Parents & Families

An Alvernia family on campus.

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

Alvernia Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Through Service and Interfaith Remembrance

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Firefighters Museum 9/11

2026 Hispanic Heritage Month at Alvernia

2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

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The new relationship creates flexible, affordable pathways for IBX associates to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees while advancing their careers

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Upcoming Events

Latinos Unidos: A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

  • Sep 25, 2026
  • 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • 51³Ô¹Ï, Francis Hall Theatre

51³Ô¹Ï’s O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, through its Cultural Coalition, is proud to present Latinos Unidos: A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, an inspiring event that honors the rich cultures, traditions, achievements and enduring contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Multicultural Engagement

Cultural Coalition

Fall Open House I

  • Sep 26, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Whether you're just beginning your college search or getting ready to submit your application, our first Fall Open House is the perfect opportunity to experience the Alvernia community. During this open house, you'll learn more about our academic programs, the application process, connect with faculty and staff, hear firsthand from current students, and explore the many resources available to support your success. Our campus resource fair will showcase academic programs, student services, campus involvement opportunities, and more! The day will conclude with a major-specific campus tour, giving you a closer look at the spaces where you'll learn and grow, followed by lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. No matter where you are in your college search journey, we invite you to take your first step into the Pack and discover what it means to be part of the Alvernia community!

Admissions

Students

Fall 2026 Career Fair

  • Sep 29, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • 51³Ô¹Ï, The Plex

Calling all employers, organizations and industry partners. The Office of Career Development at Alvernia invites you to network with university students to discuss full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. For more information, contact Director of Career Development Marc Goldman at marc.goldman@alvernia.edu or career.development@alvernia.edu.

Career Development

Career Fair