Parents & Families
You have guided your child through many major life moments, and now is the time to help them navigate another major event — going to college. Whether this is your first time through the process or your 10th, you are bound to have questions. Please use us as a resource to help you along the way. Parents generally have questions about the following topics, so browse these areas of our site for information:
Parent Ambassadors
Are you looking for ways to get involved at Alvernia? The university’s success is dependent on the people of our community and there are many meaningful opportunities for parent involvement. Consider becoming a Parent Ambassador and participate in one or more of the following ways:
- Accepted Students Day
Welcome and talk with our prospective parents & students.- Represent Alvernia at College Fair
Lend a hand at a college fair in your neighborhood. Tag team with one of our Admissions’ Counselors or with another Alvernia volunteer.- Volunteer at June Connection Days and/or August New Student Orientation (Move-In Day)
Welcome and talk with our incoming parents & students. Help them get settled into their home away from home.- Host A Welcome to Alvernia Reception in Your Region
Partner with the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement to plan an event to welcome and introduce our newest Golden Wolves and their families. (Summer Send-Offs)- Homecoming & Family Weekend
Offer your ideas and assistance in planning events/programs for parents.- Letter-Writing Campaign
Write a letter of reassurance to accepted students encouraging them to enroll at Alvernia or send welcome notes to first-year parents.- Share Your Career Expertise
Serve as an interviewer for Mock Interview Mania, Host a student(s) during Take A Golden Wolf to Work Week, or Provide internship, externship and job opportunities.- Be A Recruiter
Share your student’s and your Alvernia experience with friends, neighbors and acquaintances in your community, at work etc.- Support Alvernia
A gift will enhance your student’s education and future students.
Recent News
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What started as a small group of students meeting for casual runs has grown into an increasingly active campus organization that brings Alvernia University students together through fitness, wellness, and community.
Upcoming Events
Alvernia Theatre presents "Paradise"
- Nov 05 - Nov 15, 2026
- 8:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Alvernia University, Francis Hall Theatre
Alvernia University Theatre will present the American premiere of "Paradise" by Kae Tempest, a bold re-telling of a tale of the Trojan War.
Arts & Culture
Discover Your Major: Criminal Justice
- Nov 10, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Alvernia University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice equips students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world insight needed to succeed in today’s evolving justice system, including careers in investigation, legal services, social services, and public safety. Faculty bring professional experience directly into the classroom, connecting theory to practice.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Business Programs Virtual Information Session
- Nov 10, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join Alvernia University for a virtual information session, where you’ll learn more about our Header School of Business programs. Students learn from accomplished practitioners who not only have years of experience in their respective fields but also research and publish on the latest business trends.
Grad & Adult Admissions