Who Can Apply?
The Undergraduate Application opened on Aug. 1, 2024, for high school rising seniors, transfer students and international students 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. We are currently reviewing applications for the 2025 spring semester.
Ready to Help
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.
How to Complete Your Application
We recommend submitting documents electronically or via your Student Application Portal:
- All Students
• Completed online application via the Alvernia web portal or The Common Application
• Official high school transcript or GED
• An official report of combined SAT or ACT scores* (waived for the 2025-26 academic term)- Honors Program
Students interested in becoming part of the Honors Program should complete the additional application for enrollment in that program.- Transfer Students
Transfer students may also be required to submit official transcripts from any previous higher education institution. Most programs require a 2.5 GPA, with some exceptions:- Nursing: minimum 2.75 GPA
- Education: minimum 3.0 GPA
- Occupational Therapy: minimum 3.0 GPA
- Military Students
Student veterans are required to submit a legible copy of form DD214 (also known as separation or discharge papers) from military service. To obtain military benefits, students must submit their Certificate of Eligibility.
Questions?
Please contact our supportive admissions staff with questions. Our Undergraduate Admissions Office phone number is 610-796-8269. You can also email our general Undergraduate Admissions inbox.
