Application Instructions

Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students — including first-year, transfer, and international students — may apply via the Alvernia web portal or The Common Application. To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.

Financing Your Education

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Alvernia students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. They also may intern with one of several non-profit groups dealing with the environment, women’s issues, the arts, education, science, or labor relations among others.

Career Outlook

After earning your Bachelor of Arts in History, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Journalist
• Historian
• Congressional aide
• Community relations director
• Demographer
• Museum curator
• Historic preservation specialist
• Public relations executive
• Lobbyist

Earning a history degree at Alvernia can also prepare you for graduate school. History graduates have been accepted into a variety of graduate programs, including law, business and medical, at institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania. Past Alvernia graduates have found employment at the White House, EPA and in marketing and computing careers.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the range of careers available for graduates with a history degree are expected to grow by by up to 12 percent between 2021 and 2031, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual salary is $60,000.

Opportunities for Majors

The Washington Center Experience

Alvernia students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. They also may intern with one of several non-profit groups dealing with the environment, women’s issues, the arts, education, science, or labor relations among others. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
 

Pre-Law Society

The Pre-Law Society is an organization that aims to assist those students wishing to pursue a law degree upon completion of their undergraduate studies. 

Accreditation Statements

Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Get to Know Your Faculty

For more information about Alvernia’s History program, contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Humanities Chair Corey Harris at 610-796-1922 or corey.harris@alvernia.edu.