From the University Archives: Welcome to Class of 2026

A Peek into First Year Orientation of the Past

 1981 Orientation. Counselors doing the can-can dance.

New Student Orientation is designed to welcome and introduce students to what it means to be a Villanovan. During Orientation, first-year and transfer students participate in programs, presentations and activities designed to familiarize themselves with academic and cultural life at Villanova. In celebration of Villanova’s orientation tradition is photographs from orientation throughout the years.

1983 Orientation. Two women discussing the program.

1976 Orientation. Orientation Counselor directing people.

1960 Orientation. Sophomores overseeing Freshman games.

Students at Registration, 1982