This article will assist you with setting up your Villanova Account before your arrival to campus. You must first have your welcome email from University Information Technologies (UNIT) that includes your user ID, email address, and VIllanova number before proceeding. If you have not received this welcome email and feel you should have, please reach out to us at the support options available at support.villanova.edu or give us a call at 610-519-7777.
To set up your Villanova Account and email address, and enable access to all online Villanova resources, please follow the steps outlined below.
Reset your Password
- Visit the Self Service Password Reset page.
- Enter your alternate email address (the email address at which you received your UNIT welcome email) and your date of birth.
- Follow the instructions on the page to obtain a password for your User ID. You should then change this auto-generated password to something stronger and more memorable using the Change Password page.
Set up your Duo Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Most Villanova applications require you to sign-in. When prompted, enter your User ID (userid@villanova.edu) and password.
- Follow the instructions provided to enroll your device(s) in Duo, Villanova University’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) service.
- If you have any questions about enrolling your device, visit the Duo: Getting Started knowledge base article.
Explore the MyNova portal
Once you’ve set the password for your Villanova Account and completed Duo enrollment, you will have access to Villanova’s collection of online resources, including MyNova, a portal providing easy, one-step access to the University’s most frequently used applications, such as email, our learning management system, campus resources, and more.
Need assistance? Visit our knowledge base, submit a ticket or chat with us via support.villanova.edu. You can also call 610-519-7777 or email support@villanova.edu.