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Â鶹ÊÓƵ provides a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that sets students up for success within a culture of care. Our distinctive approach combines a rigorous liberal arts education to foster critical thinking, strong technical training in high-demand fields, and experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad and internships. Students also benefit from community engagement through our Franciscan-based service model. We call this unique educational experience the Alvernia Advantage, which equips students with the skills and ethical foundation to become leaders with moral courage. At Alvernia, we are committed to cultivating a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes academic excellence, lifelong learning, professional development, responsible citizenship, and a deep commitment to caring for one another.
In addition to the traditional on-campus undergraduate experience, Alvernia's graduate and adult education programs provide an unparalleled environment to allow students to create their educational comeback.
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Undergraduate Programs
Alvernia offers you a range of academic programs with a learning approach that is 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.
To better serve our students, the university expanded and restructured its academic programs by establishing a four-college model: the College of Business, Communication, and Leadership (CBCL); College of Health Sciences (CHS); College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences (CHESS); and College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (CSTEAM).
Adult, Graduate and Online Programs
At Alvernia, we’re in the business of supporting and affirming people in the pursuit of changing their lives for good. If the vision you have of your life includes making an impact on the world, up-leveling your career growth, building a better life for your family, serving your community, or becoming the leader you’ve always known yourself to be - join us to kick-start your next steps. You’ve got the grit and the determination; we’ll give you the tools to build it into reality.
We offer in-demand degrees from a highly regarded institution with plenty of academic choices and learning formats. Alvernia provides you with the degree you want to improve your life at a price you can afford, from a university that employers trust and respect.
With numerous graduate programs and dozens of BA/BS degree and degree-completion programs in nearly every field, Alvernia’s Graduate and Adult Education can prepare you for the life and career you want.
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Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education, strong technical training, experiential learning and engagement with the community.
Success Stories
Alvernia is committed to helping students develop their innate talents, discover their passions and lead successful lives with deep meaning and purpose.
Clubs and Activities
Activities and organizations help students gain real-world experience, contribute to over 60,000 hours of annual community service and anchor the university within its communities.
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The best way to experience Alvernia is to visit the campus and immerse in its vibrant campus.