COVID-19 + Admissions

We will update this page with information about how the coronavirus is affecting the admissions process at Alverno and also how it's affecting on-campus visits and events. If you have a question that it is not addressed here, please contact us at 414-382-6100 or admissions@alverno.edu.

Campus Visits

We are open for on-campus tours by request only. Please contact Adrienne Roche at adrienne.roche@alverno.edu or 414-382-6106 to arrange a day and time to come see our campus. Please review these guidelines before coming to campus: Visiting Alverno

We are hoping to begin holding more small group, in-person events this Summer 2021 and Fall 2021.

General Admissions: FAQs

Can we call the office if we have questions?

• Yes, the Admissions Office is staffed and answering calls from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may call us at 414-382-6100. 

Will my application be delayed?

• No, there are no delays in proceessing applications or providing decisions. We are fully staffed and will continue to process documents as they are received.

What is the best way to get transcripts to you?

• You can share unofficial transcripts with us via email at admissions@alverno.edu. You also can request that your school send them to us electronically. We will be flexible and work closely with you in order to obtain final, official transcripts.

My ACT/SAT test was cancelled. What do I need to do?

• Alverno College has adopted a test-optional policy for first-year students applying for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs. 

Current High School Students

Rising seniors, juniors and sophomores: This is an important time for you to start exploring your college options. Visit our programs page to see everything that we have to offer. 

Additional resources for families: 

• Updates from ACT
• Updates from SAT

Transfer Students

We continue to accept transfer applications for fall! For transfer-specific FAQs, visit /transfer. Below there also is a video from Kate Lundeen, Vice President of Enrollment, addressing the issue of pass/fail grades and how this will not affect your admission to the college nor your merit-based scholarship.

Graduate Students

We continue to accept applications for all of Alverno's graduate programs.