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.

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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.

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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.

Service Potato Picking 2025

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.

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Athletics

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

Upcoming Events

TExpL Graduate Certificate Information Session

  • Aug 13, 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for an information session to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship, offered by Total Experience Learning at Ë®¹ûÅÉ. Led by Caryn Stopper, Executive Director of Enrollment and Outreach, you will hear more about:

• The application process
• A deeper understanding of the four courses in the graduate certificate
• The seamless pathway to an advanced degree with Ë®¹ûÅÉ

Total Experience Learning

Total Experience Learning Fall

Information Session

  • Aug 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 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

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Application Completion Workshop

  • Aug 17, 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for an Application Completion Workshop, where you’ll learn more about how to finalize your application to Ë®¹ûÅÉ.

Grad & Adult Admissions

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