Parents & Families
You have guided your child through many major life moments, and now is the time to help them navigate another major event — going to college. Whether this is your first time through the process or your 10th, you are bound to have questions. Please use us as a resource to help you along the way. Parents generally have questions about the following topics, so browse these areas of our site for information:
Parent Ambassadors
Are you looking for ways to get involved at Alvernia? The university’s success is dependent on the people of our community and there are many meaningful opportunities for parent involvement. Consider becoming a Parent Ambassador and participate in one or more of the following ways:
- Accepted Students Day
Welcome and talk with our prospective parents & students.- Represent Alvernia at College Fair
Lend a hand at a college fair in your neighborhood. Tag team with one of our Admissions’ Counselors or with another Alvernia volunteer.- Volunteer at June Connection Days and/or August New Student Orientation (Move-In Day)
Welcome and talk with our incoming parents & students. Help them get settled into their home away from home.- Host A Welcome to Alvernia Reception in Your Region
Partner with the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement to plan an event to welcome and introduce our newest Golden Wolves and their families. (Summer Send-Offs)- Homecoming & Family Weekend
Offer your ideas and assistance in planning events/programs for parents.- Letter-Writing Campaign
Write a letter of reassurance to accepted students encouraging them to enroll at Alvernia or send welcome notes to first-year parents.- Share Your Career Expertise
Serve as an interviewer for Mock Interview Mania, Host a student(s) during Take A Golden Wolf to Work Week, or Provide internship, externship and job opportunities.- Be A Recruiter
Share your student’s and your Alvernia experience with friends, neighbors and acquaintances in your community, at work etc.- Support Alvernia
A gift will enhance your student’s education and future students.
State awards Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program (RACP) support for Alvernia’s American House
Funding strengthens community health partnership and expands experiential learning in downtown Reading
Central Penn. Business Journal, Lehigh Valley Business name Alvernia's Giannini to Most Influential Leaders List
Organizations to honor the senior leader on Aug. 18 in Reading
Alvernia students develop patent-pending nursing education technology, win regional business plan competition
Learn2Inject transforms classroom innovation into award-winning healthcare startup with support from the O'Pake Institute
National rankings and local recognition highlight Alvernia's commitment to student success and values
University recognized by Colleges of Distinction, Money magazine and Berks County Living's People's Choice Awards
Summer Open House
- Jul 27, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions
Summer Open House
- Jul 31, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions
TExpL Graduate Certificate Information Session
- Aug 03, 2026
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship, offered by Total Experience Learning at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Led by Caryn Stopper, Executive Director of Enrollment and Outreach, you will hear more about:
• The application process
• A deeper understanding of the four courses in the graduate certificate
• The seamless pathway to an advanced degree with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Total Experience Learning
Summer Open House
- Aug 05, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.
Admissions