A n E d u c a t i o n i n t h e F r a n c i s c a n T r a d i t i o n

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Alvernia combines the personal touch and attention of a small private

college with many of the opportunities of an outstanding university. It’s

the best of both worlds! As a student, you’ll benefit from our liberal arts

foundation that offers a well-rounded education to help you develop

your own opinions, attitudes and beliefs. You’ll also receive first-rate

professional preparation to provide you with the skills and knowledge

you’ll need for career success after graduation.

If you are like most of our students, you’ll appreciate the small class

sizes and breadth of our academic programs all taught by faculty who

are experts in their fields and equally committed to your success.

Alvernia is a great value among private universities, and we work hard

to keep our costs affordable for families. In fact, when compared

to other leading private colleges, you’ll find our tuition cost is less

than the national average. We also offer generous scholarships and

financial aid to help you realize your college dreams.

As one of only 22 Franciscan institutions in the United States, we promote

a values-based learning philosophy guided by the ideal of “knowledge

joined with love” that shapes our educational philosophy and strong

campus community. Our emphasis on developing ethical leaders with

moral courage is blended with a commitment to service in a campus

environment that provides our students the ideal setting to grow and develop.

WhyAlvernia?

Employers often tell us that they look to Alvernia first when they’re hiring because they know that with an Alvernia graduate, they’re hiring someone with high ethical standards.Dr. Thomas F. Flynn, Alvernia University President

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Academics ............................................................ 3

Faculty ................................................................. 11

Spiritual Life ........................................................ 13

Service & Leadership .......................................... 15

Residential Life ................................................... 18

Student Life ......................................................... 20

Around Alvernia ................................................. 23

Arts & Culture ...................................................... 25

Athletics & Recreation ........................................ 28

Career Connections ............................................ 32

Campus Visit ....................................................... 35

Financial Aid ....................................................... 37

Apply for Admission ............................................ 40

Programs of Study .............................................. 41

With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of less than 20, the Alvernia experience is personal. The Student Center, pictured here, is a hub for campus activity.

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Alvernia offers a range of academic programs with

a learning approach grounded in the real world.

As a student you will have access to more than 50

majors and minors in nearly every field to prepare

you for your career of choice.

With a foundation in the liberal arts tradition, our

curriculum and instruction will help develop your

critical thinking skills and encourage you to explore

your own ideas. It’s an approach that produces

well-rounded individuals who are ready to succeed

no matter what path they choose. For students

who seek greater intellectual challenges, our honors

program is ideal. It’s designed to encourage

academic excellence and facilitate the exchange

of ideas between students with different interests

and in different disciplines.

We want every student to reach their full potential

and we offer resources to do just that. The Learning

Center is available to students who would like assis-

tance in most courses, with peer and professional

tutors available to help students build skills in writing,

math, science and foreign languages.

Learning at Alvernia comes to life through hands-on

experiences such as:

Domestic and international service projects,

including programs with the Holleran Center

for Community Engagement and the O’Pake

Institute for Ethics, Leadership & Public Service

Study Abroad and internship opportunities

Our unique Washington Center Experience

academicslearning without limits

www.alvernia.edu/academics

Get to knowour faculty

Students are chosen for the Honors Program because we believe that they will thrive in this environment and achieve academic excellence.

Victoria Williams, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Political Science

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Alvernia combines the diverse academic opportunities of a thriving university with the personal attention of an outstanding college.

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Preparing you for a successful career and a rewarding future

is a priority at Alvernia. You’ll learn about life and develop as

a person. But equally important, you’ll get the training and

knowledge needed to land that first job after graduation.

Our graduates go on to work at many top organizations,

including Boeing, Calvin Klein, Disney, Coca-Cola, ESPN,

GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett-Packard and the FBI, to name just

a few. Others choose to attend graduate school at places

such as the University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon,

Seton Hall, Lehigh, Villanova, Temple and Ohio State.

To support our students’ academic success, we have

recently invested in a number of multimillion-dollar

additions to our campus, including:

A laser laboratory supporting our science programs

A state-of-the-art learning suite for our criminal justice

and counseling programs

A theater and recital hall

An Educational Technology Center and media suite

An art gallery, music studios and rehearsal spaces

An expanded Library Learning Commons equipped

with the latest technology and resource options

These are only the most recent features of the renaissance

occurring on our campus. It really is an exciting time to be

at Alvernia!

academicsLearning for Real Life

Get to knowour faculty

We are nurturing and caring, but we are going to push you to do your best.

Mary Ellen Wells, J.D.Associate Professor

of Business

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The College of Arts & Sciences links learning with a strong liberal arts

foundation, providing you with a well-rounded education that gives the

options you want in choosing your future.

Core courses in the sciences, humanities, social sciences and foreign languages

open your mind to new ideas and ways of thinking. They help you learn to

think critically, communicate effectively and solve complex problems — skills

that are vital for career success and for a fulfilling life. This kind of focus further

hones your intellectual abilities while preparing you to advance your academic

interests through graduate school or pursue a wide range of career paths.

Our approach to learning in the College of Arts & Sciences develops your

intellectual promise, fosters your ethical and moral perspectives and

enhances your leadership potential. The expertise of our diverse faculty

members extends Alvernia’s commitment to ethics and leadership beyond

the classroom into scholarship and service.

academicsCollege of Arts & Sciences

www.alvernia.edu/academics/arts-and-sciences

Completed in 2006, the O’Pake Science Center is Alvernia’s largest academic building and is equipped with 10 state-of-the-art laboratory/SMART classrooms.

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Biochemistry

Biology

Bio-Medical Technology

Chemistry

Chemistry-Medical Technology

Communication

Corporate

Film, Culture & Creative Arts

Journalism

Media Design & Production

Public Relations & Advertising

Theatre Studies

English

Forensic Science

General Science

History

Liberal Studies

Mathematics

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

General

Counseling/Rehabilitation

Forensic Psychology

Sport Psychology

Theatre

Theology

(For a comprehensive list, see page 41.)

Krysta Blocher ’10

Major: Communication

Board Operator

WRFY Y102 Radio Station

I truly enjoyed my time at Alvernia; it really helped me get to where I am today.

AlumniProfilePrograms of Study

Alvernia’s College of Professional Programs offers

a wide variety of career-focused majors for in-

demand professions that prepare tomorrow’s

leaders in growing fields. As a student, you’ll

develop highly marketable skills that will allow you

to thrive in the fast-paced world you’ll encounter

as a professional. You’ll be exposed to real-world

lessons that will support your growth as a broadly

educated lifelong learner as well as a reflective

professional and engaged global citizen.

As an aspiring law enforcement leader, clinician,

manager, therapist or consultant, you’ll be offered

an array of field placement opportunities, often with

diverse populations, to develop the knowledge,

skills and understanding to reach your full

potential. Our professors bring their practical

experience into the classroom to anchor learning

in a setting that is ideal to help you meet your

personal and professional goals.

Athletic Training

Behavioral Health

Business

Accounting

Human Resource Management

Management

Marketing

Sport Management

Criminal Justice Administration

Education

Early Childhood (PreK-4) & Special Education (PreK-8)

Middle School (4-8)

Secondary (7-12)

Healthcare Science

Nursing

Occupational Therapy (5-year Master’s Degree)

Social Work

(For a comprehensive list, see page 41.)

academicsCollege of Professional Programs

www.alvernia.edu/academics/professional-programs

Zach Zima ’13

Major: Marketing

StudentProfile The Alvernia business program is helping me to gain the training needed for graduation and also to use the knowledge I’ve learned in real-life scenarios so I am prepared for the real world.

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Professors Who Care Alvernia professors will challenge you and strongly

support you in your studies. Our faculty members will

encourage you to reflect not only on your responsibility to

stretch yourself to exceed your abilities and limitations, but

also to apply your talent for the betterment of others as an

agent of positive social change.

Our president, Dr. Thomas F. Flynn, not only leads our

university — he is active in the classroom as well. Recently,

he team-taught the Faith and Doubt in Literature class with

Dr. Donna Yarri and Dr. Carrie Fitzpatrick.

facultyfirst-class

Experts. Advisors. Mentors.Our professors are accomplished scholars, experts in their

fields and supportive mentors who are committed foremost

to their students’ success. Outside the classroom, many

regularly publish books and articles, present scholarly works

at national and international conferences and serve as experts

to the news media.

Above all, our professors love to teach and they thrive on

your curiosity, enthusiasm for learning and accomplishments

in and out of the classroom. They spend time with you as

instructors, advisors and mentors and help you acquire the

knowledge and skills you’ll need after graduation.

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www.alvernia.edu/news/faculty_scholarship

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Beth Berret, Ed.D., SPHR

Associate Professor of Business

Di You, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Psychology

Takele Tassew, Ph.D.Assistant Professor

of Economics

Tim H. Blessing, Ph.D.Professor of History and Political Science

Spencer S. Stober, Ed.D.Professor of Biology

Karen S. Thacker, Ph.D., RN, CNEDean, College of Professional Programs

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Alvernia isn’t like everywhere or anywhere else. Our Catholic heritage

guides us to foster ethical leadership and service to others while

promoting civic engagement as a lifelong pursuit in every career and

life path. Our Franciscan mission influences all that we do, from our

curriculum and culture to what we teach and how we teach it. This

creates a learning environment that encourages students to follow their

individual gifts to transform themselves and the world around them.

Alvernia’s unique learning environment is abundant with opportunities

for students of all backgrounds to enrich their ethical, moral and

spiritual development. Many students are active in Campus Ministry

and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, which provide opportunities to

engage in a community of faith, pursue a life of service and advance

peace and social justice initiatives. Others enjoy involvement with

Alvernia’s nationally recognized Holleran Center for Community

Engagement and the O’Pake Institute for Ethics, Leadership & Public

Service. The university also offers a rich liturgical life for all interested

students, who are welcomed to Mass on Sunday and during the week.

spirituallife developing your

mind, heart & soul

www.alvernia.edu/faith-values

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Our Franciscan core institutional values — service, humility, collegiality, contemplation and peacemaking — have a universal ethical appeal.

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Cristina Urena ’14

Major: Psychology

serviceleadership

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Doing Well and Doing GoodAt Alvernia, service learning and volunteer opportunities abound. You’ll be

inspired to help those in need through community service activities that will

expose you to environmental, cultural and social justice issues as well as a

variety of programs and activities.

Our service trips are popular with students who want to combine their

desire to help those in need with an interest in exploring cultures different

from their own. Recent trips have included travel to Ecuador, the Dominican

Republic, New Orleans and Appalachia.

Caring for each other, our planet and our community come together with

a first-class education to provide you with an unparalleled environment to

belong, grow, develop and bloom — as a person and a professional.

For more information about service learning and volunteer opportunities, visit

www.alvernia.edu/about/holleran-center/community-service.html

StudentProfile Just like so many people have helped me at Alvernia, I want to help other college students in the future.

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Completed in 2005, Judge Hall is situated in the heart of campus and offers suite-style apartment living.

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livinga place

you’ll call home

on

When it comes to on-campus housing,

Alvernia makes you feel right at home.

Our student housing is known for offering

spacious and clean accommodations that

make living on campus your best bet. Campus

housing features all the latest amenities,

including high-speed Internet connections,

cable TV, air-conditioning/heating units in

each room or suite, free laundry facilities,

study areas and much more. Housing choices

include traditional residence halls, suites,

townhouses and new apartment-style buildings

— all just a short walk to classes and the

Physical Education Center.

The Student Center is the hub of campus life,

with a renovated dining hall and Crusader

Café, which is always open between classes

and for late-night study breaks.

campus

Living on campus has been a fabulous experience. It has allowed

me to meet many people, stay involved and grow as an individual.

Kayla Morgan ’13Psychology

new on campus

The two latest additions to the Founders Village residence halls, left, opened in August. With room for 185 students, the state-of-the-art facilities have fast become the most popular housing option on campus, with apartments for upperclassmen and innovative suites ideal for small learning communities.

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At Alvernia, you’ll build friendships that will last a lifetime.

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You’re Going to Love It HereWhile you’re here, you’ll build

your self-confidence as you learn

to solve problems, make important

decisions and develop critical

thinking and leadership skills. In

between, you’ll make friendships

that will last a lifetime and develop

enduring relationships with faculty,

students and alumni that you’ll

treasure forever.

But you’ll also have your share

of just plain fun through your

involvement in a rich campus life

that includes more than 55

clubs, intramural sports,

research projects, academic

societies and much more!

Alvernia Education

Association

Alvernia Theatre Club

The Alvernian (student

newspaper)

Athletic Training Student

Association

Black Student Union

& Ethnic Awareness

Society

Campus Activities Board

(CAB)

Chorus

Council for Exceptional

Children

Criminal Justice

Association

Environmental Club

Game Club

Gay-Straight Alliance

History Club

Honors Council

Institute of Management

Accountants

InterVarsity Christian

Fellowship

Intramurals Athletic Board

Marketing & Communication

Association

Music Ensembles

Pep Band

Phi Beta Lambda

(business)

Political Science Club

Pre Health Club

Psychology Club

Science Association

Sigma Tau Delta

Social Work Association

Society for Human Resource

Management (SHRM)

(student chapter)

Sport Management

Association

Stitch to Serve

Student Athletic

Advisory Committee

Student Government

Association (SGA)

Student Nurses

Association

Student Occupational

Therapy Association

Students Teaching

Others Peace

Substance Abuse

Awareness Society

Theology Club

Student Clubs and Organizations

studentlife

Get your passport ready! Our expanded Study Abroad program will allow you to experience opportunities to study around the world while working toward your Alvernia degree. Sites include Africa, Australia, England, Ireland, Italy and Spain.

StudyAbroad

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alverniaaround

Our HometownAlvernia is located in a quiet residential neighborhood

just minutes from downtown Reading, Pennsylvania,

in the heart of historic Berks County. Reading offers a

mix of cultural entertainment destinations such as the

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, the Reading Public

Museum, outlet shopping, minor-league sports

(Reading Phillies, Reading Royals, Reading United

and Reading Express) and concerts at the Sovereign

Center. You will also find plenty of opportunities for

community involvement, internships and fieldwork

experience at many local businesses, agencies

and organizations.

The beautiful Blue Marsh Lake is close to campus,

offering biking, hiking, kayaking, swimming and more.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, French Creek State Park

and plenty of great golf courses are also nearby.

Our convenient location is an easy car ride away

from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and

Washington, D.C.

www.alvernia.edu/about/reading

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around Discover our scenic campus in historic Berks County, Pa.

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For more than 50 years, Alvernia has been providing a

dynamic environment for students and community members

to experience arts and cultural events. Whether through

student performances, visiting lecturers, featured faculty

presentations or guest artists, the arts are alive at Alvernia!

For many of our students, the arts are an ideal venue to

express themselves through theater performances, concerts

and art exhibits.

In addition, our annual Lecture Series and Literary Festival

feature world-class presenters who provide outstanding

access to extraordinary learning experiences. These

complement classroom activities and provide insights and

perspectives from around the world. We invite everyone to

participate in university events, theater performances and

lectures hosted throughout the year.

Francis Hall Theater and Recital Hall provides a first-class

venue for many arts performances and cultural events and

remains the historical landmark of the university.

artsculture&

Arts & Culture

Get to knowour faculty

Our audiences and students have felt very positive about the work we have done. We welcome theatre majors and non-majors, and I am very proud of that.

Nathan Thomas, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theatre

Electra

Macbeth

Oklahoma!

Romeo and Juliet

Tales of Shoogilly

The Good Woman of Setzuan

The Seagull

The Shadow

The Skin of Our Teeth

Recent Student Productions

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Award-winning actor William Salyers appearing in the Alvernia student production of The Seagull.

It’s A Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre

Jeffrey Gaines

Alvernia students perform The Shadow

by Evgeny Shvarts.

Spoken Hand Percussion Ensemble

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traditionprouda

Crusader NationAlvernia has a reputation for winning athletic

teams and a fired-up school spirit. Students

are known to rally around our teams and

cheer on the Crusaders for both home and away

games no matter the sport, while our

student athletes enjoy the competition of NCAA

Division III intercollegiate sports, club sports and

intramural programs.

Since 1992, Alvernia has appeared in 28 NCAA

tournaments — nine in baseball, seven in men’s

basketball, six in women’s basketball, three in

field hockey and one each in men’s golf, softball

and men’s tennis.

Alvernia competes in the Commonwealth

Conference of the Middle Atlantic Conferences

(MAC). The MAC includes Albright, Alvernia,

Arcadia, Delaware Valley, DeSales, Eastern,

Elizabethtown, Farleigh Dickinson-Florham,

Hood, King’s, Lebanon Valley, Lycoming,

Manhattanville, Messiah, Misericordia,

Stevenson, Widener and Wilkes.

Men’s Teams Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Ice Hockey*

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

*club sports

Women’s TeamsBasketball

Cheerleading*

Cross Country

Dance*

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

athletics.alvernia.edu

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Intramurals3-on-3 Basketball

3-on-3 Soccer

5-on-5 Basketball

Disc Golf

Flag Football

Fun Run

Inner-Tube Water Polo

Table Tennis

Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Wiffleball

FitnessAerobics

Cardio Fitness Room

Fitness Assessments

Kickboxing

Open Gym

Pilates

Self-Defense

Tai Chi

Trail Running

Weight Room

Yoga

fun & fitness

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IntramuralsYou don’t have to be a competitive athlete to enjoy sports at Alvernia. Our

robust intramural program attracts students of all skill levels and interests

who are involved with intramural teams to stay in shape, make friends,

compete or just have fun.

Whether you’re looking to play volleyball on the outdoor campus courts or

after-class disc golf on our nine-hole course, Alvernia has plenty of ways for

you to stay fit and have fun! You can also take advantage of a full range of

fitness programs, including Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, Tai Chi and aerobics. Or

you can grab a workout with friends in the fitness center or free-weight room.

fun & fitnessThe turf field is the perfect

spot for outdoor sports like intramural soccer, field hockey

and lacrosse. It’s also a great place to cheer on the Crusaders.

Construction is underway on the new Campus Commons featuring a large two-story fitness center, a dance/ aerobics studio and a campus “living room” complete with a fireplace. The Center will accommodate more than 100 students for leisure activities, study and programs.

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Opened in the Fall of 1999, the Student Center serves as the hub for student activities. The first floor houses a cafeteria with a patio dining area, the Crusader Café, and the university bookstore. The second floor is home to Undergraduate Admission and public safety offices.

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careerAnticipating your first job? Thinking

ahead to grad school? We are

already thinking about your future,

too. All the time.

Preparing you for a career and a

successful, rewarding future is our

priority. At Alvernia, you’ll get the

training and knowledge you’ll need

to land that all-important job or to

continue your studies at the graduate

level. Our career center and alumni

network offer a variety of resources

for you to tap and put to work in

establishing your career.

Beginning in your freshman year,

you can work with Alvernia’s

Career Development Office to

start planning your future. The

office provides easy access to

a variety of on-campus resources

to help you, including:

Assessment tools

Job listings

Access to internships

Electronic job databases

Career counseling

Skill-building workshops

Your Tomorrow Is Our Priority Today

services

Ashley Knight ’10

Third Grade Teacher,

Mooreland Elementary School

AlumniProfile My education at Alvernia helped me with the planning aspect of my job. Alvernia prepared me for teaching with two really great student teaching experiences in a rural school and an inner-city school.

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afteralverniaYour Future Starts HereAt Alvernia, you’ll chart your course to a bright future, just like

many of our successful alumni! We measure our success by our

grad uates’ personal and professional satisfaction and by the many

ways they contribute to the greater good in all areas of society. Our

graduates work in education, healthcare, social services, large and

small businesses, the media, law firms, law enforcement, all levels

of government and in many other professions and fields. No matter

what your aspirations and dreams, we’ll give you the tools and

support to help you thrive.

Daniel Carr ’10

Major: Nursing

Registered Nurse

Pulmonary/Cardiac Unit

Virtua Marlton Hospital

AlumniProfile

Alvernia’s nursing program helped me understand the diagnosis and care provided instead of relying solely on a textbook.

www.alvernia.edu/after-alvernia

Partial List of EmployersCaron Treatment Centers

Children’s National Medical Center

CNN Washington Bureau

C-SPAN

Electronic Data Systems

Ernst & Young

ESPN

Federal Bureau of Investigation

GlaxoSmithKline

Harvard University

Kellogg Company

Merck & Co., Inc.

Missoula Children’s Theatre

Philadelphia 76ers

Sovereign Bank

The Walt Disney Company

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Wyeth Pharmaceutical

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Michael Heimbach ’88Senior Director of Global Security at ESPN. On the set, center, with Mike Greenberg, left, and Mike Golic of ESPN’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning” show.

Ryan Rutherford ’09 Social Media Director Lux Performance Group, LLC

Amanda Fenkner ’08Manager, Ticket Office Business Operations at Washington Redskins

Carol Klimas ’84 President

Lake Ridge Academy

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campus

visitBeautiful. Peaceful.

Welcoming.

Rain or shine, the campus quad is a great place to hang out and is often the site of major campus events.

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visitThe Experience That CountsMany Alvernia students still remember their first

campus visit and the tremendous impression it

made on them. Visiting Alvernia is the only way to

experience what makes this a truly special place

where you can be yourself.

We know you and your family have busy lives, so we

offer a number of convenient ways to experience

Alvernia for yourself. You can schedule an individual

visit or a one-day shadow visit, attend an information

session or open house or get a feel for real life on

campus with an overnight visit. You can meet with an

admissions counselor, sit in on a class, talk with pro-

fessors, coaches and students — even get to know

your future teammates. To schedule a visit or register

for an introductory event, call us at 1-888-ALVERNIA

or go online at www.alvernia.edu/visit.

From Drive Time

Philadelphia 1 hour

Harrisburg, PA 1 hour

Wilmington, DE 1 hour, 15 minutes

Scranton, PA 2 hours

Baltimore, MD 2 hours, 15 minutes

Newark, NJ 2 hours, 15 minutes

New York, NY 2 hours, 30 minutes

Washington, DC 3 hours

New Haven, CT 4 hours

Springfield, MA 5 hours

Harrisburg

York

New York CityNewark

Allentown

Scranton

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Md.

Virginia

Del.

New York

Ohio

Conn.

N.J.

WestVirginia

Wilmington

Dover

Washington, D.C.

Baltimore

Allentow

Philadelph

Driving Distances from Regional Cities

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Alvernia offers a top-quality education at a private

university that fits into your budget. We under-

stand that your ability to learn isn’t determined

by your family’s income, and neither should your

opportunity to get a great college education.

Our staff will work with you to make your Alvernia

education affordable, pursuing all available

options to develop a plan to help you finance

your college education.

We offer the scholarships and financial aid to

help you achieve your college dream. In fact,

99% of undergraduates receive some type of

financial award or aid, and our average award is

over $16,000. To see what you may qualify for,

visit our financial aid web page and complete our

net-price calculator.

www.alvernia.edu/financialaid

Financial Aid

An Alvernia education is valuable and affordable. In fact, the cost of tuition continues to be less than the national average for private universities.

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investmentin yourfuture

Paying for Your EducationAt Alvernia, there are many ways to pay for your

education. Pursuing financial aid is easy, and we

encourage everyone to apply.

We also offer payment plans as a convenient alterna-

tive, featuring equal monthly payments, no interest,

no credit review and automated payment options.

To learn more about these options and for details

about our scholarships and awards, contact

the Office of Student Financial Planning at

financialaid@alvernia.edu or 610.796.8356.

Endowed Scholarships

Federal Loans

Need-based Grants and Awards

Merit Scholarships

Partnership Awards

Private and Alternative Loan Options

Student Employment

Transfer Scholarships

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Admission to Alvernia Our friendly Alvernia attitude extends to the ease

of applying for admission. Once you have decided

to apply, our supportive admissions staff will help

you along the way.

We use a rolling admission process, which means

that we constantly accept and review applications

contingent on openings in specific academic

majors. We recommend submitting your application

as early as possible, and you may apply any time

after your junior year in high school. After receiving

your completed application, we make every effort to

notify you of our decision within four to six weeks.

To apply you’ll need to submit the following:

Completed application for admission

Non-refundable $25 application fee

Personal essay

Official high school transcripts

Official SAT or ACT scores sent directly

from the testing agency

Two letters of recommendation if applying to

our nursing program

Thinking of making a change? We welcome transfer

students who are eager to continue their career

preparation at a university committed to providing

personal attention and flexible class schedules. We

make it easy for you to become part of the Alvernia

community and we work with you to make your

transfer painless and easy.

applynow

www.alvernia.edu/admissions/undergraduate

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Programs of StudyMajors & MinorsAthletic TrainingBehavioral HealthB

*Addiction Studies *Child Welfare *Mental Health BiochemistryBiologyB

Biology-Medical Technology

BusinessB: Accounting Human Resource

ManagementB Management Marketing Sport ManagementB ChemistryB

Chemistry-Medical Technology

CommunicationB: *Corporate *Film, Culture and

Creative Arts *Journalism *Media Design

and Production *Public Relations

and Advertising *Theatre StudiesCriminal Justice

AdministrationB

Education: Early Childhood (PreK-4) Early Childhood (PreK-4)

& Special Education (PreK-8)

Middle School (4-8) *English/Lang/Reading *Math *Math & Science *Social Studies Secondary (7-12) *Biology *Chemistry *English *Mathematics *Social Studies

EnglishB

Forensic ScienceB

General ScienceB

Healthcare Science HistoryB

Liberal StudiesMathematicsB

Nursing Occupational Therapy

(5-year Master’s Degree)PhilosophyB

Political ScienceB

PsychologyB: *General *Counseling

Rehabilitation *Forensic Psychology *Sports PsychologySocial WorkTheatreB

TheologyB

Undecided

Additional MinorsArtComputer and

Information StudiesDigital MediaEconomicsGerontologyInformation StudiesInternational StudiesMusicPhysicsSociologySpanishWomen’s & Gender Studies

Pre-Professional ProgramsPre-DentalPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-Veterinary

* emphasis

B minor available

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Alvernia offers more than 50 majors and minors delivered in the optimal environment to grow and learn. Students in the Franco Library have access to a collection of approximately 100,000 print, audiovisual and digital materials.

Office of Admissions400 Saint Bernardine StreetReading, PA 19607

1-888-ALVERNIA (1-888-258-3764)

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