Villanova University
Reviews

Personal Safety

I feel very safe walking around campus all hours of the night by myself. There are security guards that are stationed 24/7 and patrol cars can be spotted around campus. You can ask for a ride back to your dorm if you don't feel comfortable walking alone in the dark.

Alcohol Usage

Many students will participate in drinking activities but not many students hide alcohol in their rooms. Peer pressure to drink is not something that really goes on in the school, you can definitely still feel comfortable in the school even if you prefer not to drink alcohol.

Girls Are Very Attractive, All the Guys Are Very Athletic

Very happy with the girls at Villanova. Deff an A+

Very Nice Area

the main line, where Villanova is located, is one of the nicest areas in the country

Good Computer System

The computers are easily accessible in the library and students are given laptops at the start of freshamn year. Then, you turn them in and get a new one your junior year. The printing system is efficient and the network reliability is good.

Great

The school gives you computers and there great.

solid

the food is solid can get boring but Corner Grill, Italian Kitchen, Bel Air, and Second Storey as well as the Holy Grounds in CEER all can satisfy your needs. Place to get really good cheese steaks is Corner Grill

Philly

There are tons of schools in Lancaster County, however Villanova is the one locals are proudest of. People in the area follow Nova basketball and are often as invested in the games as much as students are. Even neighboring school student's, follow our programs, come to our parties and partake in the nova community as a whole.

Mostly Only Senior Year

Most students are forced to find off-campus housing senior year because the University does not have housing for them. Most students live in apartment buildings or houses near campus during this time. The University has a office which is very helpful in helping students find housing. Students can live off-campus during their Sophomore and Junior years but it is extremely rare.

Just Be You

Family atmosphere. Literally we are a family here at Nova.

ehhh its decent

you can always have fun by just chillin in the dorm and drinking some orange juice. But if you trying to have a blast, you usually have to go to one of our off campus things, ticket parties are always clutch. other places require taxi's which can be a pain but overall if you know who to surround yourself with you can have fun doing anything really

Honors Program

The Honors Program at Villanova University is top-notch; with its new location in Garey Hall on West Campus, it has flourished into a superior academic and even social program. With small, seminar-style classes usually capped at 20 students, students have access to some of the university's best and brightest professors. Get on your philosophy professor's good side, and he might even invite you over to his house for homemade lasagna!

Public Safety Dudes Are Harsh

We're a catholic school, so yeah, they're pretty strict. As freshman it's especially hard because they even have a curfew on how late you can be with the opposite sex. Public safety is really strict but usually the RA's are chill.

Get to Know the Financial Aid Office

The people that work at the financial aid office are amazing and extremely helpful. I filled out all the financial aid information by myself without any help from my parents. As a high school graduate, the first time I did this process, it was extremely overwhelming and confusing. The people in the office really helped me get through it so I actually understood what all the different types of loans entailed. The aid I received was also very fair.

J. Crew Models

The majority of Villanova students are extremely socially conscious, meaning they take time to dress up for class more so than most schools. There's also a large Greek life community that fuels the social scene, particularity for underclassmen.

Villanova= a LEARNING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER :Every Professor at Villanova Genuinely Cares About Their Students

Academics at Villanova are excellent. Although, the course work is often very challenging students realize it will pay off in the end. In addition, all classes are taught by full time faculty members and Professors, many of which hold the highest possible degree in their field of study. In my freshman year alone 4/5 of my teachers held a PhD in their area of study. Also, TA's DO NOT TEACH CLASSES AT VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY!!!!

One of the main reasons why I chose to come to Villanova was because the positive academic environment it boasted. Not only was the work extremely challenging, but the Professors genuinely care about their students. Every single teacher that I have had thus far, as provided every student with numerous ways to contact them should we need to reach them outside of the classroom or their office hours which are held bi-weekly.If you can't make an office hour DON'T WORRY all professors are extremely accomadating and want you to succeed!

For example, I was having trouble studying during Finals, I emailed my teacher, and she offered to come in on her own time over the weekend to work with me. In addition, it's pretty much common place for professors to come on Campus after hours and hold study sessions, or reviews, resolving any last minute questions or concerns the night before a test.

Villanova= A LEARNING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

Outstanding Facilities

Villanova has great facilities. Gyms on each campus, pools, track, sand volleyball courts, tennis, and more. There are numerous hangout spots for students that are constantly taken advantage of. The library is great because you can find floors with complete silence or noise. Food is pretty good and with the Main Line just down the road there are many other choices.

Safety at Villanova

I have never felt unsafe at school. I've never heard of theft and there are constantly public safety officers driving and walking around campus. All students have public safety's emergency and non-emergency phone numbers in their phones. It's a great school.

Not Villa-No-Fun

From frat parties, house parties, sports team parties, ticket parties, parties at UPenn or other surrounding colleges, or clubs in Philly, there is always something to do at night. If you're 21+, bars become a big part of the social scene. If you want to go out every night, you can go out every night of the week--however, you probably shouldn't if you want to keep on top of your work.

Everyone Is Beautiful

The guys and girls at Villanova are among the most beautiful people you will see anywhere. You will see very few ugly or even mildly unattractive people walking around campus.

Lots of Drinking

It's pretty easy to find parties and alcohol, and even drugs.

Normal

It's not a rough climate. There are shuttles if you don't want to walk in the rain or cold, and the campus is beautiful no matter what

Laptops, WIFI, and Printing

Villanova is nice because each incoming freshman gets their own laptop at the start of the year, which they keep until sophomore year. At the end of sophomore year, the laptops are turned in and you receive a new laptop that you get to keep after graduation. The wireless network on campus is awesome. You can get internet everywhere on campus and I never have a problem with it not working. Villanova is also good about printing. At the start of the year, each student gets a $60 printing allowance, which doesn't seem like much but I don't know anyone who has ever come close to using it all.

Students

The student body is what makes Villanova so special. There is a huge sense of pride that every student carries.

Brand New Gym, New Buildings...

The Davis Center is the gym that students go to, it's brand new and super nice. Bartley (the business school) is also a new building that has great facilities and is most students go-to spot when they want to do work or just hang out.