Schuylkill Information Night
Graduate
and Adult Education Information Night
Schuylkill Campus
Discover
Alvernia University!
Here’s the first thing you need to know: We take your goals personally.
At Alvernia, no matter where you want to go, we want to help you get there.
We’ll help you create a path to success that’s as individual as you are.
Whether you want to advance your career or start a new one, Alvernia’s upcoming
Information Night is the place to get started. Learn the specifics about
Graduate and Adult Education degree programs. Meet the professors and faculty
you’ll be learning from. Discuss how you can get there with admission
counselors. Meet and network with colleagues (and future classmates).
And
for students who get employer tuition reimbursement, Alvernia offers a Tuition
Deferment program. The program allows you to start your education with no
upfront costs, and hold payment until the end of the semester. Stop by our January 7th Information Night, and
we'll even waive the application fee to help get you started!
All Schuylkill
Center Graduate and Adult Education Information Nights are held at the Alvernia
University Schuylkill Center located at 1544 Route 61 Hwy S., Suite 6190,
Pottsville, PA 17901.
Upcoming Information Night:
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - (5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Location:
Alvernia University Schuylkill Center
1544 Route 61 Hwy S., Suite 6190, Pottsville,
PA 17901
• 5:30-6:00 p.m. - Networking reception
• 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Program specific breakout sessions by
area of interest.
You'll be able to learn more about either of our Graduate Degree programs, graduate
education certification programs, or our Ph.D. program. We'll also offer
sessions for anyone interested in our Adult Education Degree programs such as a
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree or Associate of Science
Degree programs with several areas of study.
Please R.S.V.P. on our website using the form in the top
right corner.
End Date: 1/7/2014 7:00 pm
Location: Alvernia University Schuylkill Center 1544 Route 61 Hwy S., Suite 6190, Pottsville, PA 17901
Price: FREE
Sponsor: School of Graduate and Adult Education
Contact:
Visit our website or call 570.385.2382 or email schuylkill@alvernia.edu for more information.
Facts & Figures
- History: Established as a private four-year liberal arts college in 1958, Alvernia celebrated its 50th year by being awarded university status in 2008.
- Heritage: Founded by the Bernardine Sisters, a Catholic religious order, the university embraces the Franciscan core values of service, humility, collegiality, contemplation and peacemaking.
- Motto: “To Learn, To Love, To Serve”
- Campus: The main campus in Reading is 121 acres, with two satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Pottsville (Schuylkill County).
- Location: Our residential campus is situated three miles from center-city Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Enrollment: 3,000 students attend Alvernia including 1,500 traditional undergraduates, 600 continuing education students, and 780 graduate students. Over 77% of first-year students live on campus.
- Faculty: Our professors are accomplished scholars, experts in their fields, and supportive mentors. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Most classes are 20 students or fewer.
- Athletics: NCAA Division III, member of the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation and member of Eastern College Athletic Conference, 8 men’s and 10 women’s intercollegiate sports.