Nova Points FAQs
1. WHY DID VILLANOVA IMPLEMENT A SUPPORT-BASED POINTS PROGRAM?
The Nova Points program - an objective mechanism that allows Villanova University to track donor giving - plays a critical role in the long-term success of Villanova Athletics. By encouraging support to Villanova Athletics and the University, Nova Points will create new opportunities for our student-athletes and teams. From scholarships to programmatic support, your donations will help propel Villanova to new levels of recognition and competition. The Nova Points program is based on best practices from across Division I athletic departments, yet customized for Villanova. Nova Points provide a transparent and equitable way to allocate tickets and access to select Villanova Athletics events.
2. WHERE CAN I FIND MY NOVA POINTS TOTAL?
Your initial Nova Points statement is available online. To check your total, please visit the Support Nova page on villanova.com and enter your login and password to access your account. If you do not have a Villanova ticket account, you can create one by visiting the Support Nova page on villanova.com. Villanova Athletics will update points weekly.
3. CAN I TRANSFER MY NOVA POINTS?
Nova Points may not be transferred from one person to another or from one account to another. Additionally, the transfer of points by virtue of a will, trust or other estate-planning document is prohibited. In the event of the death of an account holder, the surviving spouse/partner retains the Nova Points, provided the spouse/partner was on the account prior to the time of death. Please contact the Villanova Athletics Ticket Office to add/remove a name from an account or to split a group account. Any changes to your account must be made in writing and formally acknowledged by Villanova Athletics.
4. HOW WILL POINTS BE CALCULATED IN THE ABSENCE OF HISTORICAL RECORDS BY THE UNIVERSITY?
Nova Points will be calculated based on the documented records that Villanova University Advancement and Villanova Athletics have available to date. The timeframes for each one-time allocation coincides with the available season ticket holder records for each program.
5. DO MY NOVA POINTS EXPIRE?
Nova Points do not expire. You can continue to add to your Nova Points total, via donations to the University and the Villanova Athletic Fund, planned giving, ticket purchases, annual seat premiums, etc.
6. I SHARED A SEASON TICKET ACCOUNT WITH ANOTHER SEASON TICKET HOLDER AND PAID HIM/HER THE ANNUAL SEAT PREMIUMS AND COST OF THE TICKET EACH YEAR. WILL I RECEIVE NOVA POINTS?
The account holder who purchased the season tickets from the Villanova Athletic Ticket Office receives all of the Nova Points for the years of tickets purchased and all of the Nova Points for all the respective VAF per-seat gifts. All donors and season ticket holders are encouraged to establish their own accounts.
7. WHAT ABOUT COMBINED/POOLED ACCOUNTS?
Should you choose to keep a combined/pool account for tickets with other fans, please be aware that only one individual from the group is recognized as the account holder, and only that individual receives the Nova Points.
8. DO NOVA POINTS IMPACT STUDENTS?
No. Students will not be impacted by Nova Points. As in previous years, there will be a designated student section and lottery for Villanova students who wish to attend home games. Students will be seated along both baselines at the Finneran Pavilion, placing them closer to the court. We believe this will enhance the student fan experience and provide an even greater home court advantage for our Men's and Women's Basketball teams.
9. HOW DO MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES WORK WITH REGARD TO NOVA POINTS?
Fans who make a multi-year pledge will receive Nova Points immediately. However, the corresponding Villanova Athletics Annual Fund benefits will only be applied for the amount that has been received during each fiscal year.
10. DO PREVIOUS AND FUTURE MEN'S BASKETBALL SEAT DONATIONS COUNT TOWARD MY NOVA POINTS TOTAL?
Yes.
11. I'M INTERESTED IN DONATING AND EARNING NOVA POINTS. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS?
Villanova Athletics appreciates your support! Please contact the Villanova Athletic Fund at 610-519-3863 or visit supportvillanovaathletics.com to make a gift.
12. WHAT ABOUT PRIOR POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS?
The Nova Points program supersedes all previously communicated ticket allocation policies including, but not limited to, any grandfather clauses, verbal agreements and previous Villanova ticket policies.
13. HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY SEAT LOCATION?
The best way to improve your seat location at ticketed Villanova Athletics events, and at the Finneran Pavilion, is to improve your ranking in the Nova Points program through donations and season ticket purchases.
14. WILL ANY OF THE SEATING-RELATED COSTS I PAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
No. Under the new tax law, effective January 1, 2018, any contribution that entitles an individual to purchase tickets is not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Giving Guidelines
Ineligible Contributions
Contributions from donor advised funds, private foundations, matching gift programs and qualified IRA Charitable Rollovers are ineligible forms of payments when paying for a capital seat license, annual seat premiums and season tickets.
