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.
Moving to NYC Fall Information Session
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11
Time: 5-6:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register . You MUST REGISTER for this event in order to receive the Zoom link to join the session.Parents/guardians are welcome to attend this session.
Join members of the Class of 2026 for advice on the ins and outs of moving to New York City after graduation. The event is sponsored by the Ƶ Alumni Association (VUAA) and hosted by Charlie Saunders '02, a Ƶ alum and real estate broker operating in the New York area.
Members of the Regional Club of NYC will also be joining to offer advice and insights on moving to New York City.
Senior Pub Series: Friendsgiving
Location: Ƶ Room
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Join the Campus Activities Team for the final Pub Series of the semester! Free entry with Wildcard or government-issued ID. The first 100 students will receive a free Class of 2026 Blanket, but there will also be plenty of others giveaways and food, including chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, cake pops and more!
Cider Social
Location: The Grove, Main Campus
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Join your fellow seniors for a cozy fall celebration! Enjoy a Cider Bar, featuring hard cider, hot apple cider, a donut wall with apple cider donuts from Linvilla Orchards and s'mores kits to roast and enjoy! and serve as a donation to your favorite student organization or area of campus. This event has limited space, so reserve your spot early!
Tuesday Treats with Career Management
Location: Connelly Center
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Do you know how the Nova Network website can help you find internships and jobs and connect with Ƶ alumni? Stop by the Career Management table in the Connelly Center to learn more. Join the Nova Network or show us your current Nova Network profile for a treat!
Save the date for even more Tuesday Treats onTuesday, Dec. 9 from noon-2 p.m.!
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.
Registration will open around Thanksgiving.
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 Ƶ class ring.
Information about Senior Portraits can be found on our Belle Air Yearbook website.
Graduation announcements are now available for purchase for Ƶ 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 Ƶ’s campus to order your announcements today.
Your Ƶ experience is one of a kind, and your can be too. Every gift you make celebrates the people, programs and opportunities that shaped your Ƶ 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 Ƶ.
Making a Gift is Easy!
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We have special incentives to celebrate those who give at the following levels:
- Gifts of $10 or more: Custom Ƶ “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 Ƶ 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
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
Kiva Nice-Webb
Campus Ministry
Taylor Ritzert
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Sabrina Thomas
Athletics