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.
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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.
Commuter Resources
Many opportunities and resources are offered to benefit commuter students with their educational and social experience.
Student Organizations and Activities
Finding new friends, experiences and ways to serve, Alvernia students participate in a wide array of activities.
Global Study
Studying abroad is among the most meaningful and edifying opportunities that Alvernia students experience.
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.
Athletics
Competing at the NCAA Division III level, Alvernia's Golden Wolves have made 35 appearances in NCAA Championship tournaments.
Upcoming Events
Adult Education Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Virtual Information Session
- Oct 23, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Students in our adult bachelor's programs are invited to attend a virtual information session, where you will learn about the opportunities and resources available to you as an Alvernia student.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Information Session
- Oct 24, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Are you starting your college search? Come experience what it's like to be part of the Ë®¹ûÅÉ community! Our Information Sessions are the perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore campus, learn about academic programs, and discover what makes Alvernia unique.
Admissions
Innovation Runway
- Oct 24, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Ë®¹ûÅÉ, Francis Hall Atrium
Join us for 2026 Innovation Runway, a fashion show fundraiser celebrating creativity, innovation and sustainability through the Total Experience Learning® framework at Ë®¹ûÅÉ. This exciting showcase puts student designers from Ë®¹ûÅÉ’s Sustainable Fashion Momentum Makers Summer Camp in the spotlight, sharing the runway with professional designers specializing in sustainable and upcycled fashion. Through research, experimentation and hands-on design, students explore real-world challenges in fashion and transform their ideas into original creations for the runway.
Total Experience Learning
