Alvernia is a comprehensive university that empowers you through real-world learning to discover your passion for life while providing a values-based education that will turn what you love into a lifetime of career success and personal fulfillment. On our beautiful, 136 acre campus in Reading, PA, you’ll experience the personal attention of a small private college with the opportunities of an outstanding university. Alvernia offers over 50 intellectually challenging academic programs and engaging on-campus experiences. Clubs, NCAA D-III athletics, intramurals, research projects, study abroad and community involvement are all part of the mix, creating a rich, full college life.