Take The First Step in Your Comeback... Apply Today!
Congratulations on taking your first step towards your educational comeback. Alvernia University offers affordable and flexible graduate and accelerated degree programs in business, healthcare, social sciences and education. With in-class, online and hybrid learning formats, applying to a program that fits your life has never been easier.
Apply for Master's and Doctoral Programs:
Get started with your Alvernia Graduate Programs application below. Most graduate programs utilize the Alvernia Graduate Program Application. Certain healthcare programs require application through the CAS systems. Please see the application links below. If you have any questions about the application process, please visit the application instructions page.
1.) Alvernia Graduate Application (Use this link for any program other than the MSAT, DPT, PA and MSOT Programs)
2.) CAS Applications: 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, please click here: ATCAS
- To apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, please click here: PTCAS
- To apply for the PA Program Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies, please click here: PACAS
- To apply for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, please click here: OTCAS
Apply for Accelerated Adult Education Bachelor Programs:
Whether you’re just starting your bachelor’s degree or returning to college to finish your degree, we will help you discover your passion and develop a path toward lifelong professional success and personal fulfillment. Information on using this application is conveniently listed below.
For Adult Education programs, you can apply conveniently and securely via the Alvernia Adult Education Applicant Portal.
If you have any questions about the application process, please visit the application instructions page.
Not ready to take the first step?
At Alvernia, we’re in the business of supporting and affirming people in the pursuit of changing their lives for good. If the vision you have of your life includes making an impact on the world, up-leveling your career growth, building a better life for your family, serving your community, or becoming the leader you’ve always known yourself to be - join us to kick-start your next steps. You’ve got the grit and the determination; we’ll give you the tools to build it into reality. Check out some of our comeback stories:
Flexible learning schedule, tuition reimbursement helps Penske employee expand IT skills
Flexible learning schedule, tuition reimbursement helps Penske employee expand IT skillsBy Lini S. KadabaAfter six years as a systems analyst in Roadside Assistance at Penske Truck Leasing’s corporate headquarters, Matt Beatrice was “tapped out,” ...
'Power of connection' helps nonprofit founder forge ahead, earn master's degree
'Power of connection' helps nonprofit founder forge ahead, earn master's degreeLife kept happening. It’s what kept Ebony McNeil MAOL '25 from pursing his master’s degree for so long.Until he met Rodney S. Ridley Sr., Ph.D., RTTP, chief operating o...
Want to create your comeback story?
Contact our knowledgeable admissions coordinators for more information at gradandadult@alvernia.edu, 610-796-5187 or get started by filling out the form below: