Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for development of the mind, strong technical training in many high demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.
We welcome you to visit Â鶹ÊÓƵ to see the many advantages we offer. Tour the campus, see a residence hall, eat in the cafeteria and talk to students. You can also meet admissions counselors and financial aid representatives, faculty, staff and current students to learn what AU can do for you.
