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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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Save the Date! Moving to NYC Spring Virtual Information Session

Thursday, Jan. 30
5-6 p.m. via Zoom

More details and registration to come!

Crossroads: Senior Retreat

Crossroads Senior Retreat

Friday, Jan. 31-Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025
Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center

 by January 24, 2025

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.

Email Kiva Nice-Webb if you have further questions or concerns.

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. 

Orders for the 2025 edition of the Belle Air Yearbook are now open. The Belle Air Yearbook covers academics, organizations, student life, Greek life, sports and seniors. The Belle Air Yearbook staff is solely comprised of students, so the best way to contact us is through email.


Purchase a Senior Graduation Ad

Purchase your ad by clicking . The deadline to purchase and submit ad materials is February 1, 2025. 

Visit for information on how to order your ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ class ring. 

ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s class ring provider, Balfour, will be on campus for ring sizing and sales on the following dates during the Spring 2025 semester:
  • February 18-21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Connelly Center
  • April 22-23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Riley Ellipse (Rain location: Connelly Center)
  • May 13 and 15-17, time and location TBA
  • The class of 2025 is encouraged to schedule their senior portraits. Portrait sessions are available September 2-November 22, 2024, and January 13-17, 2025 in the St. Mary's Hall lower-level lounge. Students must schedule their portrait with Lauren Studios using the unique client ID they have received via email. Senior portraits will be featured in the 2025 Belle Air Yearbook and photography packages are available for purchase.
  • Contact catherine.coyle@villanova.edu for questions related to senior portraits. 

Graduation announcements are now available for purchase for ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ 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 or at the Bartley Print Center on ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s campus to order your announcements today.

The Senior Class Gift Committee encourages the Class of 2025 to  to the areas of campus that have made greatest impact on your ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ experience, including your favorite student organizations, departments, scholarships and more! By choosing where your goes, we hope you will find your  more meaningful and personal.

 

Making a Gift is Easy!

Visit our  where Apple Pay, PayPal and other mobile wallet options are available!
 
We have special incentives to celebrate those who give at the following levels: 

  • Gifts of $10 or more: Custom ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Commencement pin
  • Gifts of $25 or more: Donor Reception with Father Peter during Commencement Week and Custom ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Commencement pin
  • Gifts of $100 or more: Membership in President’s Club Associates following graduation, Donor Reception with Father Peter during Commencement Week and Custom ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Commencement pin

Throughout the year, if you have any questions regarding your Senior Class Gift contribution(s), please contact Kat 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 ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University 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

Nick Madden
Career Management

Kiva Nice-Webb
Campus Ministry

Taylor Ritzert
Fraternity and Sorority Life

Allison Venella    
Athletics