Alvernia Welcomes Cabrini Students

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Alvernia is ready to provide a lending hand to Cabrini University students affected by the recent news of the university鈥檚 closure.

 

Guided by Franciscan core values, 午夜福利精品福利 is ready to provide a lending hand to Cabrini students affected by the recent news of the university鈥檚 closure. We understand this is a difficult time for you and your family as you decide on your educational future. At Alvernia, we are prepared to provide a smooth transition for both undergraduate and graduate students. As an institution that shares similar values, we are prepared to make Alvernia your new home.

Why Choose Alvernia?
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Completion Scholarship and Graduate Discount

午夜福利精品福利 has established a $24,000 Alvernia-Cabrini Completion Scholarship for undergraduate students and a 20% discount for Cabrini graduate students.

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Expedited Admissions

Cabrini students in good standing will be granted an expedited admissions process to 午夜福利精品福利. With a waived application fee, you can move-in and start classes this August!

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Generous Credit Transfer

Alvernia鈥檚 credit transfer policy can help Cabrini students complete their education. Our dedicated admissions counselors will provide personalized meetings and work with you to determine how your credits will transfer into Alvernia鈥檚 programs.

 

Program Finder

With over 50 undergraduate majors and minors and 30+ accelerated bachelor and graduate degree programs, Alvernia has many programs equivalent or comparable to Cabrini鈥檚 programs. Check out each program listed below. If you don鈥檛 see your program, contact us to discuss your options.

 

Undergraduate Programs


For a full listing of undergraduate majors and minors please click here.

Graduate Programs


For a full listing of available graduate, online, certificate and accelerated bachelor's degree programs, please click here.

 

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Transferring Success

鈥淚f you are looking for a university that not only provides you with credits to graduate, but goes above and beyond for you to succeed, then look no further. Alvernia not only has great programs, but also has attentive professors who are willing to help no matter the time of day.鈥

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Getting Started in 3 Easy Steps

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Apply

For all students, the first step is to apply, which can be done easily online via our  or . Once we have received your application for enrollment, we will guide you along the transfer path, from submitting transcripts to registering for classes.

  • Application instructions for high school seniors can be found here.
  • Application instructions for rising sophomore, junior and senior students can be found here.
  • Application instructions for graduate students can be found here.
Schedule a Visit

Alvernia has organized special transfer visit days and virtual information sessions for Cabrini University undergraduate and graduate students. Those dates are listed below:

  • Thursday, July 13 | Virtual Transfer Information Session for Graduate Students | 5pm

More dates/events to be added soon!

Want an individual visit?

  • Undergraduate students can schedule an individual transfer visit .
  • Graduate students can schedule an individual transfer visit .
The Alvernia Advantage
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Life on Campus

Alvernia, often called "the Vern," is always in motion. Immersing in a rich campus life, students enjoy a full calendar of activities and events, more than 55 clubs, intramural sports and student leadership and governance opportunities.

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Experiential Learning

Through experiential learning, students discover their passions and turn what they love into lifetimes of career success and personal fulfillment 鈥 helping them make a positive difference in the world and the lives of others.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We know this is a stressful time and you may have a lot of questions. We have prepared some frequently asked questions to provide you some quick insight.

 

What are the latest updates from Cabrini?

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How do I receive the Alvernia-Cabrini Completion Scholarship or 20% graduate program discount?

午夜福利精品福利 has established the Alvernia-Cabrini Completion Scholarship for undergraduate students. This $24,000 scholarship is designed to help reduce the financial burden for students making their transfer decisions. In addition, Alvernia will offer a 20% discount for Cabrini graduate students transferring to most Alvernia graduate programs. This discount is not eligible on Master of Education or Master of Social Work programs.


The Alvernia-Cabrini Completion Scholarship will be applied during the financial aid packaging portion of your application. Please add 午夜福利精品福利 to your 2023-2024 FAFSA. If you have never filed a FAFSA, please email sfs@alvernia.edu or call 610-796-8201 to speak to one of our dedicated financial aid counselors.

What is Alvernia鈥檚 credit transfer policy?

Alvernia鈥檚 credit transfer policy is positioned to assist Cabrini students in completing their education. Our dedicated admissions counselors will provide personalized meetings and work with you to determine how your credits will transfer into Alvernia鈥檚 programs.

What GPA is required to transfer?

Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Some programs require higher GPA requirements. Students must meet the academic requirements of their program for Alvernia to accept all transfer credits. Your dedicated admissions counselor will guide you through the process.

How quickly will I be able to transfer?

Admission decisions will be made in three days after we have received your application and official transcripts.

I鈥檓 an athlete. Will I be able to participate in athletics?

Alvernia has over 30 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 athletics programs that compete at the NCAA Division III level in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Alvernia offers the same athletic programs as Cabrini except for Men鈥檚 Swimming, Men鈥檚 Volleyball, Women鈥檚 Rowing and Women鈥檚 Swimming. Recent additions include Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 ice hockey, Women鈥檚 Wrestling, Women鈥檚 Bowling and Esports. Alvernia coaches are helping Cabrini student-athletes find a new home on our courts, fields, rinks and arenas. If you are a current Cabrini student-athlete, please be sure to complete the or add your name to the NCAA Transfer portal and email the coach of your sport. For more information on becoming a Golden Wolf, please visit

I was planning on living on campus. Can I do that at Alvernia?

Yes, we should be able to house you in one of our three first-year student residence halls, three transitional student halls or five upper-class students residence halls and townhouses. Students who are accepted only need to fill out a housing application and make a housing deposit to secure a spot. More housing information and instructions will be provided by your dedicated admissions counselor and residence life staff.

I'm a current Cabrini Nursing student, what does a transfer to Alvernia look like for me?

Cabrini students would be admitted to the sophomore level after having successfully completed two of the four foundational science courses (equivalent to BIO 107/117 and BIO 108/118) and must take CHE 106/109 in the fall of 2023 followed by BIO 220 (Microbiology) in the spring of 2024, concurrent with their sophomore level NUR courses.

If I already have a roommate at Cabrini, can I room with that student at Alvernia?

Yes. As long as both students meet transfer admissions requirements, our admissions counselors and residence life staff will work on finding roommates a new living situation.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Undergraduate Students: The dedicated Admissions Counselor for undergraduate students is Arielle Phillips-Law 鈥18. Arielle can be reached at arielle.phillips@alvernia.edu or 610-796-8207. You also can call the main admissions line at 610-796-8269 or email admissions@alvernia.edu.


Graduate Students: The dedicated Admissions Counselor for graduate students is Kelly Burr. Kelly can be reached at kelly.burr@alvernia.edu or 610-796-8296. You can also contact the Graduate and Adult Education admissions office at 610-796-5178 or gradandadult@alvernia.edu.

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Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you鈥檙e just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.

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Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you鈥檙e just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.

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