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The MyNova portal allows users to have access to many of Villanova's applications such as email, Banner, Blackboard, Novasis, and much more without having to separately log into those applications.
The Wildcard is your university ID card. It will give you access to your residence hall, dining halls, library, numerous academic doors, your Nova Bucks™ account, print allowance, vending machines, and sporting events.
Get IT help by interacting with Technology Services support staff at the Service Desk
Blackboard is a suite of learning tools which provide instructors a means to reach and gauge their students in a number of ways. Get Blackboard access for your TA's, request a course copy/merge, or request training on Blackboard features.
Service requests related to employee onboarding and status changes.
vDesktop is Technology Services' virtual desktop technology that provides access to a high-performing virtual machine through a variety of devices. vDesktop allows users to access a Windows desktop and various software applications virtually via any computer with an Internet connection.
Villanova University provides a Software Portal, designed to provide you with easy access to a wide range of software available for download.
The Office of Information Security (OIS) conducts a security assessment as the initial step in a multi-phase evaluation by the University before approving or onboarding a new vendor/third-party within Villanova University's environment. Our main goal is to ensure these entities are properly vetted and provide appropriate protections for Villanova's institutional data. This process, otherwise known as the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) review, informs risk mitigation during the scoping and contracting phase, identifying additional contractual or technical/information security requirements and helping avoid unforeseen delays in engagement, implementation or onboarding.
The vPrint program is designed to ensure that students have adequate access to printing resources in order to accomplish academic work.
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite that includes popular applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Nova Data provides a centralized way for university community members to request access to core enterprise data.
A Shared Mailbox provides a place where multiple people can access the same mailbox and send from the same address.
Technology Services' TechZone locations are staffed with over 25 student consultants who work cooperatively with full time professional staff for all hardware, software, and technical problems students may have with their personal laptop and other on-campus computing experiences.
Requests relating to the Banner self service application, Novasis.
As part of Villanova’s continuing efforts to enhance data protection, the University requires multi-factor authentication to access critical web-based Villanova resources (such as MyNova, Blackboard, Zoom, and Microsoft 365).
Request to create or end a Courtesy Card for a non-Villanova employee.
Requests for the creation and updating of distribution lists needed for emailing groups of individuals within the Villanova community.
Zoom Phone is Villanova University’s phone platform. It is a softphone system, meaning it is a downloadable application that allows you to make and receive phone calls over the internet using mobile devices and laptops.
D2L-Brightspace will be Villanova University's new learning management system (LMS) for all courses starting with the Summer 2026 semester and can be accessed at brightspace.villanova.edu. D2L-Brightspace allows faculty and students to access course content, complete learning activities such as assignments & quizzes, provide grades & feedback, as well as offer additional modern, innovative learning technologies to use in courses.
Microsoft Outlook is Villanova university's primary email and calendaring application.
GlobalProtect, Villanova University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN), securely connects you to private or restricted online services on the Villanova network from off-campus locations. Visit the VPN: Getting Started page for assistance with setup and installation of GlobalProtect.