Parents & Families

An Alvernia family on campus.

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.

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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.

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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.

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  • Aug 03, 2026
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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.

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