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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.


To begin classes August 21 (Fall 2025), applications and supporting materials must be submitted by July 5. APPLY HERE when you have the below required documents:

 

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International Students

International Students with Sibel
How to Apply
Learn how to apply as an undergraduate international student, including required documents for first-year and transfer students.
International Students
Scholarships
Learn about the eligibility requirements for scholarships available for international students.
International Students
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions. We've got answers. Here are some of the most common inquiries from international students.

 

Application Deadlines

International students should follow the application deadlines to have time to complete the enrollment and immigration process for a student visa. Please contact international admission if you need an extension for our application deadline. Select your service based on your application confirmation date: 
 

SERVICE LEVELAPPLICATION DEADLINESBENEFITS
Golden Wolves ServiceJune 15 (Fall), November 15 (Spring)• Priority registration
• Better housing choices
Register for virtual info sessions to earn a $2,000 virtual info scholarship
Silver ServiceJuly 15 (Fall), December 15 (Spring)• Last chance to qualify for the $2,000 scholarship
• Standard housing options available
Bronze ServiceAugust 15 (Fall), January 15 (Spring) Final deadline for registration and housing opportunities
Step Into the Pack Open House Admissions Sock Promo
Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions
Sibel Ahi, Alvernia's senior director of international recruitment, hosts virtual information sessions about the university. Register through our admissions portal.

 

Golden Wolves Stories

Current international students discuss what they love about Alvernia.
 

Moa, Sweden

Crimson House

As an international student at Alvernia University, you receive a warm welcome from both faculty and fellow students. Alvernia encourages international students to share their cultures and spread diversity with the campus community. Sharing your country and culture with others is like sharing a piece of yourself, helping you feel more at home in a new environment.

Alvernia also takes great care of its international students, offering support whenever needed. The university organizes activities throughout breaks when many students leave campus, ensuring there are engaging opportunities to connect and enjoy your time on campus.

Emilio, Ecuador

 Crimson House

Alvernia University has allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my college experience as well as prepare myself for professional life after graduation. It taught me that commitment and trying my best is the key to success in college.  

As an international student, I know that sometimes the adaptation process might be challenging, but it always works out in the end. Also, I learned that seizing all the opportunities available is crucial to my continual growth as a person. I took that advice seriously, and now I'm proud to be the President of the International Students Organization as a second-year student. Lastly, portraying your culture is always encouraged and important because it is the best way to create strong bonds with friends and professors. I am endlessly grateful for the opportunity to receive a high-quality education at Alvernia in a new country.

Riley, Canada

Crimson House

Being an international student at Alvernia has been an excellent experience. Alvernia does a great job of including international students and making them feel like they are a part of the community. We are treated very well here at Alvernia as international students, and I'm very proud to represent Alvernia as a Canadian.  

Sarah, Yemen

Crimson House

My experience as an international student at Alvernia University has been truly transformative. The supportive community and diverse opportunities have helped me grow academically, culturally, and personally. From engaging in campus events to working with the mission and ministry office, I’ve found a second home that values inclusivity and student success. 

 

Virtual Tour

If you're a prospective student thinking about visiting Alvernia, this self-guided tour includes nearly two dozen stops across our locations, featuring 360-degree panorama views, videos and more.
 

Launch Experience 

 

Meet The International Office Team

If you have questions about the admission process, contact Sibel Ahi, Ph.D., at 610-568-1473 or sibel.ahi@alvernia.edu. If you have questions about registration, contact John Carl Hepler, Ph.D., at 610-568-1495 or john.hepler@alvernia.edu. If you have questions about the pre-arrival and arrival process, orientation or campus life, contact Pearl Leung, M.S., at 610-685-3260 or pearl.leung@alvernia.edu.