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Explore our majors & programs

Undergraduate Programs

Explore a range of majors and minors with nearly limitless opportunities to launch your career.

Graduate Programs

Grow as a leader and advance in your profession with one of our graduate programs for women and men.

Adult Learning & Degree Completion

Elevate your career with adult degree-completion programs and licensure/certificate programs.

OUR EIGHT ABILITIES IN ACTION

Alverno's approach to learning centers around 8 Abilities that strengthen skills in communication, analysis, problem solving, valuing in decision making, social interaction, developing a global perspective, effective citizenship, and aesthetic engagement.

The college's annual Community Day provides wide opportunities to put these abilities into action. Learn more about the 2022 event in coverage provided by TMJ4 in Milwaukee.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At Alverno, we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and invite you to learn more about the ongoing work as we strive to achieve inclusive excellence.

We are dedicated to student success and to ensuring a positive experience for students and their families, from the beginning of the college search through graduation.

ALVERNO STRONG

Best Value School

U.S. News and World Report

12 Years Strong Commitment to Teaching

U.S. News and World Report

A Hispanic-Serving Institution

Quick Facts

  • 60+
    majors and minors

  • 93%
    of undergraduate students receive financial assistance

  • 9:1
    student-to-faculty ratio

  • 30+
    student organizations

  • 74%
    graduates live and work in Wisconsin

  • 150+
    student events per year

Testimonial

At Alverno, I’ve been able to develop my communication skills and learned how to work well independently and on a team. With the support of my professors, I’ve been able to gain valuable career experience on and off campus. Ultimately, I’m becoming a stronger leader.

– Isabelle, Class of 2019

An Alverno student

Alverno Today

Kohl's Scholars announced for 2022-'23

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Alverno Greenhouse: A fertile ground for learning

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Alverno Event Calendar

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