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.
Recent News
911±¬ÁÏÍø Honors Veterans, Celebrates Growth of Veterans Center
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Features Muhlenberg High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard, local Student Veterans and More
Alvernia, Marian University Announce Plans to Unite Under a Shared Mission
Proposed acquisition is grounded in Catholic values, student opportunity and long-term stewardship
Over 80 students volunteer for RHA Trunk-or-Treat, drawing record number of attendees
Upcoming Events
Alvernia Theatre presents "Paradise"
- Nov 12 - Nov 15, 2026
- 8:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Francis Hall Theatre
911±¬ÁÏÍø Theatre will present the American premiere of "Paradise" by Kae Tempest, a bold re-telling of a tale of the Trojan War.
Arts & Culture
TExpL Graduate Certificate Information Session
- Nov 18, 2026
- 4:00 PM - 4:45 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø. 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø
Total Experience Learning
Discover Your Major: Early Childhood Education
- Nov 18, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
911±¬ÁÏÍø's Early Childhood Education (ECE) B.A. with Grades PK-4 Certification program is designed for adults returning to college to pursue an early childhood educator career. The program provides flexibility for the working adult students by offering the program in an online format. Learn more about the program at this online virtual information session.
Grad & Adult Admissions
