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It's Easy To Apply

Alvernia University makes it easy for busy adults like you to apply to an evening undergraduate program. Our online application process lets you complete a little bit at a time, so you can begin or update you application at any time. You can also download an application or request one through the mail.

Instructions Tailored to You

We’ve tailored our instructions so that you can find helpful details on how to prepare your application by selecting the one that most closely mirrors your background. Simply choose the description that best suits your experience:

I'm a first-time college student.

I've attended college elsewhere.

I'm an international student.

I've served in the military.

I'd like to enroll in classes without earning a degree.

Degree Offerings

Alvernia University offers several degree programs in three different locations. For more information on specific degree options, please visit our academics area.

It's simple: our engaging, dynamic faculty members are the heart of Alvernia.

13:1 student-to-faculty ratio
More than two-thirds of our professors hold the highest degree in their field
Most classes are 20 students or fewer
600 continuing studies students and growing

Alvernia's Continuing Studies students blend their professional experiences with classroom theory, enabling them to apply knowledge more effectively throughout their careers.

Students choose Alvernia University for a variety of reasons, including easy-to-get-to locations, campus-wide technology, degrees with prestige, flexible payment plans, and financial aid programs. Read More

New to Alvernia?

If you’re taking an Alvernia Graduate or Continuing Studies course for the first time, this special option is for you! It allows you to take a course to see if we’re the right fit, without even applying for admission. And when you decide to apply, we’ll waive the application fee to help you continue down the path to a new career. For more information, contact one of our admissions counselors and mention "Quick Start".

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Continuing Studies