Student Experience

Fall 2025 students

Student Experience

Alvernia is always in motion. Immersing in a rich campus life, students enjoy a full calendar of activities and events, dozens of organizations, intramural sports, and student leadership and governance opportunities.

The Greater Reading region is home to multiple venues offering concerts, shows and sporting events; a thriving food and beverage scene; seasonal festivals; a sprawling community arts center and much more.

Attracting a diverse and engaged student body, Alvernia offers a well-rounded experience that is unforgettable.

Godspell dress rehearsal

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Francis Hall Residence Hall 2025

Living at Alvernia

Residing in Alvernia’s student housing is a popular choice, providing easy access to classrooms, dining halls, fitness facilities and campus activities.

Commuters 2025

Commuter Resources

Many opportunities and resources are offered to benefit commuter students with their educational and social experience.

Foam party

Student Organizations and Activities

Finding new friends, experiences and ways to serve, Alvernia students participate in a wide array of activities.

Students and faculty at the Great Wall of China

Global Study

Studying abroad is among the most meaningful and edifying opportunities that Alvernia students experience.

Student Center at night

Notice of Non Discrimination

Alvernia does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender in admission to its educational programs or any other activities.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Women's Ice Hockey First Practice

Athletics

Competing at the NCAA Division III level, Alvernia's Golden Wolves have made 35 appearances in NCAA Championship tournaments.

MLK Day of Service

Community Service

Its roots embedded in Alvernia's foundation, community service provides students the opportunity to use their gifts and talents to help those in need and to support an organization’s purpose-driven mission.

Campus Commons building

Academic Success Center

Dedicated support team offers advising, tutoring, writing support and skills coaching.

Nate Keller Studying

Career Development

Students identify career goals and pathways for success.

Professor teaches student to use video equipment

Real World Experiences

Opportunities include undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships.

Upcoming Events

Data Analytics Virtual Information Session

  • Jun 04, 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual information session on June 4, where you’ll 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.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Lillian Case Online Student

Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session

  • Jun 17, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

With over 40 years of history, Alvernia’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Programs

Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session

  • Jun 17, 2026
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

With over 40 years of history, Alvernia’s Addictions and Mental Health Treatment degree is one of the oldest and best of its kind to be found at the college or university level. Now, you can experience this same level of excellence in a flexible, online degree program. Through this program, you’ll earn academic credentials required to take you one step closer for the certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) certification.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Affordable Online Digital Media Marketing Degree Programs

The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D.

  • Jun 23, 2026
  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D. at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on June 23, where you’ll learn more about our Ph.D. options.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Ph.D. or Ed.D. All But Dissertation (ABD) Completion Program Online