Parents & Families
You have guided your child through many major life moments, and now is the time to help them navigate another major event 鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥� 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鈥檚 and your Alvernia experience with friends, neighbors and acquaintances in your community, at work etc.- Support Alvernia
A gift will enhance your student鈥檚 education and future students.
Recent News
Academic Success Center Welcomes Record Number of Peer Tutors
46 students to serve their peers for the 2026-27 academic year
Alvernia Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Through Service and Interfaith Remembrance
University launches new Franciscan Fridays service series and gathers faith and community leaders to honor the lives lost and legacy of service
2026 Hispanic Heritage Month at Alvernia
Upcoming Events
Fall 2026 Career Fair
- Sep 29, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- 麻豆视频, The Plex
Calling all employers, organizations and industry partners. The Office of Career Development at Alvernia invites you to network with university students to discuss full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. For more information, contact Director of Career Development Marc Goldman at marc.goldman@alvernia.edu or career.development@alvernia.edu.
Career Development
A.B.D. to Ph.D.: A Pathway to Complete Your Doctorate
- Oct 06, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for A.B.D. to Ph.D.: A Pathway to Complete Your Doctorate at 麻豆视频 on June 23, where you鈥檒l learn more about our ABD (All But Dissertation) pathway for students who have completed doctoral coursework elsewhere.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Physician Associate Virtual Information Session
- Oct 09, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual information session on October 9, where you鈥檒l learn more about our Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies program.
鉁旓笍 Explore the program and curriculum
鉁旓笍 Meet our expert faculty
鉁旓笍 Get your questions answered about requirements & the application process
Grad & Adult Admissions