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:
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:
Welcome and talk with our prospective parents & students.
Lend a hand at a college fair in your neighborhood. Tag team with one of our Admissions’ Counselors or with another Alvernia volunteer.
Welcome and talk with our incoming parents & students. Help them get settled into their home away from home.
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)
Offer your ideas and assistance in planning events/programs for parents.
Write a letter of reassurance to accepted students encouraging them to enroll at Alvernia or send welcome notes to first-year parents.
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.
Share your student’s and your Alvernia experience with friends, neighbors and acquaintances in your community, at work etc.
A gift will enhance your student’s education and future students.
