Students can apply at any time. Through a rolling admission process, we continually review applications and accept students. Start dates will vary by degree type and academic program. Our admissions teams will work with you to determine the optimal time for you to commence taking classes based on our Academic Calendar. For more information about the admission process, please select the appropriate section below.
The Undergraduate Application opened on Aug. 1, 2024, for high school rising seniors interested in the 2025-26 academic year. There is no cost to apply via the Alvernia web portal or The Common Application. The Admissions Department began reviewing completed 2025-26 applications in September 2024.
Our Admissions Staff will personally guide you and your family through the college search process. We holistically review applications through a rolling admissions process. We encourage you to work with your Admissions Counselor to submit all necessary materials by their required deadlines. Once your application is reviewed, we make every effort to notify you of your admissions decision within two weeks.
Applying and submitting documents electronically is easiest for most students. When applying, please submit the following:
Graduate students have already earned a bachelor’s degree and will have completed some graduate course work. The location, time, and format for graduate courses will vary by the graduate program of choice.
Use this link to apply for all graduate programs except for MSAT, DPT, PA, MSOT and OTD, which require an application through the Centralized Application System (CAS). You will also need:
• Proof of a bachelor’s degree and official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Transcript indicating grades received in completed graduate courses and completed course descriptions or syllabus
• DD214 and Certificate of Eligibility for Veteran Students utilizing military benefits
Transfer credits for graduate students will be reviewed at the time of admission by the admissions department. Transfer credits can vary by program. Additionally, each graduate program will have its own unique requirements and documentation necessary for admission. Examples include letters of recommendations, personal statements, minimum GPA standards, a resume or curriculum vitae, licenses, and certifications. Please review the graduate admissions requirements for your program of choice.
To ease the application process for certain healthcare programs, Alvernia participates in the CAS applications. Use the links below to apply to Alvernia through the CAS system.
• To apply to the Master of Science in Athletic Training program: ATCAS
• To apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program: PTCAS
• To apply for the PA Program Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies: CASPA
• To apply for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or the Doctor of Occupational Therapy: OTCAS
This option is for nontraditional adult students. Often, these students are working professional returning to school after a break. Courses are generally offered at night or online which allows students to balance the demands of school with the other commitments in their life. Coursework is generally completed in a 7-week mod format and available year-round in fall, spring and summer terms.
Applying is easy and can be completed via the Alvernia Applicant Portal. Please be sure to complete all required fields. Additionally, please consider that there may be lead times associated with transcripts requests. The sooner you start requesting supporting documents, the faster you’ll be able to start taking classes.
Applying and submitting documents electronically is easiest for most students. When applying, please submit the following:
Contact the Graduate & Adult Education Admissions Office at gradandadult@alvernia.edu or 610-796-5187.
This option is for traditional undergraduate students, typically 18-23 years of age, who have completed college-level courses following completion of high school. These students are interested in taking classes during the day in Reading, Pa. The student may also be interested in living on campus. Coursework is split into a traditional fall and spring semester format.
Applying and submitting documents electronically is easiest for most students. When applying, please submit the following:
Traditional undergraduate students transfer students who seek to take classes during the day and at main campus, may contact Arielle Phillips-Law at 610-796-8207. You can also email her at arielle.phillips@alvernia.edu.
No matter where you are from, we welcome you to Alvernia University as your new home. International Admissions is responsible for providing you support and assistance, not only with your visa process and requirements but also your unique needs as an international student.
Apply via the Alvernia web portal when you have the below required documents:
Please consider that there may be lead times associated with transcript requests. The sooner you start requesting supporting documents, the faster you’ll be able to start taking classes. When applying, please submit the following:
All Students
Admission Requirement: Candidates seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship must already hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree deemed comparable from a foreign institution. Total Experience Learning’s graduate certificate program enrolls new students at the start of the Fall and Spring semesters.
Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St.
Reading, PA 19607
Attention: Graduate and Adult Education
