麻豆视频 defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage.


Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of 鈥渒nowledge joined with love,鈥 and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, Alvernia is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:

  • Broadly educated, life-long learners
  • Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
  • Ethical leaders with moral courage
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Statue by the Grotto
A Franciscan Tradition
Alvernia fosters the missionary spirit of the Bernardine Sisters, valuing diversity of thought, faiths, and cultures, where creativity is celebrated and service is paramount.
Our Heritage
Francis Hall aerial view
Core Values
The Alvernia community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
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Alvernia College Francis Hall historic archive
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
History and Timeline
Alvernia banners on lightpoles
Strong Reputation
Alvernia consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 top regional universities in the North.
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Chloe Gletow volunteering at Millmont Elementary
Real World Learning
Defining the Alvernia experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
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Recent News

Clinical Counseling

Future Clinical Counseling Student Night

Join us for an information session on April 7, where you鈥檒l learn more about our Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) degree, a CACREP-accredited program that prepares students to address complicated issues of social justice and healthy functioning with an approach that combines theory, technique and hands-on practical experiences.
Lillian Case Online Student

Data Analytics Virtual Information Session: April 9

Join us for a virtual information session on April 9, where you鈥檒l learn more about our Data Analytics program. The Master of Science in Data Analytics provides a flexible, accessible and affordable program that equips graduates with advanced skills to effectively navigate the complexities of data analysis and make informed decisions that meet the demands of modern businesses and operations.
Students

Accepted Student Day 2026

This event will include information and sessions for students and families to understand the transition from high school to college.