Villanova University
Reviews

Feel Safe!

It's really safe here! There's lights and help call boxes everywhere. Also safety officers patrol the whole campus all night.

Strictness' Negative Influence on Social Life

Villanova's campus is way too strict and has a very negative effect on students' social lives. Campus police and Residence Assistants (RAs) are likely to knock on a student's door simply if they hear talking inside of the room or apartment. One time, I was hanging out with three of my friends in my apartment, and an RA knocked on the door to look for alcohol. There wasn't any alcohol involved; we were simply spending time together. This strictness is not uncommon at all and discourages students from spending time with one another on campus. Instead, many students choose to spend time off campus, which is less safe than spending time on campus. If Villanova were not such a strict campus, it would promote significantly more social activities on campus.

I'm Not Saying Its a Police State, but...

The campus is ridiculously strict which is a large contributor to the label of Villa-no-fun. Many RAs are strict and unreasonable and administrative fines and punishments are steep. Anytime a student is caught with alcohol they face not only being written up (a slap on the wrist and sort of strike 1 from the administration), but also monetary fines based on the type and amount of alcohol. Public safety officers are posted at the entrances to most underclassman dorms and regularly patrol campus in cars and on bikes. Most are helpful and polite but a few are very gung-ho and hassle students unnecessarily. I have even seen them hassle designated drivers, threatening to have them arrested for transporting drunk students back to campus from the off campus social scene. Worse than public safety is the Radnor Police. The town has a special dislike for the Villanova students and this could not be expressed more clearly than in the actions of the Radnor PD. They follow Designated Drivers and cabs to find and break up house parties, and there is a very short leash for any student who steps a toe out of line. Citations for underage drinking and public drunkenness are quite common and there are often speed traps on the roads to campus in the mornings.

Pub Safety=Ugh

pub safety is terrible. they are out to get everyone

Awesome

villanova is like no other school. academics, catholicism, party scene.

Villanova Is the Definition of School Spirit

We are Nova Nation! Atheltics, especially basketball, at Villanova are extremely popular. Football, basketball, and lacrosse are some of the most popular sports at the school. When there are basketball games at the Pavilion, students actively seek transfer tickets from the student lottery if they didn't receive them originally. Everyone wants to be a part of the active students section. Villanova is all about school spirit.

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.

New Home

I love it at Villanova! I find that my life there is never boring and there's always something to do and the food is awesome! The only thing I would change is pick the whole thing up and bring it closer to home.

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.

Extremely Safe Campus

Villanova is located in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Philadelphia. There is no worry for crime at all on campus, plus campus safety is easy to reach. You'll receive their phone number at the beginning of the year. Sure you hear students talk about how they get some stuff stolen but I haven't had any problems with it

Great

Villanova is fun. Don't believe the stereotypes. The people here are normal kids and like to have fun. You can go out if you want on weekends if you want to spend the money to get to a party or you can stay in and watch movies in the common room with people. There's tons of school spirit and people really like it here. Everyone here dresses really well, and the campus is beautiful so it's a pretty wealthy scene, however athletics are a huge part here, so you can be anyone you want to be here.

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.

Good but in the Middle of Nowhere

The school is located in a wealthy area and there aren't many attractions for young people and there are no other stores than the school's that are within walking distance. However, it's a very safe area which is a plus.

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