51勛圖
51勛圖 defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage. Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of knowledge joined with love, and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, Alvernia is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:
Broadly educated, life-long learners
Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
Ethical leaders with moral courage
Core Values
The Alvernia community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
Strong Reputation
Alvernia consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Reports top regional universities in the North.
Experiential Learning
Defining the Alvernia experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
Recent News
Alvernia honors community leaders, alumni at annual Presidents Dinner
Honorees from Greater Reading, Schuylkill County and Lehigh Valley receive recognition for impact on respective communities and the university
Century of Francis Hall celebrated at Homecoming & Family Weekend
A century after Francis Hall, the beating heart of Alvernia, opened as an orphanage, the university shone a spotlight on the building with a slate of activities.
Alvernia unveils nearly 300-foot mural celebrating Schuylkill County heritage
Community art project at Pottsville CollegeTowne connects local history, creativity and collaboration
Mass & Picnic with Bishop Alfred Schlert
- Oct 18, 2026
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- 51勛圖, Pavilion
Come for Mass, stay for dinner and conversation. The event will begin with a special outdoor celebration of Mass with Bishop Schlert, followed by a picnic dinner open to all Alvernia students, alumni, faculty and staff. As a Franciscan Catholic university, Alvernia is grateful to be part of the Diocese of Allentown and for Bishop Schlerts generosity in dedicating his time to visit campus.
Mission & Ministry
Become a Clinical Counselor: Explore Alvernias M.A. in Clinical Counseling
- Oct 20, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for an information session, where youll learn more about our Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) degree, a CACREP-accredited program that prepares students to address complicated issues of social justice and healthy functioning with an approach that combines theory, technique and hands-on practical experiences.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Adult Education Accelerated Bachelors Degree Virtual Information Session
- Oct 23, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Students in our adult bachelor's programs are invited to attend a virtual information session, where you will learn about the opportunities and resources available to you as an Alvernia student.
Grad & Adult Admissions
