Philadelphia Information Night
Graduate
and Adult Education Information Night
Philadelphia Center
Discover
Alvernia University!
Here’s the first thing you need to know: We take your goals personally.
At Alvernia, no matter where you want to go, we want to help you get there.
We’ll help you create a path to success that’s as individual as you are.
Whether you want to advance your career or start a new one, Alvernia’s upcoming
Information Night is the place to get started. Learn the specifics about
Graduate and Adult Education degree programs. Meet the professors and faculty
you’ll be learning from. Discuss how you can get there with admission
counselors. Meet and network with colleagues (and future classmates).
And for students who get employer tuition reimbursement, Alvernia offers a
Tuition Deferment program. The program allows you to start your education with
no upfront costs, and hold payment until the end of the semester. Stop by our September 17th Information Night, and
we'll even waive the application fee to help get you started!
All Philadelphia
Center Graduate and Adult Education Information Nights are held at the Alvernia
University Philadelphia Center located at 1355 West Cheltenham Avenue, Melrose
Park, PA 19027
Upcoming Information Night:
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - (5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Location: Alvernia University Philadelphia Center
, 1355 West Cheltenham Ave.,
Melrose Park, PA 19027
• 5:30-6:00 p.m. - Networking reception
• 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Program specific breakout sessions by
area of interest.
You'll be able to learn more about either of our Graduate Degree programs, graduate
education certification programs, or our Ph.D. program. We'll also offer
sessions for anyone interested in our Adult Education Degree programs such as a
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree or Associate of Science
Degree programs with several areas of study.
Please R.S.V.P. on our website using the form in the top
right corner.
End Date: 9/17/2013 8:00 pm
Location: Alvernia University Philadelphia Center , 1355 West Cheltenham Ave., Melrose Park, PA 19027
Price: FREE
Sponsor: School of Graduate and Adult Education
Contact:
Visit our website or call 215.635.4734 or email philadelphia@alvernia.edu for more information
Facts & Figures
- History: Established as a private four-year liberal arts college in 1958, Alvernia celebrated its 50th year by being awarded university status in 2008.
- Heritage: Founded by the Bernardine Sisters, a Catholic religious order, the university embraces the Franciscan core values of service, humility, collegiality, contemplation and peacemaking.
- Motto: “To Learn, To Love, To Serve”
- Campus: The main campus in Reading is 121 acres, with two satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Pottsville (Schuylkill County).
- Location: Our residential campus is situated three miles from center-city Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Enrollment: 3,000 students attend Alvernia including 1,500 traditional undergraduates, 600 continuing education students, and 780 graduate students. Over 77% of first-year students live on campus.
- Faculty: Our professors are accomplished scholars, experts in their fields, and supportive mentors. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Most classes are 20 students or fewer.
- Athletics: NCAA Division III, member of the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation and member of Eastern College Athletic Conference, 8 men’s and 10 women’s intercollegiate sports.