General Education
Your first few semesters will focus on Alverno’s general education requirements, and we’ve even designed a suggested first-year curriculum for deciding students.
Still exploring what you'd like to study? Alverno's academic and career advisors, as well as your faculty, offer personalized guidance that will help you explore your passions, define your goals and find the major that best fits you.
Some students change their major later, and that’s OK, too. College is all about exploring the possibilities. If you switch majors, the courses you took as part of your original major may be counted toward a minor. Your advisor will guide you and help you stay on track to graduation.
Your first few semesters will focus on Alverno’s general education requirements, and we’ve even designed a suggested first-year curriculum for deciding students.
During your first or second year, this seminar will help you research career options and get acquainted with Alverno’s career development program.
Every Alverno student is assigned a professional academic advisor from day one. Your advisor can help you choose courses, create a personalized graduation plan, and connect you with tools and resources to ensure your success.
The on-campus experts in Alverno’s Career Studio offer career coaching, internship planning, job search assistance and much more. They can help you identify your interests and talents, and they’ll work with you to find relevant career paths.