Parents & Families

An Alvernia family on campus.

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.

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Alvernia names new Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Attorney and Professor of Business Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM most recently served as Interim Provost and Associate Provost.

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Over 90 Students Awarded at 2026 Honors Convocation

2026 Honors Convocation

Alvernia confers record 800 degrees during commencement

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Bernie 2026 Commencement

18 honored at second annual Student Leadership Recognition Luncheon

Students recognized for impact on the student body

2026 Student Leader Award Luncheon
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.

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Addictions and Mental Health Online Information Session

  • Jun 17, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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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.

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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.

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  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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