GRAD CLAS NOTES

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduate Newsletter

GRAD CLASNOTESCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduate Newsletter
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Dean's Message

Greetings! Now that October is upon us and the leaves have started to fall, I hope that you have comfortably settled in your graduate studies at Villanova. This fall, we were thrilled to welcome over 300 new students to our Master's and PhD programs, hailing from 30 states and 13 foreign countries.


Below, I offer some "tips for success" that I shared at new student orientation in August. Whether you're just starting your graduate school journey, or even nearing its completion, I think these are important to reflect on and remember.


  1. Take risks. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself. Take a course outside your area of interest; talk with a faculty member or a fellow student who is studying a topic you're not familiar with. These experiences and exchanges may help you discover a new passion, or give you a different perspective on your own work.
  2. Get to know students from other disciplines. Connect with your fellow students across the college and beyond, as sometimes our most meaningful academic and personal growth comes from collaborating with people with diverse interests and backgrounds.
  3. Embrace the Villanova community. Explore our campus and our community and take advance of all they have to offer; the opportunities are endless.
  4. Make time for work and play. Balance is important in all of our lives. Remember to take time and have fun! We are here to support and encourage you.


On behalf of the entire Office of Graduate Studies, I wish you a very productive and engaging semester!


- Christine Palus, PhD, Dean of Graduate Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Summer Research Fellowships

The Office of Graduate Studies invested in its students to help them engage in research critical to their academic journeys. Read more
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Alumnus Earns Selection to New York Musical Festival

Christopher Dayett's ’16 MA, new work, Dorian Gray the Musical, won selection to New York Musical Festival July 12-14. Read more
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Persistence, Passion and Community

Mark Eastburn '17 MA took a unique path to his Master's in Biology. Read more

Manage Your Academic or Professional Career

Did you know that Villanova has a dedicated team to help you win competitive fellowships and grants? The Center for Research and Fellowships (CRF) is dedicated to helping you apply for national scholarships and fellowships, such as the prestigious Fulbright program, as well as securing funding for research. Visit their website to lean more.


Villanova's Career Center offers many services to help you prepare to advance in your profession. Visit their website to learn about career counseling, networking, job search assistance and more!
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Events, Reminders and Tips

Graduate Student Ambassador Program
Interested in getting more involved at Villanova? Apply to be a Graduate Student Ambassador! Email Ashley Leamon at ashley.leamon@villanova.edu for details and the application.

Graduating this Spring?
If you plan to graduate in May 2018, you must apply by January 31, 2018. Please visit the Commencement Information page to review the graduation application requirements and procedures.


Free Microsoft Upgrade
Microsoft Office 2016 is available for actively enrolled students and current Villanova faculty and staff to install on personal computers via the Office 365 Portal. To upgrade your current version, remove old versions of office before installing the new version.

  1. Log in to Office 365 Portal. You will see an Install Office 2016 button on the top right of the page.
  2. Click it to download the software, additional instructions will appear.

For more information, visit the Office Online FAQs page.