1. New Student Orientation for Professional Education Courses
Congratulations!
We are excited that you have chosen Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies for your Continuing Professional Education! This new student orientation is designed to prepare you for your Professional Certificate Course. If you have a question that is not addressed by the information here, please feel free to contact the College of Professional Studies at any time.
New Student Orientation for Professional Education Courses

2. Christine Palus, PhD Dean, College of Professional Studies (CPS)
Program Contacts
Christine Palus, PhD Dean, College of Professional Studies (CPS)
Susan Leighton
Director of Academic Programs
Maryjo Sireci
Assistant Director, Student Services
The mission of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) is to provide an academically rigorous education to high achieving adults who are balancing educational and professional aspirations with life’s commitments.  
Grounded in the Augustinian mission and core values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas (translated as truth, unity and love), CPS celebrates the diversity and creativity of all members of our academic community, and seeks to inspire global citizenship, professional excellence, and lifelong learning.
CPS embodies Villanova’s enduring commitment to provide access to academic excellence, and offers premier, relevant, and innovative programs, taught by an engaging faculty of scholars and practitioners
Christine Palus, PhD Dean of the College of Professional Studies is committed to the advancement of this mission. Professional education students are supported by the Academic Programs Team to ensure that all of your Academic needs are met.
Liz Remelius
Program Coordinator
Corie Alicea
Program Coordinator

3. Admitted Students Checklist
Set up your Villanova account. And, if you prefer, forward your Villanova to your personal account.
Get tech help by reaching out to UNIT 
Request your Parking Permit
Pay your bill
Get your Wildcard (student ID)
Get familiar with Villanova using the Campus Map
Sign up for Nova Alert
First things first!
Before your course begins, there are a few things you will need to do.
You will receive an official Villanova User ID and a Villanova University account from UNIT (University Information Technologies). As a student, please check your Villanova regularly.  We will use it to correspond with you regarding a variety of important points. It is possible to forward your from your Villanova account to another account. If you prefer to use another address, be sure to have your Villanova messages forwarded there.
If you did not receive the from UNIT or encounter any technical difficulties, please contact UNIT’s helpdesk at or
If your course is on-campus or a hybrid course, there are a few additional steps to consider. If you will be driving to campus, you will need to purchase a parking permit. Permits can be ordered online and picked up in the parking office which is located in Garey Hall (number 51 on the Campus Map).
Once you order your parking permit, you will be billed by the University Bursar, more on this in a moment.
You may want to obtain a student id, known as your Wildcard as it will allow you access into certain buildings such as the Falvey Memorial Library.
You can find the campus map, directions to campus and information on local trains by clicking the Campus Maps link
Finally, NOVA Alert delivers important emergency alerts, notifications such as school closings and updates to any mobile device or you choose to register.

4. University Bursar
Your V-bill can be accessed through myNova.  Go to myNova and search "V-Bill Students" at: 
Tuition and other fees are managed through the Bursar’s Office and are due by the first day of class in the respective semester. Please note that you must access your “V-Bill” online. You will not receive an invoice in the mail or via . This includes the charge for your parking permit. The Parking Office cannot accept payment for your permit. Failure to settle your Bursar account will prevent you from accessing your grades or receiving your Certificate of course completion.
The Bursar’s Office is located in Kennedy Hall (building #21), first floor. For more information, visit or call (610)

5. To access MyNOVA, go to mynova. villanova
To access MyNOVA, go to mynova.villanova.edu and enter your username and password. Additional information can be found here: MyNOVA FAQ
MyNOVA is the University’s online student information
system. The MyNOVA portal is customized to bring you the
targeted information you need based on your university profile.
Through MyNOVA, you can access the CPS Admitted Students channel for useful quick links

6. New to Blackboard? Access the “Getting Started Guide” by clicking here.
Blackboard is a Web-based learning management system (LMS) designed to support fully online courses or provide a space for face-to-face course supplementation. Blackboard provides many types of tools and features for enriching the learning experience. While this is primarily a tool for online learning, some of the on-campus courses will also utilize Blackboard.

7. Additional Resources Campus Dining Falvey Memorial Library Bookstore
Public Safety
Student Support Services
Tutoring
Math Learning Resource Center
Writing Center
Career Center
There are a variety of dining options across campus making it easy for you to grab a quick bite before class or perhaps coffee during a break. Visit the University Dining Services link for locations and times.
The Falvey Memorial Library is located in the center of campus, building #18 on the campus map, and is accessible with your student id, your Wildcard only.
The Villanova University Shop is located in Kennedy Hall building #21 on the Campus Map. Shop online or in store for a full selection of school supplies, collegiate apparel, computer accessories, gifts and more.
On the public safety website you can find information about campus security and emergency procedures.
Finally, Villanova offers a variety of services to promote students’ well-being and success. Visit the Student Support Services link for more information on available services.

8. Academic Policies ← Academic Calendar Academic Policies →
Please familiarize yourself with the CPS academic calendar. In addition, you are responsible for adhering to the Academic Policies as outlined in the Non-credit Professional Programs Supplements. Take time to review, the procedures for adding/dropping or requesting a course withdrawal as well as the policy on attendance, in particular.
Academic Policies →

9. Connect With Us
We invite you to connect with us across all our social media platforms. Click on any image to be directed to it’s corresponding link. Additionally, all images within this presentation contain links to their corresponding webpages.

10. 800 E. Lancaster Avenue Vasey Hall, Room 104 Villanova, PA 19085
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Thank you for taking the time to view the New Student Orientation for Professional Education Courses. We hope you’ve found this information helpful. Thank you for choosing Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies to enhance your professional development. Please contact us should you need any assistance and enjoy your course!