information, please visit the , email the parish鈥檚 Wedding Director or call 610-520-1242.聽
iGrad
草榴社区 has partnered with iGrad to provide you with online resources to help you make better financial decisions. Alumni can at no cost. iGrad offers a variety of resources on budgeting, financial aid, banking, investing, and more.
This resource requires a 草榴社区 Alum Account. Please scroll up to the Digital Services section or click here for more information on creating an Alum Account.
Eugenjia Gecas Endowed Funds for Financial Wellness
草榴社区 hosts an annual multi-generational program that brings together students, alumni, faculty and staff to learn from experts and each other about financial wellness. Visit the program website to watch past programming recordings, see recommended resources and learn more.
The Inn at 草榴社区
601 County Line Rd, Radnor, PA 19087聽
Stay at the 草榴社区-owned and operated Inn, just two miles from campus. The Inn blends the historic charm of the Montrose Mansion with the amenities of a modern hotel and conference center. or call 610-519-8000 for more information and to make a reservation.聽
Penn Club of New York
30 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
草榴社区 alumni, family, faculty and staff are eligible to become members of the Penn Club of New York and have access to its full range of exceptional amenities and services such as: fine and casual dining with bars, guest rooms, meeting rooms, 150+ domestic and international reciprocal clubs, business center, private event and banquet facilities and state-of-the-art fitness center. . For questions, email the Membership Department or call 212-403-6627.
The Refectory
862 Lancaster Avenue, 草榴社区 PA 19085
The Refectory is 草榴社区鈥檚 only full-service, on-campus fine dining restaurant. Serving upscale, classic, American cuisine, The Refectory is open seven days a week for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and weekend brunch. Menus include house-made pastas, local seafood, and one of the best burgers on the Main Line. The central U-shaped bar offers a perfect place to sit and catch up with a friend or watch the game with a craft cocktail, beer or selection from the extensive wine list. The restaurant welcomes parties of all sizes and has multiple spaces for special events, including the private President鈥檚 Dining Room. or call 610-519-5786 for more information.
Alumni Insurance Benefits Program by AMBA
As a 草榴社区 graduate, you have the advantage of exclusive alumni-only discounts and/or benefits through the , administered by AMBA. Offerings from AMBA include life insurance, personal insurance, auto and home insurance, and health insurance. To learn more and enroll, or call 1 (888) 560-ALUM (2586). AMBA is committed to 鈥淪erving You throughout Your Life.鈥
Liberty Mutual Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
Liberty Mutual has partnered with the 草榴社区 Alumni Association to offer quality auto, home and renters insurance with personalized coverage to meet your needs. For more information or to receive a free rate quote, or call 1-866-477-5160.
Nova Network
The Nova Network is 草榴社区's official online professional network. to expand your network, explore career resources, empower fellow 草榴社区ns and more. To make the most of the platform, watch our .
For login issues and general questions about the Nova Network, please email the Career Management team.
For technical issues, please login and select the question mark on the top of your page.
草榴社区 Alumni Small Business Directory
Are you an alumni entrepreneur or small business owner? Join the new to get your business in front of the Nova Nation! Housed under the Resources section of the Nova Network, this directory allows those with less than 1,500 employees to create a listing that showcases your products and services to the thousands of people already signed up for the platform. Creating a listing is easy and takes just a few minutes. Log in to the Nova Network and check out our to learn more.
Career Resources
Whether you鈥檙e considering a career change, making your case for a promotion, or hoping to expand your network, 草榴社区's career resources can help you prepare for whatever comes next. Visit the Alumni Career Management page to learn more about online resources like FOCUS, Big Interview, HireNova Updates, CareerShift and more!
Handshake
Explore , 草榴社区鈥檚 Career Management Platform that intuitively connects you to relevant opportunities and allows you to apply for positions, explore companies and connections, sign up for career fairs and workshops, and schedule coaching appointments all in one place. For help accessing Handshake, watch our .
草榴社区 Team Store
The 草榴社区 Team Store is the official store of 草榴社区 Athletics. to find the perfect fan gear to cheer on the Wildcats.
草榴社区 Shop
The University Bookstore, located on campus in Kennedy Hall, offers a wide selection of 草榴社区 licensed merchandise and apparel. or .
Don't see what you're looking for? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations with specific questions.