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11 Principles Training
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...more about each of the 11 Principles described below. Let us know how we can support your school’s commitment to inspiring and equipping your students to
understand, care about, and practice the core values that will enable them to flourish in school, in the workplace, and as citizens










A set of core values are selected, defined, embedded, and modeled throughout the school culture.


Schools that... Read More


The Beat Goes On
Item type: In the News

Wisconsin officials needed someone to help care for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Music therapist Ingrid Gruett was ready to help. Gruett, who is enrolled in Alverno's Master of M… Read More


Alverno College Launches New Health Education and Kinesiology programs
Item type: In the News

The new program includes 57 core credits that every health education major must take. Six to twelve credits of electives and two required internships round out the curriculum. The new kinesi… Read More


Library Policies
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Hall Room 254, to remove any such items.

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Food/drink
...

Food and drinks in containers with lids are allowed in library spaces. Library patrons are expected to clean up after themselves and notify staff of
any spills.

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Volume
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The Library is an active workspace for students and is not intended to be a silent study space. Parts of the library that are usually quieter include behind the glass wall in the Reading
... Read More


New Communication Degree Program Will Combine Communication Strategy With Emerging Technology
Item type: In the News

Alverno College is launching a new Communication degree program in the fall. The program, which combines traditional communication curriculum with an emphasis on digital technology, is the res… Read More


Alverno College Appoints Eileen Sherman Dean of Business
Item type: In the News

Eileen Sherman, Ph.D., has been appointed Dean of Alverno College's School of Business. In this role, she will provide leadership to the School of Business, partner with faculty to foster st… Read More


Mary Diez Honored for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education
Item type: In the News

The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has named Mary E. Diez, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at Alverno College, the winner of its 2013 David G. Imig Aw… Read More


LACCS Resources
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...the article.


WCEP - Wisconsin Character Education Partnership promotes
the intentional proactive effort by educators to instill in all Wisconsin’s students, core universal ethical values such as integrity, honesty, fairness, responsibility, and respect for
themselves and for others through character education. WCEP partners with Alverno College to support professional development for teachers in its unique year-long cohort... Read More


LACCS
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Partners








The vision of WCEP is for all Wisconsin students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills
and dispositions of core universal values through a self-sustaining culture. WCEP programs include Promising Practice Schools and Wisconsin Schools of
Character.







Character.org provides the vision, leadership and resources for schools,
families and... Read More


Helping the Helpers
Item type: In the News

As a licensed psychotherapist, Nikki Gordon immediately understood the level of trauma that COVID-19 would induce. And she knew she had to help. “When the pandemic hit, the core values o… Read More


Multilingual Learner Support
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...Accessibility Coordinator.
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Non-Academic Accommodations
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We will develop a custom accommodation plan for you that may include:


Emotional Support Animal

Service Animal

Dining accommodations

Residential accommodations

Parking accommodations



This is not an exhaustive list. Please discuss other possibilities with the Student Accessibility Coordinator.
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Facility Access
... Read More


Licensure Disclosures
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...professional licensure information to students based on the state in which a student is located.


Prospective and current students interested in pursuing professional licensure after graduation can consult the information below.
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School of Arts and Sciences
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Bachelor of Music Therapy
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After completing your undergraduate degree in Music Therapy at Alverno College, you will be eligible to take the Certification
... Read More


Awards
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...15 each year.
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Award Categories


Outstanding Alum Award


The recipient of this award demonstrates strong leadership ability in their profession/career or in service to the college and/or community. They exhibit integrity, enthusiasm,
professionalism, and strongly held values in the significant accomplishments made in one or more of the following areas:


Professional/career accomplishments

Service to our alma mater... Read More


Character Conference Preconference Workshops
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...He is also an adjunct professor at Alverno College in the School of Education's Master's Degree Program. He is
a doctoral candidate in Cardinal Stritch's Leadership, Learning, and Service Program.


Ringnolda Jofee' Tremain is a State and National School of Character evaluator. She serves on the Region 11 Charter School Advisory Board and
has presented at local and state conferences. Most recently Ms. Tremain served as a PK3-8th grade... Read More


Women on a Mission
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A mission to educate and empower women isn't something that ended once one group of Alverno alumnae collected their diplomas. Instead, it's something they carried into their professional caree… Read More


Business Careers
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...& Communication  Business  Business Careers
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Business Careers
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In the classroom
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You will develop knowledge and skills highly sought after in business professionals through immersive, real-world project-based learning. You’ll receive a deep
foundation of relevant business principles in areas like organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, financial accounting, business ethics, marketing management, managerial... Read More


Accepted Graduate
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...school code (003832) in your application.
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Step 2


Activate your Alverno network account


Your college network account gives you access to email, the Self-Service Portal, Brightspace and more.


Your Alverno network username, email and temporary password can be found in your acceptance packet or acceptance email.

Go to alverno.edu/tech-services-student-tech-links

Under Accounts and Passwords, click... Read More


Commencement
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Complete Your Graduation Application




After receiving the email from the Registrar, submit your Graduation Application via Self Service in the
Graduation Overview section. Upon completion of the application, a $175 graduation fee will be added to your student account, which you can pay in Self Service.


Graduation Application Deadlines


Fall: October 15

Spring: March... Read More


8 Abilities
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...and professional lives. Students learn how to identify, describe and assess issues that affect communities as well as how to develop their own action
plans.


Why it’s important: Service and caring for others are at the heart of Alverno’s Franciscan values, and our students share a belief in the
power of coming together to drive positive social change. Our graduates are equipped to contribute positively to their local, national and global... Read More


Sister Austin Doherty's Influence Left an Indelible Mark on Alverno College
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Sister Austin Doherty, SSSF, who passed away on February 8, 2015 will be remembered for her influential leadership at Alverno College. A service will be held in her honor on Tuesday, March 2… Read More


Alum JoAnn McGrath Remembered for Commitment to Alverno's Nursing Program
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JoAnn (Resch) McGrath ’57, an Alverno nursing alum and philanthropist, died on February 19, 2024. McGrath spent her life modeling Alverno’s commitment to effective citizenship and… Read More


Master of Community Psychology
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...systematically inquire into relevant counseling practice and to conduct assessments that lead to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.


Beyond the classroom, you’ll take part in service learning, practicum and internship experiences. Engagement with the community through mindful and relevant
interactions is a cornerstone of our educational philosophy.
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Program Outcomes


Throughout the program, you’ll be challenged to... Read More


Advocacy in Action
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Gabriela Leija '10 was 16 the first time she entered a courtroom. There to support a friend who had been charged with petty theft, she recalls bristling at the judge's harsh words. “All… Read More


Two Alverno College Leaders Recognized by Biz Times
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BizTimes Media recognized 24 notable heroes in higher education this week, and two Alverno College leaders are among them. Jodi Eastberg, PhD, is the acting vice president of Academic Affairs… Read More


Dana World-Patterson
Item type: In the News

Dana World-Patterson has devoted over thirty years to teaching etiquette and image and has served thousands of individuals through her love to see people be better. The past sixteen years has… Read More


Multicultural & Multilingual School Psychology (MMSP) Certificate
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...quality assessment, consultation and intervention
services to multilingual students.
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In the classroom
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You will develop knowledge and skills highly sought after in business professionals through immersive, real-world project-based learning. You’ll receive a deep
foundation of relevant business principles in areas like organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, financial accounting, business ethics, marketing management, managerial... Read More


Mesa
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...
Operational Excellence: Alverno College is continuously working to be good stewards of students’ tuition dollars. We are reducing operating costs, sharpening
focus and restructuring our core curriculum, pursuing innovative approaches of revenue and partnerships.


Reductions: The college’s plan identifies ways to reduce costs through operational expenses, program reductions and personnel reductions. Given our current
reality, these changes are... Read More


Business
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...and Supply Chain
Management, Entrepreneurial Studies or Digital Marketing. 
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In the classroom
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You will develop knowledge and skills highly sought after in business professionals through immersive, real-world project-based learning. You’ll receive a deep
foundation of relevant business principles in areas like organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, financial accounting, business ethics, marketing management, managerial... Read More


The Difference Makers
Item type: In the News

These Alverno alums’ lives and careers may have taken them on very different paths, but they all have identified ways to make sustainability the heart of their work. In Milwaukee and bey… Read More


Master of Science in Community Psychology
Item type: In the News

Effect social change The Alverno College Community Psychology Master's program will help you to meet your goals of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. On your way, you will engage wit… Read More


How to: Bring Ideas to Life
Item type: In the News

Is it any surprise that where some may see a problem, enterprising Alverno graduates see an opportunity? Meet some of our alum entrepreneurs, who share what they've learned on their startup jo… Read More


Alverno College Aims to Double the Number of Students Studying Abroad
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has pledged to join the Institute of International Education (IIE)'s Generation Study Abroad initiative to double the number of American students who study abroad by the end… Read More


Scott Zeman Named Vice President of Academic Affairs at Alverno College
Item type: In the News

Scott Zeman, Ph.D., has been named vice president of Academic Affairs at Alverno College. Zeman, who most recently was provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Salve Regina Universit… Read More


Alverno President
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...real world,” she says.


Alverno College’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected the Milwaukee native and local executive to succeed Sister Andrea Lee, IHM, Ph.D. who ended her service in June 2022. Brown
served previously as Chief Executive Officer for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) since 2012. She began her tenure at Alverno in July of 2023.


Other strengths that Brown sees at Alverno are the 8 Abilities, the diversity of the... Read More


Character Conference Breakouts
Item type: Alverno.edu

...SEL skills are critically important and serve as
important stepping stones, these skills DO NOT motivate students to develop their own moral compass. The session leader will explain how the different core values of character are need to
encourage students of all ages to discover and define for themselves their own North Stars, those values and principles that will guide them during the storms of life. 


Audience: All


Principles: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9... Read More


Billing and Payment
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Student Accounts  Billing and Payment
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Billing and Payment


Alverno uses a secure portal to manage billing and payments. Students can log on to the Self-Service portal using their Alverno user ID and password.
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Alverno College Mission


Alverno College prepares women for lives of personal and professional distinction and meaningful engagement with the world. Alverno extends this mission by offering graduate and adult
programs... Read More


Financial Aid FAQ
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The priority date for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is typically on February 1 of the same
year that the school year starts.


If you apply after that date, please submit any requested documentation within two weeks from the date you were notified. If documentation is submitted after the semester starts, we cannot
guarantee you will receive financial aid for that award year, since federal regulations dictate rules for... Read More


Master of Arts in Education
Item type: In the News

Get ready to build the future Are you ready to be a catalyst for change in schools and to equip the next generation with essential knowledge and skills? Alverno’s graduate education prog… Read More


More Than Meets the Eye
Item type: In the News

Sandra Baker '15 had been working as a counselor for years before she arrived at Alverno to earn her master's degree. “The field of counseling was changing,” she says. “To be… Read More


Algo Magnifico
Item type: In the News

It's a busy summer Saturday for Alverno student Dominique Alvarado-Gonzalez as she bustles around her tent at the Cathedral Square Market, filling cups with bright agua fresca (fruit water) an… Read More


A Message From Alverno College President Andrea Lee, IHM
Item type: In the News

Outrage and pain - raw and unadorned - were audible and visible in Minneapolis and nearly every major city in the United States over the past week. A man, George Floyd, is dead; horrifica… Read More


Alverno Launches New Accelerated Bachelor's Degree Program
Item type: In the News

Alverno College is launching Alverno Accelerate, an accelerated, affordable and flexible pathway to earning a bachelor's degree in three or fewer years. Designed for working adults who may be… Read More


Alverno College Receives Platinum Seal For Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
Item type: In the News

Alverno College was honored at the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony with a platinum seal for achieving a student voting rate above 50%. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge hosted its se… Read More


Alverno College Achieves Expansion Milestone with Green Roof Installation this Week
Item type: In the News

In one of the most visual signs of progress to date for Alverno College's historical $30 million expansion and renovation, construction crews will finish installing a nearly 10,000 square-f… Read More


Alverno College Appoints Carole Chabries Dean of New School of Adult Learning and New Initiatives
Item type: In the News

Carole Chabries, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of Alverno's newly formed School of Adult Learning and New Initiatives, which will be the College's principal hub for innovation. The School wil… Read More


Alverno Presents Draws Curtains on Final Season With The Jones Family Singers
Item type: In the News

Alverno Presents, the performing arts series of Alverno College, will conclude its 56-year history on Saturday, April 30 with The Jones Family Singers. The final performance will take pla… Read More


Alverno College's Thea Bowman Institute Honored With Promising Practices 2021 Award
Item type: In the News

The Wisconsin Character Education Partnership (WCEP) has awarded the Thea Bowman Institute for Excellence and Leadership at Alverno College a 2021 Promising Practice Award for the program&rsqu… Read More


Alverno College Opens Nursing Education Center in Arizona
Item type: In the News

With an audience of elected officials, health care leaders and Alverno College senior leadership and alums, Alverno College cut the ribbon on the college’s new nursing education center y… Read More


Popular Music Studies
Item type: In the News

Description: Studying popular music is a great way to learn about American culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. The Popular Music Studies minor is 16 credits, with a mix of coursework in mu… Read More


8 Reasons to Love the Abilities
Item type: In the News

Everyone needs to be able to communicate, solve problems and work with others. But very few learn these skills as part of their formal education. Unless, of course, they’re Alverno stude… Read More


Why I Believe in Alverno: Amy Oliden '09
Item type: In the News

In her own words, teacher Amy Oliden ’09 shares why she believes in Alverno and how her experience as a student shaped her. As an alumna of Alverno College, I can wholeheartedly say that… Read More


C2C Welcomes Alverno College as Newest Member
Item type: In the News

The Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference (C2C) looks forward to welcoming Alverno College as its newest member institution following support from the C2C Board of Directors. Alverno will become… Read More


Alverno College Year in Review, 2025
Item type: In the News

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back on a year defined by growth, connection and community. We welcomed new colleagues into key leadership roles, each bringing fr… Read More


Adaptive Arts License
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...your official high
school transcript

If you have an associate degree, please submit your official associate degree transcript



Either:

Pass the Praxis CORE Basic Skills Test (reading, writing and mathematics) OR

Grade of B or higher in a college-level mathematics, English/literature and writing/communication course



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Quick Links
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Education + The Alverno Difference
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Communication
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...professors, who will personally guide you through coursework and help you select the right classes, internships and other opportunities to reach your career
goals.


You'll learn core communication theory and tools with the latest digital production techniques, focusing on in-demand skills such as web design, social media management,
radio broadcasting and video production. You’ll benefit from Alverno’s distinctive, hands-on curriculum and will be... Read More


Master of Arts in Education
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Requirements:


Three recommendations (at least two professional or academic)

Official transcripts confirming a completed bachelor’s degree

Writing samples (one education statement and two communication samples)

Passing score on Praxis Core

Completed background check through Alverno College

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Questions?


Contact the Admissions team at admissions@alverno.edu Read More


Center for Learning and Assessment Support
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...Center for Learning and Assessment Support (CLAS)


The Center for Learning and Assessment Support (CLAS) offers a welcoming study space in the CLAS Lounge (RC109) along with four core academic support
services to support your success at Alverno College: accessibility services, the Assessment Center, multilingual learning and tutoring. All services are available to students on a self-referral basis, making it easy to access the support you need when you... Read More


DNP FAQ
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...under the following conditions:



Obtained as part of a supervised, academic program.

Designed to help students achieve specific learning outcomes from the Essentials: Core Competencies, role outcomes, and application of theory and evidence to practice.

Have outcomes or experiences consistent with post-baccalaureate study.

Provide evidence as to how the clinical practicum hours have integrated new knowledge and demonstrated attainment... Read More


Music Department
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...skillfully guide students into a career



Alverno has a worldwide reputation for its innovative ability-based curriculum, which we infuse with performance assessments and career-based core classes. Every
music major and minor refines skills through private study, performance opportunities and a progression of competences. Student-centered learning produces music graduates who successfully
enter employment within their chosen field.


Learn more... Read More


Doctor of Nursing Practice
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...are fully committed to supporting you in the achievement of your educational and professional goals

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Choose your specialty track


Our curriculum consists of seven core courses, two scholarly project courses, one to three elective courses, and two clinical practicum courses designed to help you achieve the needed 1,000
post-baccalaureate clinical practicum hours.*


Tracks:



Direct Care (33-38 credits*): For... Read More


Nevertheless, She Persisted
Item type: In the News

Imagine that, more than a decade ago, you make a mistake. A mistake that happens to be against the law, which you own up to, express remorse for, and work to make right. Imagine that between n… Read More


Parent & Family Resources
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...work with a career coach?
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My student hasn't picked a major yet. Can a career or academic advisor still help?
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How can my student network and find career opportunities after graduation?
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When should my student fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form?
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Whom may I contact about my student's financial aid and/or account balance?
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What can I do to support my student financially?
... Read More


Privacy Policy
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...Alverno who is using the website and includes information you may request that we store on the website for your future use. Alverno may need this
information to provide a personalized or enhanced service that you request – such as additional information or online payments. While we hope that you will find it beneficial to
judiciously provide Personally Identifiable Information to Alverno so that we can provide the best practical service to you, the amount of Personally... Read More


Businesses
Item type: Alverno.edu

... Education | Finance and Insurance | Health Care/Wellness
| Human Resources | Legal Services | Manufacturing | Restaurant/Catering/Food
Service | Retail | Other
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Arts/Entertainment/Recreation
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Birth & Beyond by Kendall


Owned by: Kendall Larson '16


Location: Hartland, WI


Email


Business Description: Portrait studio... Read More


Student Accounts
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...information to students. We understand how important it is to plan ahead financially, which is why we'll continue to provide
billing packets. However students will occasionally make changes after billing statements go out, which may result in additional charges. An example of this would be if you decide to add a
class closer to the start of the semester. We are pleased to announce that you will now receive an automated email within 24 hours of making an adjustment... Read More


Tech Services
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...Intranet | IOL | Library | LiveText |Media Hub | Mobility Print | Moodle* |  Office 365 | Password
Reset | Self-Service | Service Desk | TutorTrac


We provide computing resources for Alverno students, faculty and staff, including computer facilities and labs, as well as a wide variety of technical support and resources
... Read More


Finding Your Fairytale
Item type: In the News

Angela Kupper '16 was scrolling through her social media feed when she happened upon a quiz: “What Fairytale Are You?” Having been diagnosed with narcolepsy a year earlier, during… Read More


Alverno welcomes new president
Item type: In the News

When Christy L. Brown stood in front of the Duke University School of Law graduating class of 1994, she shared a quote with the peers who elected her as their commencement speaker. Not just an… Read More


Drop or Withdraw
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...65%




Withdraw Day 15–21


45%




Withdraw Day 22–28


25%




Withdraw Day 29 and after


0%






Undergraduate and Graduate Programs – Summer Term




Drop refunds for undergraduate and graduate summer term courses








Timeline


... Read More


Two Alverno College Students Honored With 2019 Leona Truchan Service Awards
Item type: In the News

Two Alverno College students are being recognized for their service to the Natural Science, Mathematics & Technology (NSMT) division at Alverno. Elizabeth Gamillo ‘18 and Sarah Snoub… Read More


Accepted Adult
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...Your Next Steps
...

1


Activate your Alverno network account and Alverno email




Your college network account gives you access to email, the Self-Service Portal, Brightspace and more.


Your Alverno network username, email and temporary password can be found in your acceptance packet or acceptance email.

To activate your account, you will reset your temporary password and register for multi-factor... Read More


Accessibility Services
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...Accessibility Coordinator will review the self-referral and reach out if any additional information or documentation is
needed.


Next Steps: After reviewing the referral, the Student Accessibilty Coordinator will email the student to ask whether they would like to schedule a meeting to
complete the process or prefer that the coordinator create a draft accommodation memo in Blaze. Once completed, the draft memo will be... Read More


Alverno Honored with Community Service Award at NCAA Convention
Item type: In the News

Alverno College was recognized for the Jostens/National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) Community Service Awards at the 2013 NCAA Convention in Grapevine, Texas… Read More


Alverno Sisterhood: United in Patriotism and Service
Item type: In the News

On November 9, 1970, in Loretto Hall, 11 Alverno students took the oath of office and were commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army. One of those students was Chris (Lach) Boetticher ’7… Read More


Alverno Forum Will Explore the Impact of Care After Sexual Assault
Item type: In the News

For those who have experienced sexual assault, the trauma is relived over and over as they navigate their way through the aftermath. Whether they're seeking medical help, talking with counselo… Read More


Advising Returning Student Information
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...appointment with your Academic Advisor or contact your Faculty Advisor to discuss your return

Clear all current holds. Holds are viewable under the Notifications section on your Self-Service home page.

Update your name and contact information (if applicable) in your Self-Service User Profile.

If working with a Faculty Advisor, contact the Advising Office to have your leave status updated

As needed, follow-up with your Advisor to identify... Read More


Student Nurses Care for Their Communities
Item type: In the News

Classes may have moved online, but you can still find many Alverno student nurses in the field. Some Alverno students who are working toward their nursing bachelor's degrees are simultaneously… Read More


Pharmaceutical Sciences
Item type: In the News

Opportunities for pharmacists surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, from testing to administering vaccinations. And even during non-pandemic times, more patients are relying on their neighborho… Read More


Metamorphosis
Item type: In the News

You might say that butterflies are what brought Bregetta Wilson to Alverno. Wilson, as a working mom and college student, strongly identified with the themes of evolution and growth that butte… Read More


Alverno at Work: Tammy Belton-Davis
Item type: In the News

Tammy Belton-Davis’s grandmother gave her the middle name “Athena,” after the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, and it’s why she christened her company Athena Communicat… Read More


Alverno at Work: Lynnea Katz-Petted
Item type: In the News

As the virus that causes COVID-19 began spreading across Wisconsin in March, Gov. Tony Evers issued a Safer at Home Order with the intent of keeping people healthy. But being at home wasn&rsqu… Read More


Financial Aid Direct-Entry MSN Information Page
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Aid Information Sheet


Costs and aid by semester*


The information below is meant to give you a general idea of the costs and available aid. Individual eligibility varies. After filing your FAFSA, you will get an award letter emailed to you
with the Federal Stafford Loans that you qualify for in the academic year. Feel free to check with the Financial Aid Office (financial.aid@alverno.edu) for questions related to your specific eligibility before... Read More


Accepted Undergrad
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Reserve Your Spot




Confirm your place at Alverno by submitting your $100 enrollment deposit. This deposit is applied toward your tuition.


Log in to the Self-Service Portal

Go to Student Finance



Once we receive your deposit, watch your Alverno email for announcements about orientation.

...

4


Attend New Student Orientation (NSO)




Learn how to... Read More


Classroom, Culture and Community
Item type: In the News

A class on Argentinian literature and culture took Jacqueline Sandoval down an unexpected path. The advanced-level course, taught by Associate Professor of Spanish Meg Crosby, required Sandova… Read More


Advising FAQs
Item type: Alverno.edu

...program of study. My Progress will track the courses/assessments a student has completed, has
in progress and has not yet started. Review your academic progress toward your degree by logging into Self-Service and going to My Progress under Student Planning.
...
Academic Map
...
For weekday students, a suggested sequence of courses used for planning purposes only. An academic map can help students plan what to take each semester so they can complete their degree... Read More


Career - Online Resources
Item type: Alverno.edu

...advice


CarouselExpo.com  - Directory of job fairs and other hiring events in the United States


Encore Careers - Tips on choosing a new career direction after 50


Glassdoor - A free inside look at over 28,000 companies


Idealist.org - The nation's #1 site for non-profit jobs and volunteer opportunities


Indeed.com - The #1 job site in the world to search for jobs and... Read More


20 Years and 4,000 Miles to Attend Graduation
Item type: In the News

When Shelly Perkins '16 moved to Germany in October 2017, she promised her daughter Aleyah that she wouldn't miss the Alverno senior's graduation in December. Not only was Perkins there, but s… Read More


Alverno College More Than Doubles Volunteer Service Goal
Item type: In the News

Just over a year ago, Alverno College kicked off Caring Counts: The Alverno College Volunteer Challenge as part of its 125th anniversary celebration. The goal of the year-long project was to r… Read More


Alverno College Offers Rare Opportunity to Hear a Holocaust Survivor Speak
Item type: In the News

In an increasingly rare opportunity to hear the first-hand accounts of Holocaust survivors, Alverno College will hold its 16th annual Holocaust Remembrance Service, the largest non-Jewish gath… Read More


Class Registration
Item type: Alverno.edu

...For additional help, please refer to the instructions below.
...
Class Registration Guide


Successfully register for your next semester's classes using Colleague's Self-Service by following the instructions below.


Arriving at Self-Service


To access Self-Service, click here or find the link to "Self-Service
Home" in the footer (bottom of page) on IOL.


After logging in, your home page will... Read More


Alverno Marks 155th Graduation with New Traditions
Item type: In the News

Graduation wasn't the only cause for celebration at Alverno's 155th commencement. After the undergraduate ceremony, held May 20 in Pitman Theatre, 22 graduates and their families and friends g… Read More


Courting Success
Item type: In the News

At $524 million, construction of the Milwaukee Bucks' new arena downtown is easily the biggest project underway in the city. Day in and day out, hundreds of people are hard at work to make sur… Read More


A Woman of Mission
Item type: In the News

The passing of Sister Joel Read OSF '48 at age 91 in May 2017 brought an outpouring of tributes and memories from those whose lives she touched as an educator, colleague, mentor and friend. On… Read More


Alverno MBA Turns 10
Item type: In the News

The Alverno MBA is designed to develop leaders who are ready to not only thrive in a changing economy but who can also drive change themselves. For the past decade, it has done just that, as t… Read More


How I Got Ready: Joicenina's Story
Item type: In the News

Not even a new baby could slow down Joicenina Carvalho '19, who was determined to advance her education. Two semesters into her time at Alverno, she delivered her daughter. After taking only a… Read More


Speaking Up From the Front Lines
Item type: In the News

For ICU nurse Monica Watry '17, Wisconsin's daily COVID-19 death toll is more than just a statistic. It's the fearful eyes of patients — some as young as 30 — who gasp for breath i… Read More


Alverno College Part of a Pilot Program to Assess Students' 'Essential Employable Qualities'
Item type: In the News

Alverno College was selected to participate in a national pilot program examining the employability of college students after graduation, a program that aligns with Alverno's internationally a… Read More


Our Sisters: Arlene Einwalter
Item type: In the News

Some people experience their callings as a wordless tug, a sense from deep within that points them to the right path. Sister Arlene Einwalter ’60, however, experienced her calling somewh… Read More


Faculty Creativity Gets Students Back in the Lab
Item type: In the News

What does it take to bring science students to campus during a global pandemic, so they can get the hands-on laboratory experience that’s an essential part of their learning? The answer,… Read More


A Future Educator Seeks Change
Item type: In the News

I believe that educators take an unspoken oath to ensure that every child, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, receives a fair and equal educat… Read More


Why I Teach: Lindsey Harness
Item type: In the News

Empowerment. Authenticity. Healing. These are the goals of communication and higher education, and they underpin the mission that Lindsey Harness, PhD, embraces in her work at Alverno. Harness… Read More


Full Speed Ahead for Tokara Henry '22
Item type: In the News

After earning her associate’s degree, Tokara Henry ’22 launched her own business, Bijou Nails and Co. in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville district, and spent the next decade growing i… Read More


Focused on the Future
Item type: In the News

Working as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in Los Angeles for the last 10 years, McKinley Murphey, class of 2024, didn’t expect to find himself in front of a camera in Hollywood. B… Read More


Never too Late
Item type: In the News

Pursuing a degree can be tough, especially when more than a decade has passed since graduating from high school. But Christy Peterson ’03 not only found the motivation to apply to colleg… Read More


Registrar Schedule Changes
Item type: Alverno.edu

Registrar's Office Schedule Changes
...
Schedule Changes
...
You may not add a course to your schedule after a class has begun without the instructor’s written permission. You may not withdraw from a course after the start of the semester through
IOL. All schedule changes after the start of the semester must be made in writing in the Registrar’s Office or by emailing the Registrar’s Office. All students advised out of the
Advising Office... Read More


Campus Safety Residence Hall
Item type: Alverno.edu

...stairwell and advise Campus Safety Officers and/or the Fire Department where the individual is located and they will be assisted out of the building. Never under any circumstances enter a
building after an emergency evacuation until given the “all clear” by Campus Safety, building coordinators or emergency personnel. Campus Safety Officers may silence an alarm
after responding but this does not mean that it is safe to re-enter a building. When evacuating a building it... Read More


Registrar Registration Procedures
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Registration


Your registration appointment time will be in IOL. You will receive an email letting you know when you can see the registration appointment time. Log into IOL on or after your priority registration time. Access Interactive Online (IOL) at iol.alverno.edu or use the IOL Quick Link on the Alverno website at alverno.edu.


Please review the following:


Validation Report- Contact your advisor with any... Read More


Financial Aid Student Loans
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Direct Stafford Loans
...
Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans (currently 6.53%). Subsidized Loans do not accrue interest while the student is enrolled. Repayment begins six months after the student leaves
school or graduates.


Federal Subsidized Direct Loans are based on financial need. Interest does not accrue during periods of enrollment and grace periods.

Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans do not require financial need. Interest accrues... Read More


Entrepreneur, Advocate, Alverno Student
Item type: In the News

If you hear people talking about revitalizing Milwaukee, there's a good chance they're talking about Melissa Goins. For more than a decade, Goins — a current Alverno graduate student &md… Read More


Celebrating 130 Years of Educating Strong Women
Item type: In the News

Alverno celebrated its 130th birthday on April 28, 2017, and our long legacy of educating strong women was on display that day — all weekend, in fact. Alverno welcomed more than 400 alum… Read More


LACCS Leadership
Item type: Alverno.edu

...training, program evaluation, strategic planning, and
business operations. As an advocate for youth, education, and collective impact, Lauren remains engaged in community through her service on City Year’s Regional Board, the Leaders
Igniting Transformation (LIT) Board, and as co-chair of the K12 Civic Response Team via Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Additionally, she works to inspire leadership as a member of Milwaukee
Urban League YP, Global Shapers, and... Read More


An Unstoppable Force
Item type: In the News

Donna Lewis-Taylor was set on attending the University of Minnesota. The massive, urban campus spread between Minneapolis and St. Paul seemed like the ideal place to explore new and different… Read More


Our Sisters: Judeen Schulte
Item type: In the News

Teaching future nurses during a global pandemic doesn’t faze Sister Judeen Schulte ’71. That’s because the Alverno nursing professor and her colleagues have always connected… Read More


Wi-Fi Access
Item type: Alverno.edu

...must register your personal wireless device via the My Devices Portal (see below)

Upon connecting for the first time, you'll be prompted for your Alverno username and password

After that, you should remain connected unless:

Your password changes

You manually forget the network

Your device registration expires





AlvernoGUEST


For guests and temporary visitors:


Requires a... Read More


Report a Concern
Item type: Alverno.edu

...to tell anyone else private, personally identifiable
information unless there is reason to fear for the safety of the victim or other community members.  
...
What happens after a report is submitted?


Once a report is received, the appropriate College office will review the information and determine next steps. Depending on the nature of the concern, this may include outreach to involved
parties, supportive measures, an investigation or... Read More


Holocaust Remembrance Service at Alverno College
Item type: In the News

Alverno College held its 14th annual Holocaust Remembrance Service, featuring guest speaker and Holocaust survivor Estelle Glaser Laughlin. Read More


Alverno College graduate pursues art therapy after it changed her life
Item type: In the News

Drea McAlister '25 just graduated with a degree in Art Therapy, and she's using her degree to pay it forward. Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin talked to Drea about how what should've been a routine c… Read More


Alverno College Cancels Classes For One Day So Students Can Volunteer
Item type: In the News

Classes will be cancelled until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at Alverno College for its 15th annual Community Day. The day of service is set aside each year so that students, faculty and… Read More


Alverno College Offers Increasingly Rare Opportunity to Hear a Holocaust Survivor Speak
Item type: In the News

In an increasingly rare opportunity to hear the first-hand accounts of Holocaust survivors, Alverno College will hold its 17th annual Holocaust Remembrance Service, the largest non-Jewish gath… Read More


Community Day is a Beloved Tradition
Item type: In the News

Every year since 2000, Alverno cancels classes for a day so that students, faculty and staff can participate in Community Day, a day set aside for service. Since its inception, over 8,000 stud… Read More


Truchan
Item type: Alverno.edu

...through interconnected experiences across curriculum, co-curriculum, and culture. Our students have unique opportunities to engage
with peers and faculty, STEM professionals, community service, their social network, and scientific research that impacts the biological and physical environment in which they live. Active
participation in these various communities has been documented to increase student success in STEM, particularly with women and students of... Read More


Awards Recipients
Item type: Alverno.edu

...The following is a list of our alum award winners.
...
Outstanding Alumna Award


This award recognizes an alumna who demonstrates strong leadership ability in her career or in service to the college and/or community. It is awarded to an alumna who exhibits integrity,
enthusiasm and professionalism.


2025    Jackie Q. Carter '11

2023    Mari-Anne Hechmann '91

2022    Ellen... Read More


Campus Ministry
Item type: Alverno.edu

...invites students to reflect on their purpose, explore questions of meaning and consider how they
are called to serve the world around them.


Whether you are looking for prayer, service opportunities, meaningful conversation, grief support, spiritual guidance, interfaith dialogue or a quiet space to breathe, Campus Ministry is here
for you.
...
Where to find us
...
Campus Minister


Steven Dunn, PhD

Professor of... Read More


Alverno College Honors Three Outstanding Alumnae
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will honor three alumnae during the college’s Alum Teach & Learn Weekend (April 22-24). The annual event is an opportunity to continue life-long learning while also c… Read More


Alverno College to Honor Three Outstanding Alumnae
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will honor three alumnae during the college’s Alum Reunion and Awards Brunch on April 26. The event begins at noon and will include the presentation of the Alum Awards an… Read More


Tech Services Dept Info
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Technology Policies


Tech Services Department Info
...
Tech Services Department Info
...
Contact Us


24/7 Help Desk: 414-382-6700
Note: after-hours support is provided by a remote team. If they are unable to resolve your issue, they will ask the Tech Services Team to assist you during business hours.


Open a Support Ticket: https://ellucian.service-now.com/. Use Google Chrome as your browser for... Read More


Advising Academic Advising Staff
Item type: Alverno.edu

...
Staff and Appointments
...
About Staff and Appointments
...
In the Academic Advising Office, we are dedicated to supporting all students, faculty and staff with high quality service. We prioritize being available to you when you have questions or need
to meet. If you'd like to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors, see our list of staff and contact information below.
...
Note: Advisors in our office specialize in working with... Read More


Refunds
Item type: Alverno.edu

Student Accounts  Refunds
...
Refunds


Refund Policies


Refunds resulting from a financial aid credit balance on student accounts will not be available until after classes have started and financial aid has been disbursed to student accounts.


Refunds will be processed in accordance with federal regulations for all Federal Title IV credit balances and in accordance with college policy for all other credit balances.


To... Read More


Master of Science in Nursing
Item type: In the News

The future of health care is waiting for you As a student in Alverno's Master of Science in Nursing program, you will become a change agent to impact the health care disparities experienced b… Read More


Haunts, History and Hidden Pasts
Item type: In the News

In 2011, Anna Lardinois '02 headed to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Her annual solo spring break road trip was a vital way to recharge her batteries while working with 17- to 20-… Read More


‘I Can Do This'
Item type: In the News

This past summer, a group of teenagers arrived at the downtown Houston convention center that housed thousands of residents after Hurricane Harvey struck. They had a simple request: They wante… Read More


Alverno at Work: Barkha Daily
Item type: In the News

When Barkha Daily '11 left her home in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2003 for the United States, everything she knew about America came from watching movies. “At the time I thought everywhere in… Read More


Welcome to Alverno
Item type: In the News

Meet some of Alverno's newest undergraduate students, some new from high school, one a transfer student, another who is an adult returning to school. Each has graciously agreed to share her st… Read More


A Strong Woman in Science
Item type: In the News

Sister Leona Truchan '53 grew up on Chicago's north side and learned of the School Sisters of St. Francis while attending Alvernia High School. She was so impressed by their positive interest… Read More


Adding a Touch of Flair to Tech
Item type: In the News

At first glance, fashion and science don't appear to have much in common. But alumna Shaiya Morris '13, a fashion designer and owner of a tech company, says there's a little bit of science in… Read More


Connecting Through Creativity
Item type: In the News

Molly Thornton '17 entered Alverno's undergraduate Art Therapy program wanting to work with people affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. The program helped her discover that her true pas… Read More


Alverno Entrepreneur: Bonnie Edwards
Item type: In the News

After a fulfilling career as a middle-school teacher, Bonnie J. Edwards '99 '03 '04 '14 was looking forward to enjoying her retirement with her husband. But it wasn't long before a new path &m… Read More


Ready to Roll
Item type: In the News

After five years with the Brewcity Bruisers roller derby league, Bexit Wound wasn't about to let a broken ankle keep her off skates for long. As soon as her ankle healed, she made the league's… Read More


Sticking With Stem
Item type: In the News

For many students, summer means taking a break from classes. However, for seven Alverno undergraduates pursuing science degrees, summer brought a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understand… Read More


Alverno Entrepreneur: Amanda Santoro
Item type: In the News

It may sound like a big leap to go from a nurse to a start-up business owner. But for Amanda Santoro '97, it made sense. A busy mother of three, the registered nurse was expecting her fourth c… Read More


Wish Come True
Item type: In the News

Just like a fairy godmother, Yesica Desarden '14 makes dreams come true. However, she doesn't need a magic wand. As a wish coordinator for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, Desarden works with Spanish-sp… Read More


Advocate: JoAnn Lomax '74
Item type: In the News

It's second shift, after dark, and JoAnn Lomax '74 is making the rounds at Froedtert Hospital. She visits patients and families in the intensive care units, listening and calming fears, until… Read More


Bestowing of the Kente Turns 25
Item type: In the News

In December 1994, Caryl Davis '94 '97 '00 became a mother twice over. She gave birth to her son, Kyle, as well as to an enduring rite of passage for Alverno's African American students. &ldquo… Read More


Learning to Lead
Item type: In the News

Amy Bock '16 found herself at a crossroads. She had become a nurse to combine her dual passion for health care and helping others. But her career path had removed her from patient care to over… Read More


A Stubborn Hope
Item type: In the News

For Sister Ann Oestreich, IHM, the question isn't whether it's possible to end human trafficking. Instead, it's how can you not try? Oestreich joined the Alverno community in late 2016 as part… Read More


Catch the Light
Item type: In the News

The basement of a pharmaceutical company might sound like an odd place to discover one's creative soulmate, but Natalie Sorrentino '04 and Courtney Kotloski aren't afraid to embrace the unexpe… Read More


A Promise Kept, a Dream Achieved
Item type: In the News

For Sahra Mohamud '19, her journey to become a nurse began in Kenya, with a promise. That promise, a gift to a dying father who treasured education, inspired sacrifices from family members. Th… Read More


Alverno College Awarded Career Ready Internship Grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation
Item type: In the News

Alverno College received a $150,000 Career Ready Internshipgrant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation for the 2014-2015 academic year. Internships provide college students wi… Read More


A Profession of Saving Lives
Item type: In the News

Quanesha Medina ’17 ’19 ’20 has always wanted to save lives. That’s why she became an educator. “Education is a profession of saving lives,” she says. &ldqu… Read More


How I Got Ready: Stephanie's Story
Item type: In the News

Stephanie Becerra always dreamed of an arts career. Alverno is helping her make it a reality. “Alverno’s small community allowed me to hone personal skills through the small classe… Read More


Training the Teachers of Tomorrow
Item type: In the News

Carrie Perock ’91 loved her time as an elementary classroom teacher. Now, she especially loves being able to train the next generation of classroom teachers. “Every student I guide… Read More


An Unexpected Journey
Item type: In the News

Four years after Stephanie Arend ’85 graduated from high school, the aspiring interior designer applied for the store manager job at the furniture store where she worked. The owners gave… Read More


Alverno at Work: Marquita Taylor, PhD
Item type: In the News

Marquita Taylor ’09, PhD, had to fight to make room for herself. Now, she fights to make room for others. Taylor is the assistant director of health equity and leadership programs housed… Read More


Why I Teach: David Brooker
Item type: In the News

Whether teaching political science, directing the global studies and international affairs major, advising pre-law students or leading Model United Nations trips to Chicago, David Brooker, PhD… Read More


Reaching the Top, Together
Item type: In the News

Not only does Alverno’s Summit Fund help students complete their degree, it also asks them to pay it forward When Retiki Seals crosses the Pitman Theatre stage at commencement, she will… Read More


Alverno at Work: Svetlana and Vesna Stanic
Item type: In the News

It started with a cast-off bedroom furniture set spotted on the curb. Milwaukee sisters Svetlana Stanić ’08 ’13, Vesna Stanić ’08 and Duška Stanić hauled it back to th… Read More


Flipping the Script
Item type: In the News


For most of Debra Patrick’s childhood, a career in education was unthinkable.

From first to ninth grades, Patrick EdD’22 was bullied and frustrated with learning.… Read More


Alverno College Recognized for Commitment to Improving Experiences and Advancing Outcomes for First-Generation College Students
Item type: In the News

The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and The Suder Foundation, recently announced Alverno Coll… Read More


Cathy Dowdell '91 Pays It Forward
Item type: In the News

By the time Cathy Dowdell '91 enrolled in Alverno's Weekend College in 1988, she'd already been working at SC Johnson for 15 years. She had started in the mailroom and was working her way up.… Read More


Alum Pays It Forward
Item type: In the News

By the time Cathy Dowdell '91 enrolled in Alverno's Weekend College in 1988, she'd already been working at SC Johnson for 15 years. She had started in the mailroom and was working her way up.… Read More


Alverno College Reaffirms Commitment to Educational Mission and Restoring Financial Stability
Item type: In the News

Alverno College’s Board of Trustees voted to declare financial exigency after a thorough analysis. This declaration is a proactive measure to restore financial stability and secure Alver… Read More


Alverno College Year in Review, 2024
Item type: In the News

As 2024 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on all that we have accomplished. This year saw the inauguration of a new president; exciting grants that will help us train more women in STEM… Read More


Registrar Tuition Reimbursement
Item type: Alverno.edu

...successful completion of course work, complete a Tuition Reimbursement Letter Request Form. This form must be completed each semester,
usually in October and March. The Registrar's Office processes the information as quickly as possible after the semester has ended, usually within two weeks after final assessments. The form
is available in the Registrar’s Office, FO 144 or online on the Registrar’s Office web page, under Forms.
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Registrar's Offic Read More


Registrar Teach Out Policy
Item type: Alverno.edu

...all cases, teach-out plans must be approved
by the Commission.


Background


The decision to close a degree or certificate program, or a program track, should be made only after extensive review and discussion among the college’s academic leadership. The college
must be sensitive and responsive to the needs of affected students, faculty, and staff, which requires deep collaboration and ongoing, open communication among relevant academic and
... Read More


Registrar Problems That Prevent Registration
Item type: Alverno.edu

...details.


Solution: Students cannot register online for courses once the course begins. Contact the instructor and the Registrar's Office.



You cannot drop courses after official enrollment



Message: N-250-01 – You are not allowed to drop online after official enrollment. Contact the Registrar’s Office via your Alverno email.

Solution: Students cannot drop online for courses once the semester begins... Read More


Research Reports
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Authors:  Kristin Payne, PhD; Terri Ward, BA; Amy (Miller) Kerznar and Kris Vasquez, PhD


Our Teen Dating Violence: A Resource and Prevention Toolkit is modeled after the very successful Bullying: A Prevention Toolkit, which the
Research Center published in November 2011. Following this model, the toolkit contains sections on frequently asked questions, current research findings, action items, and resources for
parents, teachers... Read More


Center for Academic Excellence Events
Item type: Alverno.edu

...The panelists' presentations will be accessible via the Research Center for Women and Girls’ website and social media platforms for those unable to attend the event in person.


After participating in the event, attendees will be able to:


Articulate how scholarship can contribute to community dialogue

Identify the role women leaders play in addressing social issues within local communities

Demonstrate the importance of effective... Read More


Faculty Resources
Item type: Alverno.edu

...
Course Reserves
...
The Library maintains a Course Reserve of books and other items assigned in active courses. These items are available to students only and must be returned after 3 days. This
collection accrues overdue fines at a rate of $2.00/day to encourage students to return items so that other students in the course can use them. Students must also wait at least one hour
after returning a Course Reserves item to check it out again. Students may... Read More


Campus Safety Campus Facilities
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Facilities
...
Access to Campus Facilities
...
Campus Safety and Security


Founders Hall, Room 254


Non-Emergency (414) 382-6158


Emergency/After hours (414) 382-6911
...
About Access to Facilities


During normal business hours the Alverno College - Milwaukee Campus (excluding housing facilities and childcare) will be open to all students, staff, faculty and visitors. After business
hours the... Read More


Accessible Technology Statement
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Alverno will provide equally effective alternative access to the information.


The College is committed to ensuring web content on the College’s websites created or revised after the effective date of this policy is consistent with WCAG 2.0. The EIT Accessibility
Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that new and revised content is consistent with the WCAG 2.0, Level AA Standards.


The College will assess web content on a periodic basis... Read More


DEMSN FAQs
Item type: Alverno.edu

...gain clinical experience caring for clients in a variety of clinical settings, including but not limited to long-term care facilities, hospitals and community settings.


What can I do after graduation?


Graduates of our DEMSN program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and transition to the professional nurse role wherever newly graduated
RNs are employed. After gaining sufficient work experience as... Read More


EdD FAQs
Item type: Alverno.edu

...The online EdD is designed to accommodate full-time work schedules. Coursework is almost completely online, with one residency for one weekend included in the program.


What can I do after graduation?


Graduates of the EdD program can pursue advanced teaching or leadership roles in a wide range of industries—not just education. While most graduates will opt to serve in K-12 schools or
districts or higher education institutions after earning the... Read More


Art Education
Item type: Alverno.edu

...set you apart from the crowd.
...
Business and Management Minor


Business analysis is used in every industry and your education has never been more transferrable and highly sought after. With a business and management minor,
you will have the tools to approach and solve problems within any framework.


This minor is designed to help you develop fundamental skills in areas such as accounting, marketing and finance. Each of these functional areas... Read More


Pharmaceutical Sciences
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Alverno’s dual-degree program is offered in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy and Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) School of Pharmacy. After
completing three years at Alverno, you’ll apply to pharmacy school. If accepted, you’ll spend three years at MCW or four years at CUW to complete your PharmD degree.
...

...
In the classroom
...
You’ll thrive in small class sizes... Read More


Information for Research Participants
Item type: Alverno.edu

...A course instructor cannot make successful course completion contingent on participation in
research, for example.


You have the right to withdraw your participation at any point even after having agreed to participate. Of course sometimes practical considerations put limits on this right.
Researchers cannot undo participation that you have already engaged in, and sometimes cannot remove your data from the data they have collected (for example if the data were... Read More


Alum Benefits
Item type: Alverno.edu

...e-newsletter and digital editions of Alverno Magazine. Update your email contact information here to receive
these digital publications.


Free career coaching for one year after graduation, including access to the Handshake job
board and career management materials. Learn more.

Chapel and event space rental for alum weddings and special events.

10% off Alverno-imprinted items in the Alverno A-Store with graduation/alum pin... Read More


Mental Health Summit
Item type: Alverno.edu

...participants can earn NBCC or NASP approved CE credits with attendance verification. The fee for CE credits is $50 and can be selected at registration. To earn them, participants
must sign in and out after each session and complete all required post-session evaluations. Once approved, certificates will be provided.


Alverno College has been approved by NBCC as an approved continuing education provider, ACEP No. 7133. Alverno College is solely responsible for all aspects of... Read More


Celebrate at Alverno
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...participants can earn NBCC or NASP approved CE credits with attendance verification. The fee for CE credits is $50 and can be selected at registration. To earn them, participants
must sign in and out after each session and complete all required post-session evaluations. Once approved, certificates will be provided.


Alverno College has been approved by NBCC as an approved continuing education provider, ACEP No. 7133. Alverno College is solely responsible for all aspects of... Read More


Raye David speaks at the Holocaust Remembrance Service
Item type: In the News

Her father was arrested by the SS in 1941, taken to the Ponary forest, shot and killed. Months later, Raye David and her mother narrowly escaped liquidation of the Vilna Ghetto. She survived… Read More


16th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Service at Alverno
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Alverno College President Sister Andrea Lee to end service as of June 30, 2022
Item type: In the News

Sister Andrea Lee, IHM, Ph.D., one of the nation’s longest-serving and accomplished college leaders, announced today that she will end her service as president of Alverno College, effect… Read More


Never Forget: Holocaust Survivor Shares His Story for a New Generation
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CBS 58 Sunday Morning ran a story on our Holocaust Remembrance Service. The event, held on April 5, featured Eric Blaustein, who was imprisoned at Buchenwald. For those who unable to make it… Read More


Alverno College Honors Five for Outstanding Philanthropy
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will honor Baird Foundation, three alumnae and one honorary alumnae for their philanthropic contributions to Alverno and the community during the college's Celebration of G… Read More


College students spent the day volunteering throughout Milwaukee
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Community Day, Alverno's annual day of service, was held on October 3. In all, nearly 500 students, faculty and staff volunteered at almost two dozen sites across southeastern Wisconsin includ… Read More


Alverno College Music Professor Honored with a 2013 Vatican II Award
Item type: In the News

Michael Kamenski, assistant professor of Music at Alverno College, will be honored with a 2013 Vatican II Award for Distinguished Service for outstanding contributions to the Church and soci… Read More


Alverno College Exceeds $30 Million Capital Campaign Goal
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Alverno College exceeded its original $30 million capital campaign goal in December, raising a total of $32,793,000. The expansion and renovation, which broke ground in March of 2014, is the m… Read More


President Mary J. Meehan announces plans to step down as president of Alverno College
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President Mary J. Meehan, Ph.D., who has led Alverno College through more than a decade of remarkable growth and progress, will step down in June 2016. Meehan began her tenure as the seventh… Read More


Generous Donation Will Double Bike Exchange Program
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The Alverno College bike exchange program is about to get a big boost thanks to the folks at Wheel & Sprocket's Brookfield location. The bike shop is donating eight reconditioned bicycle… Read More


Christy L. Brown, JD, Will be Inaugurated as the Ninth President of Alverno College
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Christy L. Brown, JD, will be inaugurated as the ninth president of Alverno College on Friday, May 3. The event will take place in the Pitman Theatre, and will begin at 10 a.m. The installatio… Read More


Alverno Accelerate Login
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Strut Learning is for currently enrolled Alverno Accelerate students.


If you feel that you should have access and received this in error, please contact Alverno's Service Desk using the information provided below:


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Forms
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Student Accounts Forms


Records Release


To authorize Alverno College to release your student information, please complete the required form in Self Service.


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Alverno at Work: Tracy Hrajnoha
Item type: In the News

Tracy Hrajnoha '15 turned her passion for social justice into a career at Neu-Life Community Development. But she knew she needed additional skills to help take the youth-focused nonprofit to… Read More


Mastering Music Therapy
Item type: In the News

As Alverno marks the 70th anniversary of its pioneering music therapy program this fall, the College is also launching Wisconsin's first master's program in music therapy. To implement and dir… Read More


Student Activists Honored
Item type: In the News

Injustice takes many forms. Those who are committed to building a better world know that to effect change, you must speak up — something that Alverno students do every day with passion a… Read More


Called to Leadership
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Alverno celebrates the women who are called to lead others, whether that is working toward educational excellence or inspiring women religious. A Most Distinguished Alumna Starting with Mother… Read More


Beauty Is Everywhere
Item type: In the News

The corners of the world that tend to be overlooked or unappreciated are where artist Roxane Mayeur '95 finds inspiration to create. “I find beauty in the things that your average person… Read More


Reflected in America's Story
Item type: In the News

Who tells the history preserved in textbooks — and whose voices are missing? To get her eighth graders to care about that question, Greendale Middle School social studies teacher Erin Mc… Read More


Alverno College and Teach For America to Expand Partnership
Item type: In the News

Beginning in June 2018, Alverno College will serve as the primary teacher certification provider for Teach For America-Milwaukee, expanding the existing partnership between the two organizatio… Read More


Alverno College's Girls' Academy of Science
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Alverno College's Girls' Academy of Science & Mathematics is being recognized by Wisconsin Campus Compact (WiCC) with the Esther Letven Community-Campus Partnership Award. The award recog… Read More


Alverno College Appoints New Members to its Board of Trustees
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Alverno College is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Trustees. Tammy Belton-Davis, founder and principal of Athena Communications LLC and chief diversity… Read More


Sharing Hope, One Book at a Time
Item type: In the News

Think of the Little Free Libraries you pass regularly. Are they fully stocked and ready to be discovered? Or are they empty, just waiting for a favorite book and inspiring characters to come a… Read More


An Advocate for Mental Health
Item type: In the News

Martina Gollin-Graves ’02 always knew that she wanted to help those who were most in need of mental health care. After earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Alverno, Gol… Read More


Equality Through Education
Item type: In the News

It’s one thing to be aware of what constitutes racist beliefs, actions and systems. It’s another thing to take action against them. “It’s not acceptable anymore to mere… Read More


Our Sisters: Ban Phung
Item type: In the News

Sister Ban Phung ’18 MBA ’21 is a pioneer. She is one of a handful of sisters from the Lovers of the Holy Cross of Hung Hoa, a Catholic religious order in Vietnam, to attend colleg… Read More


From Mentee to Mentor
Item type: In the News

For Cassidy Korpela ’19, college wasn’t the end of her journey with mentorship. It was the beginning. Korpela transferred to Alverno after taking her general education courses at a… Read More


U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Alverno for Strong Commitment to Teaching, Innovation
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Alverno College was recognized for its strong commitment to teaching in rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. The college was also highlighted as the most innovative school… Read More


Strong, steady leadership
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For the past year, Joseph Foy, PhD, has served as Alverno’s interim president, leading with purpose, thoughtfulness and above all, humility. Foy was named vice president for Academic Aff… Read More


Campus Safety Blue Light Phones
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...and
non-emergencies, or for vehicle assistance.
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Campus Safety and Security


Founders Hall, Room 254


Non-Emergency (414) 382-6158


Emergency/After hours (414) 382-6911
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Contact numbers


Alverno campus Emergency: 414-382-6911  

Voicemail: 414-382-6158


Milwaukee Police Department: 911
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Examples for using Blue Light Phone


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LACCS Alum Events
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...a speaker, Ty brings over twenty-two years of experience in drug prevention and community services. He is a “product” of the Youth to Youth high school program, and spent
years during and after college working directly with youth in its’ local program. Ty is known across the country for his charisma, humor, and leadership. He has developed a number of
trainings, workshops, and presentations for both youth and adults to address the many complex issues that confront... Read More


International Admissions
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...University transcripts



4. Arrange for foreign transcript evaluation

Arrange to have your foreign transcripts evaluated by a foreign credential evaluator. We recommend a service such as SpanTran (receive a discounted rate) or other services such as Scholaro, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), Education Evaluators International,
Inc., and One Earth International Credential Evaluations. We will also accept evaluations from... Read More


girls academy
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...helping organize services and events for the program. Below is a short list
of some of those who have provided so much help enabling us to successfully run the Academy:


Aladdin Food Service - Catering events and weekly dinners

Alverno Technology Services - Access to Brightspace and email accounts

Alverno Admissions Department - Workshops on how to choose a college

Alverno Financial Aid Department - Workshops on how to apply for financial... Read More


Art Education and Art Therapy
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All Programs  Undergrad Arts  Art Education / Art Therapy
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Art Education /

Art Therapy


Are you looking for a future full of creativity, purpose and service to others? Alverno’s art education/art therapy program — the only undergraduate dual major of its kind
in Wisconsin — focuses on educational and therapeutic approaches to art-making. Our program will prepare you to help people explore their creativity and sense of... Read More


Music Therapy
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...the classroom
...
You’ll start your clinical work during your freshman year and learn to apply your skills alongside board-certified music therapists at hospitals, hospices, social
service agencies or private practice sites. Plus, Alverno’s own Music Therapy Clinic will give you additional practice working with clients on campus. All of this
will prepare you for your culminating clinical experience: your final six-month internship working with the... Read More


Credit for Prior Learning - Experience
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...is no fee to complete the assessments.

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Sources of experiential learning


Work experience

Employer training programs

Volunteer or community service

Non-college courses or seminars

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Assessment Center Menu


Assessment Center Home


Credit for Prior Learning


Volunteer Assessor Program


Workshops and Consulting Resources
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Sharyn Warren, EdD, EdS, MSM
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Business AREAS OF EXPERTISE Interdisciplinary Management Leadership Development Project Management IT – Information Systems ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3… Read More


Speaking Dreams Into Reality
Item type: In the News

The children that Bryson Green '16 '17 works with every day at Dr. George Washington Carver Academy of Mathematics and Science aren't students. They're scholars. “We refer to them as sch… Read More


Alverno Student Named Newman Civic Fellow
Item type: In the News

Forget Santa. At three years old, Katherine Watson was more interested in the Salvation Army bell ringers. The Alverno student smiles as she recalls asking her mother if they, too, could ring… Read More


Mission Driven
Item type: In the News

When Alyssa Vinz needs a moment to reflect, find peace, offer a prayer or give thanks, she knows just where to go. “I love the chapel,” says the Mathematics and Secondary Education… Read More


Working for a Healthier Wisconsin
Item type: In the News

Driven by mission. Rooted in the Catholic faith and our Franciscan values. United in the service of a healthier community. These are the principles that Alverno College and Ascension Wisconsin… Read More


Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story at Alverno College
Item type: In the News

Alverno College held its 15th annual Holocaust Remembrance Service, featuring survivor Agnes Schwartz. Agnes shared her story of being a hidden child in Hungary, saved by her family's Christia… Read More


Alverno College Honors Four for Outstanding Philanthropy
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will honor two alumnae and two friends of the college for their philanthropic contributions to Alverno and the community during the college's Celebration of Giving event No… Read More


Hank and Billye Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation Scholarship to Benefit High-Achieving Alverno College Students
Item type: In the News

The Hank and Billye Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation is endowing a scholarship at Alverno College, which will be awarded to Milwaukee-area African American women with high academic achieveme… Read More


Alverno College Announces $30 Million Expansion and Renovation, the Largest in the College's History
Item type: In the News

Alverno College announced it will break ground on a $30 million expansion and renovation in March of 2014, the most significant enhancement in the college's 126-year history. The plans inclu… Read More


Alverno College Honors Three for Outstanding Philanthropy
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will honor two alumnae and one friend of the college for their philanthropic contributions to Alverno and the community during the college’s Celebration of Giving event N… Read More


Janet Dowler Martin Endowment Will Support Alverno's Ability-Based Learning Curriculum
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has received a $1 million endowment from the estate of the late Janet D. Martin, a longtime member of Alverno’s Board of Trustees and an avid supporter of the college, Pr… Read More


Many Paths: Lauren's Story
Item type: In the News

Lauren DeVries had planned to pursue a career in public health, crafting health policy and strategy. Her Peace Corps service in Uganda, however, inspired her to choose a different path. &ldquo… Read More


Alverno College Honors Three for Outstanding Philanthropy
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will honor two alumni and one friend of the college for their philanthropic contributions to Alverno and the community during the college’s Celebration of Giving event Ma… Read More


Alverno College Report Reveals Pathways and Barriers to Public Office for Women
Item type: In the News

The latest report from the Alverno College Research Center for Women and Girls (RCWG) is out. Wisconsin Women in Public Life ― Elected Officials sheds some light on women in public office, the… Read More


Three Outstanding Alverno College Alumnae Honored
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will honor three alumnae during the college’s Alum Reunion and Awards Brunch on April 27. The event begins at noon and will include the presentation of the Alum Awards an… Read More


Alverno Marks 25 Years of Community Day
Item type: In the News

For 25 years, a beloved Alverno College tradition has been quietly making a positive impact throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Community Day is a day set aside for volunteering and for student… Read More


Archives
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...Hours of Operation:

Access is by appointment only with available hours generally 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays.


Fees:

Photocopying of archival materials is self-service and costs 10 cents per page.
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Exhibits


Current Exhibits

Timeline of Alverno History
Alverno Historical Photograph Collection

Moments in Alverno History [wiki]
On This Day at Alverno [wiki]
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Registrar Transcript FAQs
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...through Parchment, a vendor contracted to send transcripts electronically. The Registrar's office does not accept paper transcript requests in person,
through email, fax, the regular postal service or Laserfiche.


Request Official Transcript
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How soon can I get my transcript?
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Transcripts are processed within 7-10 business days.
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Can my transcripts be faxed or sent electronically?
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Thea Bowman Institute for Excellence and Leadership
Item type: Alverno.edu

...scholarships (excluding room and board expenses) to students who exhibit a strong desire to serve as leaders in their communities and who are seeking
professional roles in pursuit of social change and service.
...
Bowman Institute Scholars learn leadership skills that include utilizing introspective tools, taking responsibility for their choices, having cultural and social awareness, and
demonstrating Alverno’s 8
abilities.
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Using a... Read More


Student Links
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...Printing



Alverno Campus Print Queue


How to save paper when you print


Mobility Print


Printing FAQ


Requesting a Printing Refund



Self-Service Portal



Self-Service Portal



Software



Software Discounts



Wireless on Campus



Wi-Fi Access on Campus


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Employer Reimbursement
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...a Reimbursement
Form each semester.


Students who receive reimbursement from their employers and need to show proof of payment can download their account statement from Self Service.


To access your statement online:


Log in to Self Service

Click the Student Finance tab

Click on the term you wish to view your statement for

You may download a PDF of your statement by clicking on View Statement on... Read More


Integrated Natural Sciences
Item type: In the News

If you’re passionate about STEM, then consider Alverno’s integrated natural sciences major. This flexible program allows you to design your own major by blending biology, chemistry… Read More


Pre-Health Professional Programs
Item type: In the News

Are you already envisioning your future in scrubs or a white coat? Alverno’s pre-health professional programs provide the support and resources you need to achieve your dreams. Choose fr… Read More


Pre-Professional Program in Law
Item type: In the News

Fighting for justice and equity. Protecting the vulnerable. Driving public policy through politics. As a lawyer, you’ll be empowered to use your legal knowledge, skills and position to h… Read More


Kinesiology
Item type: In the News

Whether we’re pushing our bodies to the limit on the playing field or simply carrying a load of laundry, the way we move can make all the difference. With a major in kinesiology, you&rsq… Read More


Ready To Help
Item type: In the News

Fred Rogers famously reminded us, in times of crisis, to “always look for the helpers.” During this coronavirus pandemic, countless helpers have stepped forward, including our Alve… Read More


Alverno College Launches State's First Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Dual Adult-Gerontology Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has launched two new Master of Science in Nursing programs — a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program and a Dual Adult-Gerontology Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner… Read More


Alverno College Completes Change of Control Process for Incorporation of Columbia College of Nursing
Item type: In the News

The Higher Learning Commission has approved the incorporation of the Columbia College of Nursing into Alverno College, and the transaction closed June 30, 2020, President Andrea Lee, IHM, said… Read More


Alverno Professor Heads to Chile
Item type: In the News

Jennifer Flamboe will add a new stamp to her passport this summer. The chair of Alverno's World Languages department, director of the health care interpretation program and associate professor… Read More


Alverno Strategic Plan Outlines Dynamic Future
Item type: In the News

After 130 years of making a difference in Milwaukee and beyond, Alverno is continuing to evolve in response to the changing needs of the workforce and the community. Guiding that evolution is… Read More


Seize Opportunity: Women Leaders Share Insights
Item type: In the News

Resilience and being open to new opportunities - these are two of the key qualities that some of Milwaukee's top female leaders say will lead to success. Alverno students and alumnae, plus loc… Read More


Art and Adventure Abroad
Item type: In the News

From ancient temples and monasteries to mountain hikes and modern high-speed trains, students on a recent Alverno College-led trip to China did it all. The group of 19 students, instructors a… Read More


Lifelong Learning in Action
Item type: In the News

Dean Patricia Luebke likes to talk about lifelong learning, but she's not all talk — she was 63 when she earned her doctorate in urban education. “I had always wanted to do it, and… Read More


Math and Science for Real Life
Item type: In the News

It's Friday night in Alverno's Sister Joel Read Center, and something's cooking in the science wing. The appetizing aroma of pan-seared chicken drifts from one open lab, mixing in the hallway… Read More


Alverno's Own Traveling Sisterhood
Item type: In the News

The letter chain started in 1968 with Mary Jane (Janie Walsh) Powers, who had entered the Peace Corps in Jamaica. It was a way for her and 13 of her newly graduated Alverno friends from the Cl… Read More


Alum Teaching in Romania on Fulbright
Item type: In the News

Where in the world is Stephen Hilger '16 '17? After stints in Slovakia and Kenya, a Fulbright grant has taken the Alverno alum to Romania. Hilger is in the eastern European country on a Fulbri… Read More


Ready to Lead
Item type: In the News

Nancy Hernandez has always felt she could be a leader. Now, she's ready. Hernandez is pursuing her bachelor's degree in business at Alverno, taking classes during the evening or online while w… Read More


Dream Come True
Item type: In the News

Safia Ortega '17 turned her daughter's nightmares into a dream come true. To combat the then two-year-old's nightmares, Ortega initiated bedtime conversations about things that made her daught… Read More


Arctic Expedition
Item type: In the News

Teacher Julie (Jorgensen) Theim '09 is redefining art classes at Rolling Hills Elementary in Mukwonago, Wis., by integrating other subjects such as geography. “One of my students said, &… Read More


Creating Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Item type: In the News

Too few girls and women are taught how to become leaders, let alone told that they can. That's one of the key problems that Alverno students identified in a research project, and it's one that… Read More


Finding Their Voices
Item type: In the News

The Alverno alum network recently welcomed 125 new members at the December 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony. Discover how our graduates not only earned their degrees — they also… Read More


First Doctoral Graduates Are Ready to Lead
Item type: In the News

“If you had asked me 10 years ago if I'd be doing what I'm doing now, I would have said 'no way,'” says Linda Bay '01 '04 '07 '18. A clinical nurse specialist for the Veterans Heal… Read More


Standing at the Crossroads
Item type: In the News

You're standing at one of the biggest crossroads of your life. Which direction do you take? As you ponder the right decision, your mind wanders back to the path that brought you here. You've b… Read More


A Higher Level of Care
Item type: In the News

When Penny Alt-Gehrman's father was in the hospital with terminal cancer, she made a point to not tell his caregivers that she was a nurse. Yet she found herself switching into “nurse mo… Read More


Alverno at Work: Cailey's Story
Item type: In the News

Cailey Jeske '19 earned her Alverno diploma this May, but she launched her professional career long before graduation. That's because Jeske, who majored in business and management, wowed her i… Read More


Our Sisters: Bernardin and Celestine
Item type: In the News

The Alverno we know and love today wouldn't be the same without Sisters Bernardin Deutsch '53 and Celestine Schall '48! Sister Celestine developed and led our groundbreaking internship program… Read More


Spicing Up Door County
Item type: In the News

Megan Jutrzonka always knew she wanted to own a bakery. “Baking was a stress reliever for me,” she says. “By high school, I knew I wanted to go to school first for baking and… Read More


Advocate: Samantha Epstein '09
Item type: In the News

Male teachers and students at Milwaukee's South Division High School know not to stop by Samantha Epstein's social studies classroom during the lunch hour. That's because the room turns into a… Read More


Advocate: Janel Hanrahan '05
Item type: In the News

As an atmospheric scientist, Janel Hanrahan '05 was used to talking in front of crowds. But that night in March 2017 was different. Instead of speaking before her peers, she was about to give… Read More


Making a Difference, From Milwaukee to Mississippi
Item type: In the News

Alverno graduate nursing students know you can make a big difference in a short amount of time. Over a four-day trip to northern Mississippi, five registered nurses who are studying to become… Read More


Hands-On Learning
Item type: In the News

At Alverno, learning is an action verb. Students apply what they learn in the classroom and enrich their classroom learning with what they've done and discovered in the real world. Just ask th… Read More


Lighting the Fire
Item type: In the News

As a longtime teacher, Lawahez Suleiman knows the hard work and deep commitment required — the late nights and early mornings grading papers, thinking about students and lesson plans aft… Read More


Ready to Create Change
Item type: In the News

In her ascendancy to a historic leadership role, Ali Haigh '14 has an important message to share. “Women can do anything that they put their mind to,” says Haigh, the first female… Read More


Connecting Through Circles
Item type: In the News

Educators Ronett Jacobs '98 and Heather Sattler '96 have met in person only once, yet witnessing them in a conversation over Zoom, one would think they'd been colleagues for decades. Brought t… Read More


Every Day is a Gift
Item type: In the News

Brianna Walker '19 wasn't supposed to live past her fifth birthday. Spoiler alert — she did. The Alverno graduate was born with a medical condition that caused her bones to grow at a fas… Read More


Ready for the Future of Nursing
Item type: In the News

The health care profession is changing every day. Alverno's growing nursing programs, including two new nurse practitioner tracks, ensure that health care providers are ready for tomorrow, tod… Read More


'We Have to Help'
Item type: In the News

Rows upon rows of forest green cots — 530, to be precise — sit empty at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park outside Milwaukee. God willing, they'll stay that way. Th… Read More


Race Relations in the UK
Item type: In the News

Assistant Professor Nat Godley appeared on WUWM's Lake Effect to talk about Prince Harry and Megan Markle's decision to step back from their royal duties. As a white man who grew up in the UK… Read More


Alverno grads cash in with fresh one dollar bills from U.S. treasurer at graduation ceremony
Item type: In the News

United States Treasurer Jovita Carranza gave the commencement address at graduation, and then she surprised the graduates by handing out uncirculated dollar bills to each one of them. Carranza… Read More


How safe are Americans when it comes to terror attacks abroad?
Item type: In the News

After the terror attacks in Belgium, many wondered whether it was safe to travel. FOX 6 talked with Professor Dan Leister, who is currently the interim director of Alverno's study abroad progr… Read More


Alverno teaches a Very Timely Course on Terrorism and the Presidential Election
Item type: In the News

When Professor Russell Brooker set out to teach a course this semester on terrorism and the presidential election, he had no idea just how relevant the class would become. Just a day after the… Read More


Local Nursing Students Prepare for Ebola
Item type: In the News

When two nurses contracted Ebola after treating an infected patient, the need to properly train healthcare workers is top of mind. 12 News visited a class in Alverno's JoAnn McGrath School of… Read More


Alverno students gather clothes for the homeless
Item type: In the News

Moved to take action after finding the body of a homeless man near Milwaukee's lakefront, students organized a “Stuff the Bus” event to benefit local homeless shelters. The colle… Read More


Alverno College Launches First Doctorate Program
Item type: In the News

Shortly after announcing the launch of Alverno's first doctorate degree program, BizTimes ran a story. Click the link to see the article. https://www.biztimes.com/2016/10/04/alverno-college-… Read More


Alverno College sets nimble course to grow enrollment, respond to changing workforce needs
Item type: In the News

After a comprehensive year-long strategic planning process that was built around invited input from the College community, alumnae, and key business and civic leaders in Milwaukee and around… Read More


"4th Street Forum" Discusses the Status of Girls, Part 2
Item type: In the News

Part 2 of MPTV's “4th Street Forum” discussion on how well girls are faring in Wisconsin aired almost one month after the first part. The conversation again relied heavily on the S… Read More


Alverno College and Holy Family Sign a Teach-Out Agreement
Item type: In the News

Alverno College and Holy Family College in Manitowoc have signed a teach-out agreement that will allow students from Holy Family to transfer to Alverno as seamlessly as possible. Holy Family a… Read More


Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, Alverno College Partnering on Scholarship Program
Item type: In the News

The Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) and Alverno College have partnered to launch a matching scholarship awards program that will support the education and retention of Hispa… Read More


Panel Will Explore Civil Liberties of the Formerly Incarcerated
Item type: In the News

Alverno College is hosting a panel discussion that will explore the ways in which formerly incarcerated people suffer restrictions on their civil liberties long after they are released. Many w… Read More


Panel Will Explore Civil Liberties of the Formerly Incarcerated
Item type: In the News

Alverno College is hosting a panel discussion that will explore the ways in which formerly incarcerated people suffer restrictions on their civil liberties long after they are released. Many w… Read More


Two Alverno College Students Honored With 2019 Student Activist Awards
Item type: In the News

Two Alverno College students are being recognized by the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies (WIPCS) for their work related to peace and justice in their communities. Alejan… Read More


New Alverno College Graduate Program Aims to Fill Growing Need for School Psychologists
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has launched a graduate program to train educational specialists in school psychology. The Ed.S. program, open to women and men, includes two degrees in one - a 30-credit maste… Read More


Alverno College Names Vice President for Finance and Administration
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has named Robin Hansen, CPA, as its new vice president for finance and administration. President Andrea Lee, IHM, announced the culmination of a national search that engage… Read More


Alverno College Elects Don Layden Chair of the Board of Trustees
Item type: In the News

Alverno College, ranked first in the Midwest for doing “the best job of educating undergrads” by U.S. News & World Report, announced the election of Don Layden to chair of th… Read More


Alverno College gives students, faculty and staff the day off on Election Day to take part in the political process
Item type: In the News

Students, faculty and staff at Alverno College will be given the day off on presidential Election Day to practice effective citizenship, one of the College's eight trademark abilities. In a… Read More


Building a Case for Change on Food Initiatives with the Amani Neighborhood
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Alverno College is hosting a forum on building a case for change on food initiatives in the Amani Neighborhood. The neighborhood, which is located between 15th Street and 35th Street, and Ca… Read More


Alverno Community Conference Explores "What Is Truth?"
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The Alverno Community Conference, an annual day of learning that provides an opportunity for the extended Alverno community to share current research around a central theme, will be held on Fr… Read More


Alverno Presents to Close Its Doors at the End of the Current Season
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Alverno Presents, the performing arts series of Alverno College and Milwaukee's longest-running fine arts series, will close at the end of the 2015-2016 season. For 56 years, the college has s… Read More


Alverno College to Host Screening of Vel Phillips Documentary
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Alverno College will host a screening of the documentary Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams on April 16 at 7 p.m.. The event will take place in Pitman Theatre, and is free and open to the public.… Read More


Alverno College to Host 2nd Annual Paraguay Economic Forum
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Alverno College will host the 2nd annual Paraguay Economic Forum on February 6. The forum is expected to attract several Paraguayan officials, including Dr. Victor Britez Chamorro, chancello… Read More


Alverno College will close on Election Day to gives students, faculty and staff a chance to take part in the political process
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will close on presidential Election Day in order to give students, faculty and staff a chance to practice effective citizenship, one of the College's eight trademark abilities.… Read More


Alverno College Offers More Students Paid Internships with Great Lakes Grant
Item type: In the News

Alverno College recently received aCareer Ready Internship Initiativegrant in the amount of $150,000 fromGreat Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. This grant will benefit 95 student… Read More


Marianne Lubar Scholarship Helps Future Teachers Finish Their Degrees
Item type: In the News

A $1 million gift from Marianne and Sheldon Lubar will allow Alverno College to prepare more future teachers and help them reach graduation. The scholarship is for juniors and seniors majoring… Read More


A Feast for Fans of Culinary Literature
Item type: In the News

Foodies and fans of culinary literature will want to attend a special talk featuring Joan Reardon and Jennifer Bartolotta. Reardon is an author, culinary historian and biographer with ties to… Read More


Alverno's New Strategic Plan Aligns Strengths And Priorities With Milwaukee Region's Emerging Workforce Needs
Item type: In the News

Alverno College announces its strategic plan, after a comprehensive year-long planning process that was built around invited input from the College community, alumnae, and key business and civ… Read More


Alverno College Names Katari Key Director of Athletics
Item type: In the News

Milwaukee, (Sept. 21, 2020) – After a nationwide search, Katari Key has been appointed Alverno College’s director of Athletics, Heidi Anderson-Isaacson, Ed.D., interim director of… Read More


Psychology + MSCP
Item type: In the News

If you aspire to be a licensed professional counselor, Alverno can get you there faster. Through our unique accelerated program, you can earn both a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Mas… Read More


Alverno College Launches State's First Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Dual Adult-Gerontology Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has launched two new Master of Science in Nursing programs — a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program and a Dual Adult-Gerontology Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner… Read More


Alverno College's Girls' Academy Fights Zoom Fatigue With Science Kits
Item type: In the News

Like many things in 2020, the Alverno College Girls’ Academy of Science & Mathematics has had to alter the way they do things thanks to COVID-19. For the past nine years, high school… Read More


Eastberg Named Dean of Professional and Graduate Studies
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Jodi Eastberg, Ph.D., has been named dean of Professional and Graduate Studies at Alverno College, Joseph Foy, vice president for Academic Affairs announced. She assumed the role on January 1.… Read More


How I Got Ready: Lisa's Social Work Story
Item type: In the News

Lisa Ewing ’20 arrived at Alverno with her sights set on a nursing degree, eager to build on her background as a surgical technologist. But once at Alverno, she discovered a new passion:… Read More


How I Got Ready: Abigail's Story
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Abigail Bruders nearly didn’t go to Alverno. Bruders, a Wisconsin native, was accepted into an Ivy League school, but found it to be expensive, lacking in warmth and worried it wouldn&rs… Read More


How I Got Ready: Valencia's Story
Item type: In the News

No matter where life has taken her, Valencia Griffin has always wanted to learn more. “I’m always curious, so I’m always learning. Being curious is what helps you develop the… Read More


Everyday Superheroes
Item type: In the News

Alverno women are the real superheroes who walk among us. Each and every day, you try something new, take risks, conquer fear, give it all you’ve got. You stand up for yourselves and tho… Read More


Alverno at Work: Cassandra Morales
Item type: In the News

It took motherhood to ignite the determination of Cassandra Morales ’21 to go to college. As the first in her family to graduate from high school, she was married, working as a secretary… Read More


On a Mission to Heal
Item type: In the News

It’s rare when someone can say that they know exactly who they are and what it is in life they hope to do. For many, self-discovery and healing is a lifelong journey. Alverno student D… Read More


Alverno at Work: Jane Nacker
Item type: In the News

The patient blinks as he lies in a hospital bed. The quiet sounds of his breathing fill the room, punctuated by a soft cough. Then, a knock on the door. It’s showtime. Jane Nacker &rsquo… Read More


How I Got Ready: Soua's Story
Item type: In the News

Soua Lee ’19 remembers watching family and friends in the Hmong community postpone or decline treatments or surgery in favor of traditional remedies or healing rituals. When their healt… Read More


Why I Teach: Desiree Pointer Mace
Item type: In the News

Para leer en español, haga clic aquí. Desiree Pointer Mace is the director of graduate programs and a professor of education at Alverno College. She has worked with students fro… Read More


Show Your College Pride at Summerfest September 17
Item type: In the News

Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 Noon – 3 p.m. LOCATION: Summerfest grounds Join us at Summerfest for Show Your College Pride Day on Friday, September 17! Alverno students, faculty and staff will… Read More


Christa Shields Named Vice President of Advancement at Alverno College
Item type: In the News

Christa Shields has been named vice president of Advancement at Alverno College after a nation-wide search, President Andrea Lee, IHM, announced. She will assume the role on October 21. Shield… Read More


Alverno College Year in Review, 2021
Item type: In the News

As 2021 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on all that we have accomplished. This year saw the return of in-person learning in the fall, new in-demand programs launched, exciting gra… Read More


Building Trust
Item type: In the News

As a communications specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Marina Thao ’18 has a seat at the table at the nation’s third-largest private medical school. It is a responsibi… Read More


Fighting for the Missing
Item type: In the News

From her home on the Memoninee Nation reservation, 13-year-old national boxing champion Ayanna O’Kimosh posts on social media the missing posters for indigenous women nationwide with a s… Read More


How I Got Ready: Lisa's Business Story
Item type: In the News

Lisa Heidelmeier, a business and management major, interned at financial services firm Robert W. Baird & Co. this summer. One of her most memorable internship experiences involved Milwauke… Read More


Both Sides of the Table
Item type: In the News

For Carrie Silkey ’19 ’21, the decision to become a school psychologist was rooted in her family’s experience. “We have five children, and two of them have special educ… Read More


How I Got Ready: Felonee's Story
Item type: In the News

Some people tell stories with words; others construct their stories through dance steps or a brush dipped into paint, leaving trails on a canvas. Felonee Webster’s tools of choice? Fiber… Read More


Alverno College Program Takes Aim at Sobering Statistic
Item type: In the News

This May, as commencement ceremonies occur across the country, Alverno College will celebrate a special group of graduates while simultaneously addressing a sobering statistic in higher educat… Read More


A Fertile Ground for Learning
Item type: In the News

Stop by the Alverno Greenhouse on any given day, and you’ll find a place where plants ― and so much more ― are in bloom. Since the greenhouse opened for campus use last September, it has… Read More


STEM Superstars
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Several Alverno students have a big summer ahead after winning spots in highly competitive scientific research programs. Ameera Pearsall Major: Biomedical Sciences Minor: Psychology Ameera P… Read More


Why I Teach: Rebekah Klingler
Item type: In the News

As a cell and molecular biologist, Rebekah Klingler, PhD, has held many roles and is a prime example of science’s interconnecting and collaborative fields. Klingler’s passion for b… Read More


Why I Teach: Thor Stolen
Item type: In the News

Sipping fresh tree sap from a sugar maple on campus. Hammering together a canoe in the middle of Alverno’s courtyard. Taking in the sights, sounds and scents of the new campus greenhouse… Read More


Alverno College Recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for Coll… Read More


Effective Citizenship in Action
Item type: In the News

For Sue Leister, director of Alverno’s internship program, serving as a chief election inspector is a calling. Working at the polls over several elections, she saw the need for younger p… Read More


A Dream Fulfilled Inspires Giving Back
Item type: In the News

One day when Elaine Pagliaro ’79 was driving home from work, she heard a radio ad promoting Alverno’s new Weekend College. “I thought, wow, I could do this. So I went to the… Read More


Alverno College's School Psychology Program Receives Full Accreditation
Item type: In the News

Alverno College’s Educational Specialist in School Psychology program has received full accreditation from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) effective February 1, 2… Read More


Alverno College Receives Nearly $750,000 in Funding From NASA to Increase Retention of Women in STEM Degree Programs
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has been given a three-year, $746,947 award by NASA to research and develop strategies to increase retention of women in STEM degree programs and fields. Alverno is one of only… Read More


A 90-day plan for a leader who listens
Item type: In the News

Ask Christy Brown her action plan for the first 90 days of her Alverno presidency, and you’ll immediately get a sense of her leadership style. “My 90-day plan is to listen,”… Read More


Prayer, Late Nights Powered 8 Abilities' Creation
Item type: In the News

The 8 Abilities that are the hallmark of an Alverno education weren’t created overnight. Instead, they were the product of years of discussion, debate, collaboration, prayer and hard wor… Read More


White House & Women's College Coalition Mark Historic NASA Federal Investment in STEM Pathways for Female Students
Item type: In the News

Last week, presidents of the Women’s College Coalition (WCC) met with the White House Office of Public Engagement, White House Gender Policy Council, the White House Office of Science a… Read More


Alverno Students Journey to Japan
Item type: In the News

Since 2008, nursing students have made an annual trip to Japan and the Tokyo Women’s Medical University. The pandemic changed that. But after a four-year hiatus, a group of students, fac… Read More


Shanola Hampton
Item type: In the News

Shanola Hampton was born May 27 in Long Island, NY to a Pastor and an IRS agent. She was raised in Summerville, South Carolina with her three sisters. In college she earned a degree in Theater… Read More


Personalized Mentorship for Business Students
Item type: In the News

Alverno’s innovative new three-year business degree program is not only helping undergraduate students graduate more quickly, it’s also giving them a unique opportunity to learn fr… Read More


Formula for Success
Item type: In the News

Most people who want to change the world don’t pursue chemistry as a means to do that, but Shivani Brahmbhatt ’24 knew that this was the path for her. Inspired to help others throu… Read More


Gaining Confidence and Compassion
Item type: In the News

Sometimes pursuing a degree can seem out of reach, especially when you have a full-time job, but Susan Berna ’93 found the right fit at Alverno. Despite a lack of understanding and suppo… Read More


An Investment That Opens Opportunities
Item type: In the News

When Brooke Wegner ’99 MA ’03 first graduated from Alverno, she never imagined she would build an entire career in higher education. But Wegner spent more than 20 years working in… Read More


Lifting People Up
Item type: In the News

Business owner, writer, speaker, trainer, author, coach — Erica Gumieny ’00 does it all. The focus of her business, Pivotal Point, LLC, is to connect, invigorate and inspire her cl… Read More


Alverno College Receives $1.9 Million Grant From the National Science Foundation
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Alverno College has been awarded a six-year, $1.9 million grant by the National Science Foundation. The funds will be used to increase recruitment and retention of talented, low-income student… Read More


Alumna honors parents with endowed scholarship & planned gift
Item type: In the News

This year, Rose (Purpero) Spang ’62 will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of graduating from Alverno College. During the holidays, she gets together with 15 friends from the Class of 1962.… Read More


From Texas to Milwaukee
Item type: In the News

When Maggie Wilmot, a senior majoring in public health from Houston, Texas, was looking for colleges, she knew she wanted to experience living in a new region of the United States. “I ca… Read More


Higher Learning Commission Removes Alverno College's Financial Distress Designation
Item type: In the News

Less than six months after the Alverno College Board of Trustees voted to declare financial exigency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has removed the college’s “financial dist… Read More


In an encouraging sign, Alverno College no longer in financial emergency
Item type: In the News

The Higher Learning Commission, Alverno's accreditor, removed the college's "financial distress" designation after determining the college resolved issues that led to the Alverno College Board… Read More


Trish Howard
Item type: In the News

Currently in her 25th year supporting schools in the best job ever, Trish Howard, who started her career as a teacher, has served as a school counselor for 18 years in the Racine Unified Schoo… Read More


My First-Gen Story
Item type: In the News

Jennifer is currently a junior with a double major in Business & Management and Spanish for the Professions, and a minor in Media Design. She is also interning in the Marketing and Communi… Read More


The Art of Resilience
Item type: In the News

When Drea McAlister '25 took the stage at commencement to serve as the coordinator of ceremony, her friends and family were there to cheer her on. Her journey, like the journeys of so many, in… Read More


Alverno College Names Antonio Rivas Director of Athletics
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has appointed Antonio Rivas as the director of Athletics, Theresa Barry, interim dean of students, announced Monday. Rivas, who comes to Alverno with eight years of collegiate… Read More


Brittany Hartl
Item type: In the News

414-382-6045 Raised in Illinois, Brittany is now proud to call the Milwaukee area her home. After graduating from Marquette University some years ago, Brittany found joy and purpose in serving… Read More


Kim Otzelberger '20
Item type: In the News

414-382-6108 Kim Otzelberger is a multimedia creative and graduate from Alverno College. Having previously studied media design and communications, she is grateful to be back at her alma mater… Read More


Mariana Sanabria
Item type: In the News

Hablo español Welcome to Alverno College! I am thrilled you are considering Alverno in your future plans. I have joyfully returned to the Alverno community after having first worked wit… Read More


Alverno College Receives $1.1 Million Legacy Gift
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Alverno College has received a $1.1 million legacy gift from Gwen and Rudy Godinez, whose lives were enriched by the college’s Telesis program, a pioneering adult education initiative th… Read More


Alverno College To Host Violins of Hope Event: “Sustaining & Healing Through Music”
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will host a special event, “Sustaining & Healing Through Music: How Music Supports Coping and Thriving,” on November 13 at 7 p.m. in La Verna Commons on the Alv… Read More


For Those Who Couldn't Dream: The First-Gen Promise
Item type: In the News

To celebrate First-Gen Week, we asked students to share their first-gen stories. Perla Mejia-Reyes is enrolled in Alverno Paraprofessional to Teacher Licensure program, and is planning to grad… Read More


Finding My Voice, Finding My Purpose
Item type: In the News

We asked students to share their first-gen stories. Guadalupe Barajas is majoring in Art Education, and plans to become an art teacher. She is currently finishing up her practicum hours, will… Read More


Kishia Ross
Item type: In the News

Schedule an appointment with Kishia Hi! And welcome to advising! My name is Kishia Ross and I am the Assistant Director of Advising. I served in the Academic Advising office for thirteen year… Read More


Sister Joel Read, Alverno College's longest-serving president, passes away at 91
Item type: In the News

Former Alverno College President Sister Joel Read, SSSF, ’48, one of the nation’s longest-serving college presidents and a renowned advocate for education reform, died May 25. She… Read More


Emilia Morales
Item type: In the News

Hi! My name is Emilia, and I am the Administrative Office Manager for Advising. I’m a Milwaukee native and earned my BFA in Illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.… Read More


A Gift of Encouragement
Item type: In the News

History. Legacy. Inspiration. Academic regalia is steeped in tradition. The gown, dating back to the 12th century, serves as a visual symbol of learning. All graduates wear similar robes regar… Read More


Media Hub Faculty Staff Equipment
Item type: Alverno.edu

...& Staff Equipment
...
How can faculty and staff request equipment?


Faculty and staff can reserve equipment from the Media Hub for classroom or event use through the EMSWebApp. After logging in with your Alverno username and password, click "Create a Reservation" in the left menu. Scroll to find the "Classroom AV/Tech Equip/Tech Training" option, and click "Book Now."


Requests must be submitted at least 72 hours (3 days... Read More


Registrar Online Courses
Item type: Alverno.edu

...We use various assessment tools to understand what you have learned. Your professors will guide the assessment process, but you will also assess yourself, a skill you will use long after you
earn your degree.


Feedback


Faculty members, peers and professionals constantly provide in-depth written and verbal feedback on assignments and projects. This feedback will allow you to understand how to capitalize on
your strengths and how to... Read More


Residence Life Dining Services
Item type: Alverno.edu

...

Meal Plan #2 is for residents sophomore and above who spend the majority of their time on campus and have healthier appetites. Freshmen hafve the option of
changing to this plan after one semester living on campus.


Meal Plan #3 is for residents sophomore and above who frequently go home on weekends and have off-campus employment and/or internships.



Dining Services provides meal options to meet the needs of today’s... Read More


Campus Safety Safety Reports
Item type: Alverno.edu

...agencies.


To download a full PDF version of the annual report click the following link: Annual Safety and Security Report (October 2025)


Paper copies of the report are also available in the Campus Safety office, Dean of Students office, Admissions office, and Human Resources office.
...
Campus Safety and Security


Founders Hall, Room 254


Non-Emergency (414) 382-6158


Emergency/After hours (414) 382-691 Read More


Campus Safety Lost and Found
Item type: Alverno.edu

...and Found
...
About Lost and Found


Lost and found items can be turned in to a Campus Safety Officer or an Information Desk worker. All items are logged and stored for 30 days. After 30 days unclaimed items are donated or
destroyed. Campus Safety will notify individuals via their Alverno e-mail or phone for items found with identification. The department strongly encourages everyone to mark their belongings
with their name or other identifying... Read More


Financial Aid Links to Helpful Financial Aid Websites
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Entrance and Exit counseling, sign your Master Promissory Note, and complete the Parent PLUS loan process. It also has tools to manage and research repayment
options, estimate monthly loan payments after you graduate and information about loan forgiveness, deferment and consolidation.


www.nsldsfap.ed.gov/nslds_FAP


This is an important site to view Federal Stafford Loan information. All of your Federal loan and grant funding will be listed here so that you... Read More


Career Alum Resources
Item type: Alverno.edu

Career Education Student Resources
...
Alum Resources
...
Career
...
Job Search & Networking


In addition, for one year after graduation, all Alverno College alumnae can:


Attend an upcoming Alumnae Career Workshop

Attend Career Studio events

Use Handshake, our online job board (Tips on getting
started with Handshake)

Join the Alverno Alumnae Association LinkedIn... Read More


Campus Safety Alerts
Item type: Alverno.edu

...and Crime Alerts
...
Safety and Crime Alerts
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Campus Safety and Security


Founders Hall, Room 254


Non-Emergency (414) 382-6158


Emergency/After hours (414) 382-6911
...
Alerts of any safety issues on campus or criminal activities on or near campus will be posted here. These Alerts will also be sent to the Alverno Email system from the Alverno. Alerts email
address and will be posted on campus.


... Read More


Financial Aid Financial Aid For Summer Sessions
Item type: Alverno.edu

...
If financial aid is returned because you withdrew from Summer classes, you may have a balance due to the college.  This amount must be paid by the start of the Fall semester or your
Fall registration will be cancelled.

If you are graduating in December, and not taking full-time credits, your loan for fall may be further prorated once it gets closer to the fall semester. Please double check your billing
statement after the semester starts for your final bill Read More


Assessment Outreach Center Spanish Language Assessments
Item type: Alverno.edu

...CPL assessment submissions. If students successfully demonstrate course outcomes, they receive credits for prior learning. Students can earn no more
than 24 credits for prior learning at Alverno.


Getting Started


Students interested in seeking Spanish Language credits via CPL should complete and submit the Student Interest Form by clicking the button below. The CPL Coordinator or a faculty member
will contact students after they submit the form Read More


Advising Continuing Student Information
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Advisor as well as the Alverno Financial Aid and Student Accounts Offices to learn about any possible
financial impacts dropping a class (or classes) will have on their current tuition and billing. After doing this, students must request to drop a class in writing by completing and submitting
the Add/Drop Form located on the Registrar’s Office webpage: https://www.alverno.edu/Registrar-Forms.



Leave of Absence (Student on Leave)


... Read More


Advising Resources Videos
Item type: Alverno.edu

...risk of classes reaching capacity and closing. 


Search for the classes you need and build a schedule. 

Verify that your registration is complete and accurate.

After registering, you can change your schedule at any time until classes start. 

Review your schedule the day before classes begin. Confirm all information and double check buildings and room numbers for in-person class meetings. Sometimes there are last minute
... Read More


IIC
Item type: Alverno.edu

...space is you --
it's just waiting for you to make it your own.


Student Success and Global Exchange remain your Center for Belonging neighbors. Relax and have a snack before or after you meet with us! However – you don’t need an excuse, like a
meeting, to hang out in the Center. This is your space. We’re so glad you’re here at Alverno, and we can’t wait for you to make yourself at home in your new Center for
Belonging.
... Read More


Campus Safety Parking Regulations
Item type: Alverno.edu

...violations of parking regulations may result in your car being towed including all fines and expenses
for towing. Students receiving tickets will have the fee placed on their student financial account after this time frame. Employees and visitors will be billed for any fines accrued.


Individuals wishing to appeal a parking ticket issued by the Department of Campus Safety, must fill out an official written appeal form. Appeal forms are located in the Campus Safety... Read More


Dining
Item type: Alverno.edu

...

Meal Plan #2 is for residents sophomore and above who spend the majority of their time on campus and have healthier appetites. Freshmen have the option of
changing to this plan after one semester living on campus.


Meal Plan #3 is for residents sophomore and above who frequently go home on weekends and have off-campus employment and/or internships.


Clare Only Meal Plan is for residents of Clare Hall.  Clare Hall allows for... Read More


Campus Safety Crime Report
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Safety and Security
...
ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
...
Campus Safety and Security


Founders Hall, Room 254


Non-Emergency (414) 382-6158


Emergency/After hours (414) 382-6911
...
Main Alverno Campus: Criminal Offenses
...
Main “Alverno” Campus: Violence Against Women Act Offenses
...
Notes


*. No hate crimes were reported for the Milwaukee Campus in 2021, 2022, or... Read More


Residence Life Safety Security
Item type: Alverno.edu

...must adhere to the following visitation policies:

Guest visitation is allowed between 9 a.m. and 12 a.m. No guests can check in prior to 9 a.m.

Any guest remaining in the building after 12 a.m. will become an overnight guest. All guests must check in at the Austin Hall reception desk.

Each resident may only sign in a maximum of one guest at a time (male or female).

All guests must be checked out and exit the building by the designated times.
... Read More


Campus Safety Crime Definitions
Item type: Alverno.edu

...
Clery Reportable Crime Definitions in Wisconsin
...
Campus Safety and Security


Founders Hall, Room 254


Non-Emergency (414) 382-6158


Emergency/After hours (414) 382-6911
...
Jeanne Clery Act Crime Definitions for the Milwaukee Campus


These definitions are based on the Wisconsin State Statutes 


Arson – 943.02 of the Wisconsin State Statutes prohibits an acts of arson... Read More


Education Careers
Item type: Alverno.edu

All Programs  Education  Careers
...
Education Careers
...
Education Career Pathways


See what careers you can pursue after studying education. Furthering your studies can help you earn a higher salary and open more position opportunities.
...
Students who major in education can go on to be a:


Classroom teacher

Reading and math interventionist

Home-based educator

Tutor

Department... Read More


Emergency Communication
Item type: Alverno.edu

...and password.

On your My Account page, you will see sections to add Mobile Phone Number(s) and Voice Only Line Contacts. To add a phone number, click
Add and follow the prompts.

After adding a number, you can Test, Edit or Delete.

Parents/significant other numbers can also be added by clicking the Add button.



How to Change or Correct Phone Numbers



Go to the IOL login page.

The web browser address is... Read More


Psychology + MSCP
Item type: Alverno.edu

...professional ethics; trauma counseling; and human development in community contexts.


You'll start graduate credits during your senior year. Once you earn your bachelor’s degree after completing 120 credits (generally four years), you will spend another
18 months to complete your graduate degree (60 credits) and then become eligible to sit for the professional counselor licensing exam.


You’ll thrive in Alverno’s small classes with... Read More


Art
Item type: Alverno.edu

...leadership, media and
problem-solving skills. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
...
Licensure



After you graduate, you’ll be eligible for a Wisconsin license as a PreK-12th grade art educator.

...
Art Minor


The studio art minor allows students from a variety of backgrounds to maximize their creativity for personal enrichment or to expand career... Read More


Art Therapy
Item type: Alverno.edu

...of letter grades, we focus on your personal development and real-world skills — equipping you with the communication, critical thinking and problem-solving
skills you need to thrive. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
...
Licensure



After you graduate, you’ll be eligible for a Wisconsin license as a PreK-12th grade art educator as well as a PreK-12th grade adaptive art
specialist Read More


Music
Item type: Alverno.edu

...thinking and problem-solving
skills you need to thrive. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
...
Licensure



After you graduate, you’ll be eligible for a Wisconsin license as a PreK-12th grade art educator.

...
Auditions


Entrance auditions are required of all students who desire to major in music at Alverno College. The auditions are designed to assess the... Read More


Master's Programs
Item type: Alverno.edu

...and career goals on your terms. Open to all genders.
...
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)


The future of health care is waiting for you


Join Alverno's sought-after graduates impacting diverse health care settings with our advanced practice MSN program. Choose from two specialty tracks where you'll cultivate
transformative thinking and diagnostic reasoning, provide cutting-edge and cost-effective therapeutic interventions and master... Read More


Master of Science in Nursing FAQs
Item type: Alverno.edu

...
Professional statement: Two-page, double-spaced professional statement describing why you want to pursue an advanced practice nursing degree in the particular track you've chosen, and
share your goals for using your degree after graduation. Please use APA (American Psychological Association) format in your statement.

Current resume

Copy of unencumbered nursing license

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Email admissions@alverno.edu with any questions you have Read More


Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificates
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All Programs  Graduate Programs  Post-Master's Nurse
Practitioner Certificates
...
Take Your Nursing Career Further


Join Alverno's sought-after graduates impacting diverse health care settings with our post-MSN nurse practitioner certificate program. Open to all genders, our program trains
health care leaders who are ready to advance in the nursing profession.


Choose from two specialty tracks where you'll cultivate... Read More


Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner Certificate FAQs
Item type: Alverno.edu

...double-spaced professional statement describing why you want to pursue an advanced practice nursing degree in the particular track you've chosen, and
share your goals for using your degree after graduation. Please use APA (American Psychological Association) format in your statement.

Current resume

Copy of unencumbered nursing license

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Who can I contact with questions?
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Email admissions@alverno.edu with any questions... Read More


Master of Community Psychology FAQs
Item type: Alverno.edu

All Programs  Graduate Programs  MSCP  FAQs
...
The future of health care is waiting for you


Join Alverno's sought-after graduates impacting diverse health care settings with our advanced practice MSN APRN program. Open to all genders, our program trains health care
leaders who are ready to advance in the nursing profession.


Choose from five specialty tracks where you'll cultivate transformative thinking and diagnostic... Read More


CCON Alumni
Item type: Alverno.edu

...up a day because I had taken a day off in my second year to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I worked Friday night 11 to 7 and left for Madison as I was going to attend UW. Classes
began the day after the holiday. I took 17 credits and worked part time, usually 3-11, 2 days a week at University Hospital, floating all over that huge hospital without a day of orientation.
Such was the life of a 3 year grad 60 years ago."


— Joan '60
...
... Read More


Vanguard
Item type: Alverno.edu

...I had to
make up a day because I had taken a day off in my second year to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I worked Friday night 11 to 7 and left for Madison as I was going to attend UW. Classes
began the day after the holiday. I took 17 credits and worked part time, usually 3-11, 2 days a week at University Hospital, floating all over that huge hospital without a day of orientation.
Such was the life of a 3 year grad 60 years ago."


— Joan '6 Read More


Graduate Programs
Item type: Alverno.edu

All Programs  Graduate Programs
...
Transform Your Future


Join Alverno’s sought-after graduates with an advanced degree that will prepare you to grow as a leader, innovator and change maker.


Building on our strong roots in leadership, health care and education, Alverno offers an array of affordable, convenient graduate programs open to all
genders Read More


Counseling
Item type: Alverno.edu

...to promote healthy lifestyles.


We provide free, confidential, short-term individual counseling for students. Students who need long-range treatment and/or more intensive services, including after-hours
crisis intervention, are referred to community providers. We also provide referrals to community resources and access to a free self-help resource cabinet featuring pamphlets, articles, and
other resource materials.


On-Campus Counseling


... Read More


Why Alverno
Item type: Alverno.edu

...knowledge and personal confidence to excel. You will learn by doing and know how
to apply your new, relevant skills to your career. You’ll acquire not just a degree, but also the highly sought-after skills that employers value for leadership and making a
difference.
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You belong here

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At Alverno, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. Our community is... Read More


Giving - Stock and Wire Transfers
Item type: Alverno.edu

...
Alverno can accept stock and wire transfers.


All completed transfers made by December 31 will be credited the current year. You will receive a receipt for the charitable donation after the first of the year.


Alverno College's Employer Identification # (EIN) is 39-0806263


Because Alverno receives only the stock type and amount and not donor information, please call us at 414-382-6084 to let us know the following so we can ensure your... Read More


Volunteer
Item type: Alverno.edu

...a mentor for students in the College's Thea Bowman Institute for Excellence and Leadership. The Institute accepts Black undergraduate
students pursuing social change. It was launched in 2020 after the killing of George Floyd and other racial injustices.


The Institute seeks to achieve three goals: increase retention of Black students; offer emotional and academic support from a dedicated group of Black women;
and promote experiential learning focused on social... Read More


Education – Birth to Third Grade
Item type: Alverno.edu

...skills you need to thrive. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
...
Licensure Options & Minors



After you graduate, you’ll be eligible for a Wisconsin license to teach children from birth through third grade — expanding your
career options to daycares, preschools and elementary schools. If you opt for a minor in special education, bilingual/bicultural (requires... Read More


Education – Kindergarten-Ninth Grade
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...skills you need to thrive. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
...
Licensure Options & Minors



After you graduate, you’ll be eligible for a Wisconsin license to teach kindergarten through 9th grade — expanding your career
options and making you more marketable to school districts looking for flexibility. If you opt for a minor in special education... Read More


Special Education
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...problem-solving skills you need to thrive in education. Our learning approach is centered around the 8 Abilities, which will set you apart from the crowd.
...
Licensure Options


After you graduate with your bachelor’s degree in education, you’ll be eligible for a Wisconsin teaching license and a K-12 cross-categorical special
education license.
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New – Special Education Scholarship Opportunity


Alverno’s... Read More


Assessment Outreach Center Foundations of Biology
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About SC 120 CPL assessment


Only eligible students can complete the SC 120 CPL assessment. The Assessment Center (AC) or Advising will contact students who are eligible. After reviewing the Study Guide below,
students can schedule appointments by contacting the AC at 414-382-6020.


Foundations of Biology (SC 120) Study Guide 


Assessment Center


Read Center, Room 114

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Hazing
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...Report page. The Hazing Transparency Report will be issued by the Clery Officer, the Director of Campus
Safety. The Hazing Transparency Report will only be triggered if there is a finding of hazing having occurred within the last year and that the report will be issued biannually after that
time for a period no less than 5 years.


At this time, there is not an active Hazing Transparency Report as Alverno has not had a finding of hazing having occurred in the past year Read More


Software Discounts
Item type: Alverno.edu

...be a faculty/staff member in order to qualify to purchase academically priced versions of software or technology products. In addition to
requirements by JourneyEd, some vendors have additional requirements.


You will need to provide proof of your academic status to be eligible for the discount. After your documentation has been verified, you will receive an email informing you that your
verification has been accepted and your order has been released for processing Read More


Contact Student Accounts
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...Hours


8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday


Walk-ins are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.


After hours, you may contact Student Accounts via college mail drawers, voicemail or the drop box located outside the Student Accounts office at FO134.


Mission Statement


Our mission is to provide students with the necessary services to fulfill their financial... Read More


DEMSN
Item type: Alverno.edu

...few as 18 months of study, you can earn both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) through a hands-on, abilities-based
approach to learning.


After graduation, you can pursue initial licensure as a registered nurse (RN), and prepare to pursue a career caring for patients, acting as a key player on health care
teams, and doing your part to promote healthier lives for all.
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Why choose Alverno?
...
... Read More


Spanish Language and Cultures
Item type: In the News

Expand your horizons Spanish is the second most common language in the United States and is spoken in nearly 30 other countries around the world. With the high demand for bilingual speakers in… Read More


Leslie Henry, MM, MT-BC
Item type: In the News

Music Therapy AREAS OF EXPERTISE Music therapy and its ability to help with chronic pain Music and the brain Music to support persons with dementia How music can heal or hurt Music and coping… Read More


Paying it Forward
Item type: In the News

As one of eight children, it was no small feat that Donna Bembenek '11 received a Catholic education. “At one point in my life, I remember my father working three jobs to support our fam… Read More


Celebrating Our Diversity
Item type: In the News

Alverno is proud to be the first college or university in Wisconsin to be named a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Based upon our student enrollment, this national designation recognizes and hono… Read More


Never Underestimate Your Impact
Item type: In the News

Over winter break, several Alverno graduate nursing students traveled to northern Mississippi to provide acute and urgent care as well as mental health services for residents of the impoverish… Read More


Ready to Make Her Mark
Item type: In the News

In her first semester at Alverno, Ryleigh Provencher has a plan to change the world. Ryleigh plans to major in psychology and biomedical sciences so that she can become a psychiatrist and psyc… Read More


Helping Us Heal
Item type: In the News

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals in different ways. Adults have lost jobs, students have lost school as they know it, families have lost stability, and some of us have lost loved… Read More


From Behind the Chair
Item type: In the News

Simmone Kilgore '13 witnessed her future career in action as a child. She just didn't realize it. “I remember being a kid in a salon with women, and I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation… Read More


Alverno Partners With MATC to Help Women Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Item type: In the News

Alverno College partnered with MATC to allow women who have earned an associate degree in human services from MATC to easily transfer to Alverno in order to complete a Bachelor's in Social Wor… Read More


'Suffering needs witness': Hear a Holocaust survivor share her story
Item type: In the News

Holocaust survivor Estelle Glaser Laughlin shared her story of survival at Alverno College's 17th annual Holocaust Remembrance Service. 88.9 Radio Milwaukee interviewed her before she took the… Read More


Catholic Herald coverage of Caring Counts
Item type: In the News

The Catholic Herald spoke with Alverno College President Mary Meehan, as well as two students, about their experiences taking part in our 125th anniversary Caring Counts initiative. http://c… Read More


Sister Joel Read, who shaped Milwaukee's Alverno College and was among nation's top college innovators, dies at 91
Item type: In the News

Sister Joel Read, Alverno's longest-serving president and a trailblazer in education reform, passed away at the age of 91. Thiscollection of all of the media coverage demonstrates what a pro… Read More


Sister Joel Read Receives National Award
Item type: In the News

Sister Joel Read, President Emerita of Alverno College, has been honored with the Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C Award for her outstanding contributions and extended service to Catholic… Read More


Alverno College students and staff clean up South Shore Beach
Item type: In the News

Hundreds of Alverno College students, faculty and staff took part in Community Day, volunteering at nearly two dozen sites throughout Milwaukee. Forty or so volunteers braved the rain at Mil… Read More


Alverno College Launches New Hybrid Doctorate in Education Degree, Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has partnered with Arizona-based premiere service provider Synergis Education to launch a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) degree and a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing… Read More


College students will spend the day volunteering throughout Milwaukee
Item type: In the News

A day in the park for a group of Alverno students actually means getting to work! They’ll be volunteering at the Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park to help restore and preserve natu… Read More


Alverno College student honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Item type: In the News

Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has announced the 262 students who will make up the organization's 2019-20 co… Read More


Alverno Community Conference Will Focus on Empowering Women
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will host its annual Community Conference on Friday, March 29, centered around the theme of Empowering Women. Griselda Aldrete, president and chief executive officer of Hispani… Read More


Alverno College Named One of the Best Colleges for Student Voting By Washington Monthly
Item type: In the News

Earlier this month Alverno College was named to Washington Monthly's 2018 America's Best Colleges For Student Voting. A part of The College Guide and Rankings - which rates colleges and univer… Read More


Alverno College Launches the Only Master of Music Therapy Program in Wisconsin
Item type: In the News

In response to growing demand, Alverno College is launching a Master in Music Therapy (MMT) program in the fall of 2018. The program is the only master's degree program in the field offered in… Read More


Alverno College Launches Volunteer Campaign
Item type: In the News

Alverno College kicks off Caring Counts: The Alverno College Volunteer Challenge as part of its 125th anniversary celebration. The year-long project aims to record 125,000 hours of volunteer s… Read More


Alverno College Launches New Teacher Licensure Program for Paraprofessionals
Item type: In the News

Alverno College is launching a new teacher licensure program in the fall, aimed at paraprofessionals who have an associate's degree or at least 60 college credits. The new program can be compl… Read More


Alverno College Names Leslie Henry Director of Music Therapy
Item type: In the News

Leslie Henry has been named director of the music therapy program at Alverno College, one of the longest-running music therapy programs in the country. In her new role, Henry will provide le… Read More


Alverno College Awarded $2.7 Million Hilton Foundation Grant to Honor Catholic Sisters
Item type: In the News

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded Alverno College a $2.7 million grant to raise awareness of the legacy and current contributions of Catholic women religious and to expand upon Natio… Read More


American Student Assistance and Salt Promote Income Driven Repayment to More Than 1 Million Student Loan Borrowers as Part of White House Student Debt Challenge
Item type: In the News

American Student Assistance®, a private nonprofit dedicated to eliminating finance as a barrier to education and the dreams education enables, has surpassed its pledge to spread the word ab… Read More


Character Education Conference Focuses on Improving School Culture
Item type: In the News

Alverno College will host the 13th annual Character Education Conference on June 20. This year's theme is True Colors of Character, and the focus will be on social justice, citizenship, co… Read More


Alverno College students to "Stuff the Bus" a third time to help homeless
Item type: In the News

Alverno College students are taking action to help bring awareness to the issue of homelessness in Milwaukee. Students will be collecting donations for the Milwaukee Joy House as they try to… Read More


Alverno College to rename building in honor of Sister Joel Read
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has announced it will rename its Teaching, Learning and Technology Center the Sister Joel Read Center in honor of its longest-serving president. The renaming ceremony will take… Read More


Alverno College students will donate 170 Thanksgiving dinners to Hunger Task Force
Item type: In the News

Alverno College students will help feed those in need by donating 170 Thanksgiving dinners to Hunger Task Force. The dinners, which include a turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green… Read More


Alverno College Names New Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Director of Graduate Admissions
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has named Chris Remington Director of Undergraduate Admissions, and Janet Stikel Director of Graduate Admissions. In his role, Remington will oversee recruitment for undergra… Read More


Sister J. Dolores Brunner passes away
Item type: In the News

Sister J. Dolores Brunner, School Sisters of St. Francis (SSSF), passed away Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Convent in Milwaukee. She was 92 years old. For over 55 years, Brunner worke… Read More


Mary Diez Receives "Education Advocacy Award"
Item type: In the News

Mary Diez, SSSF, Ph.D., dean of the Alverno College School of Education, was recognized by Marquette University's College of Education with itsEducation Advocacy Award.The award recognizes i… Read More


International Expert Baruti Kafele to Speak at Alverno College Character Education Conference
Item type: In the News

Baruti Kafele, award-winning principal and author of the best-selling bookClosing the Attitude Gap, will speak at Alverno College on June 19. His keynote address is part of a two-day confere… Read More


Jovita Carranza, Treasurer of the United States, Will Speak at Alverno College Commencement
Item type: In the News

Treasurer of the United States Jovita Carranza will give the commencement address at Alverno College's 157th graduation on May 19. Carranza was made an honorary alumna of the college in 2011,… Read More


Randa Suleiman, PhD
Item type: In the News

Education AREAS OF EXPERTISE Performance assessment edTPA national trainer curriculum mapping data analysis and data retreats science education training development teacher preparation middle… Read More


Alverno College Launches Institute for Black Women
Item type: In the News

Thea Bowman Institute features academic, leadership programming Milwaukee (Sept. 23, 2020) – Alverno College has launched the Thea Bowman Institute for Excellence and Leadership, a progr… Read More


Latest Report From Alverno College Reveals Pathways to Public Office
Item type: In the News

The latest report from Alverno College sheds some light on women who hold public office and the various pathways they took to achieve success. Wisconsin Women in Public Life - Elected Official… Read More


Billye Aaron to Receive Honorary Degree at Alverno College Commencement
Item type: In the News

Billye Aaron — educator, broadcaster, philanthropist and wife of the late Hank Aaron — will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Alverno College during the college&rsq… Read More


Alumna Shares the Possibilities of College
Item type: In the News

As executive director of College Possible Milwaukee, Kellie Sigh ’10 is dedicated to helping students get to college and persist through graduation day. She knows how valuable the coachi… Read More


Students, Alums Get Out the Vote
Item type: In the News

With the 2020 presidential election weeks away, Alverno students and alums are mobilizing to get out the vote. Our community-minded students practice their effective citizenship — one of… Read More


A Tremendous Light
Item type: In the News

“I think the difference between me and some people is that I’m content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if each… Read More


Alverno College Awarded Grant to Attract Women and Students of Color to STEM Fields
Item type: In the News

Alverno College has been awarded a $499,983 grant from the National Science Foundation to launch and support the college’s Truchan STEM Community Impact Program, which is designed to imp… Read More


The Power of Mentorship
Item type: In the News

Betty Hill ’17 knew she wanted her young daughter to be involved in community service and to benefit from positive role models. And when she couldn’t find a program that fit the bi… Read More


Alverno College Announces Faculty Promotions
Item type: In the News

It is with great pride that Alverno College announces the recent promotions of our esteemed faculty. Alex Blom, Ph.D., has been promoted to professor of physical sciences. Blom earned his Bach… Read More


An Advocate at Heart
Item type: In the News

Haga clic aquí para leer en español. “I do it because my challenging work has brought me to this point of success.” So says Litze Estrada ’23, who was recentl… Read More


Ronett Jacobs, EdD
Item type: In the News

Education AREAS OF EXPERTISE Transformational coaching K-12 curriculum and instruction Program design BIOGRAPHY Ronett Jacobs is an associate professor of Education at Alverno College, where… Read More


How I Got Ready: Madai's Story
Item type: In the News

Alverno’s hands-on learning experience helped Madai Romero choose marketing as her career path. “It was my first marketing job, and I have found out that I really like doing soci… Read More


Kohl's and Alverno College Announce Kohl's Scholars for 2022-23
Item type: In the News

Today, Alverno College and Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announce the recipients of the Kohl’s Scholars scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. The Kohl’s Scholars program includes… Read More


Alverno College Year in Review, 2022
Item type: In the News

As 2022 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on all that we have accomplished. This year saw new colleagues take on leadership roles; exciting grants that will help our students explore the… Read More


Community Engagement and Activism
Item type: In the News

Are you ready to get to work improving your community? This multidisciplinary major will show you how. With a focus on politics, social justice, leadership and activism, you’ll gain the… Read More


Alverno College Names Christy L. Brown, J.D. as its Ninth President
Item type: In the News

Alverno College’s Board of Trustees announced today they have unanimously selected Milwaukee native and local executive Christy L. Brown, J.D. as the College’s ninth president. She… Read More


Christy L. Brown, J.D. named Alverno College's ninth president
Item type: In the News

Christy L. Brown, JD, was unanimously selected to be Alverno College's ninth president by the Board of Trustees. News coverage of the announcement includes The Business Journal, BizTimes, Milw… Read More


Alverno College Announces Faculty Promotions for 2023
Item type: In the News

It is with great pride that Alverno College announces the recent promotions of our esteemed faculty. Amal El-Sheikh, PhD, has been promoted to professor of biology. El-Sheikh earned a Doctor o… Read More


Kohl's and Alverno College Announce Kohl's Scholars for 2023-24
Item type: In the News

Today, Alverno College and Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announce the recipients of the Kohl’s Scholars scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. The Kohl’s Scholars program includes… Read More


22nd Annual Community Day a Huge Success
Item type: In the News

The 22nd annual Community Day returned to its roots, building community on campus while also serving the community around us. About 350 students, faculty and staff donated their time and skill… Read More


Randa Suleiman, PhD
Item type: In the News

Randa Suleiman is the director of the initial licensure in general education program and professor of education at Alverno College where she started teaching in 2016. She designs, implements a… Read More


Ronett Jacobs, EdD
Item type: In the News

Ronett Jacobs is an associate professor of education at Alverno College, where she has taught since 2018. She also serves as the director of the Thea Bowman Institute for Excellence and Leader… Read More


Alverno College Welcomes New Vice President for Academic Affairs
Item type: In the News

Gina M. Rossetti, PhD has been named vice president for academic affairs at Alverno College. In this role, Rossetti will provide leadership to foster academic excellence and innovation, advanc… Read More


Dr. Stephanie Maney-Hartlaub
Item type: In the News

Stephanie Maney-Hartlaub is the Executive Director of City Year Milwaukee, an organization dedicated to preparing students with the social, emotional, and academic skills and mindsets needed t… Read More


Diana Johnstone, MSW, LCSW
Item type: In the News

Diana Johnstone, MSW, LCSW is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Education at Alverno College. She brings over 20 years of clinical social work experience in Milwaukee… Read More


Diana Johnstone, MSW, LCSW
Item type: In the News

Social Work AREAS OF EXPERTISE Clinical social work in mental health Clinical supervision and consultation Trauma Sexual violence BIOGRAPHY Diana Johnstone, MSW, LCSW is an assistant profe… Read More


Alverno Marks 25 Years of Athletics with Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Item type: In the News

The Alverno College Department of Athletics has announced the newest inductees to the Alverno Athletics Hall of Fame, including two former student-athletes and two trailblazers. This class of… Read More


Alverno and Milwaukee Public Schools' partner on direct admit program
Item type: In the News

Alverno College and MPS launched a direct admit partnership that allows high school juniors to apply through a simple form with no fees, essays, letters of recommendation or other attachments… Read More


Copyright
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Combat the Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Material


Alverno’s Technology Services department manages peer-to-peer traffic with bandwidth shaping using Cisco’s Quality of Service. We do not filter these applications because some of
the traffic is legal. In addition, we are able to identify “top talkers”, those who are using large amounts of bandwidth.


We have a process in place for accepting and responding to Digital Millennium... Read More


Registrar Emergency Communication Options for Alverno
Item type: Alverno.edu

...messages to your Alverno email address.

Place announcements on Alverno’s home page, alverno.edu.

Send voice mail and text messaging to phone numbers registered on Rave Alert, a service for colleges and universities for their emergency communication.

Send “pop-up” messages to campus computers.

Make campus announcements through an outdoor speaker system and/or bullhorns.



Additional information about Rave Alert... Read More


Career Recent Internships
Item type: Alverno.edu

...supporting mission-driven work.


Arts, Media and Creative Work: Studio, design and media assistant roles in creative environments.


Civic Engagement and Public Service: Politics, public affairs and community engagement work with advocacy groups and local offices.



Recent Internship Experiences





Major


Employer


Role






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IIC Short Term Abroad
Item type: Alverno.edu

...acute, clinic, and community care sites. She participates in care and determines the
impact of the host culture's health-care delivery system in meeting people's needs within the cachement/service area.


Alverno alums and others who are interested may also participate in the short-term study abroad courses. Please contact the IIC (gillian.keller@alverno.edu) for more information.


China



Course Title: INS 308/INS 402 Art... Read More


Financial Aid Other Sources Of Aid
Item type: Alverno.edu

...paid for. This decision should be based on a careful examination of whether serving in
America’s armed forces is right for you. If you are the dependent of a military veteran, active duty service member or veteran, you may be eligible for benefits. Visit http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ to learn more or talk to your Education Liaison Representative.


AmeriCorps


If you’re looking for a great way to help others, make a... Read More


Career - Community Resources
Item type: Alverno.edu

...coaching to current students, as well as alumnae/i who are within one year of graduation. If you are a community member seeking career
assistance, we encourage you to connect with other career service providers. Some ones you may want to consider:



Job Center of Wisconsin


Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers


Milwaukee Public Libraries Drop-In Labs for Jobseekers 


Veteran Readiness and... Read More


Exhibits
Item type: Alverno.edu

...only with available hours generally

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays.


Fees:

Photocopying of collections, whether on microfilm or in original text,

is self service and costs 10 cents per page.
...
About the Archives


Mailing Address: 

3400 S. 43rd St. 

P.O. Box 343922 

Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922


Email Us: 

archives@alverno.edu


... Read More


Residence Life -- Update
Item type: Alverno.edu

...halls offer the convenience of living close to classrooms, academic resources, campus clubs and organizations, performances and friends.


As an on-campus resident, you will enjoy meal service, free parking, a fitness center, a full calendar of activities, as well as easy access to downtown Milwaukee.


Inquire about how housing and meal plan rates can be calculated and factored into your financial aid.


2021-2022 Housing... Read More


Bookstore
Item type: Alverno.edu

...price ranges and formats to best fit each student’s individual needs. They offer new and used books for purchase, new and
used text rentals and digital copies of course materials. Payment types include debit, credit and financial aid.


Each semester, when books become live, students will be able to pull up their book list by using Self Service.


Don’t forget to visit the A-Store on campus or online for all school logo merchandise and more Read More


Student Resources
Item type: Alverno.edu

...
Brightspace (for course materials beginning fall 2025)


College Bulletins & Handbooks


Faculty/Staff Email


Google Suite


Self-Service (formerly IOL)


Library


Live Text


Media Hub


Moodle (for course materials prior to fall 2025)


Office 365


Password Reset


Tech Services 



... Read More


IIC Degree Seeking International Students
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Students
...
International Students
...
Alverno College offers a world-renowned education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to develop each student to be of service to the world. We invite you to explore our
unique way of learning and our welcoming community.
...
I am a / an:
...
Undergraduate degree-seeking international student (F-1 visa)
...
Alverno offers 60+ majors/minors for undergraduate students... Read More


Resources for Educators - Publications
Item type: Alverno.edu

...College Experiential Learning Committee 


Performance and reflection are the principal components of experiential learning in all of its traditional forms - internships, service learning, clinical
practice, student teaching, independent research. What we have done at Alverno is taken the powerful learning potential of performance and reflection and made
it central to the entire college curriculum.


 



... Read More


Advising Resources for Undergraduate & Graduate Students Advised by a Faculty Advisor
Item type: Alverno.edu

...the following programs work exclusively with a Faculty Advisor in their area of study from initial enrollment through graduation. Students can look up their Faculty
Advisor by logging into Self-Service, going into Plan & Schedule under Student Planning and clicking on the Advising tab.


Undergraduate Students in:



Nursing 2 + 2 Program (NUR)


Para-Professional to BSE


RN to BSN




... Read More


About the Archives
Item type: Alverno.edu

...Names and Places of Alverno College [PDF]


Remembering Sister Joel Read, SSSF December 30, 1925 - May 25,
2017 [PDF]


Sister Austin Doherty, SSSF: A Life of Service and Education August 10, 1927 - February 8,
2015  [PDF]


"...alone doesn't matter if you are standing up for others"-- Social
Injustice, Activism and Alverno College [PDF]

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Campus Safety Department of Campus Safety
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...involving a potential violation of College policies, a criminal act or a medical emergency.


The combined Alverno College Campus Safety staff have more than 80 years of dedicated service time on the campus.


Questions, concerns or comments can be directed towards any member of the department or to the Chief/Director, Jason Pilarski.


By mail at: Chief Jason Pilarski, Campus Safety Department, Founders Hall Room 254, 3400 S 43rd Street, PO... Read More


Campus Safety Identity Theft
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...give out personal information over the phone, by email or through the regular mail unless you initiated the contact or personally know the caller. Thieves will pose as bank
representatives, internet service providers, or even government agents in order to get your personal information.


Never give personal or financial information responding to an e-mail request, no matter who it appears sent it. No financial institution, government agency, or other legitimate... Read More


LACCS Learning Community
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...speakers on leadership, moral and performance character development, relationships, restorative practices, mindfulness, trauma-informed
practices, service learning, culturally responsive practices, and other social emotional learning topics.
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2024-2025 Registration Fees





1-2 participants: $1,200/person




3-5 team members: $3,200/team

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Resi Life
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...halls offer the convenience of living close to classrooms, academic resources, campus clubs and organizations, performances and friends.


As an on-campus resident, you will enjoy meal service, free parking, a fitness center, a full calendar of activities, as well as easy access to downtown Milwaukee.


Inquire about how housing and meal plan rates can be calculated and factored into your financial aid.


The Housing Application is now... Read More


Inauguration Speech
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...with the Franciscan values of social justice, equity, peace, inclusivity, and respect for all of God’s creation;


A place rooted in the Catholic tradition of fostering leadership and service in the community.


As I stand before you today, I am filled with gratitude and a profound sense of hope and determination. This moment not only marks the inauguration of a new president — it marks a
pivotal moment in the story of Alverno... Read More


Student Engagement and Leadership
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...shopping in downtown Chicago,
cheering on the Brewers or finding thrills at Six Flags, you'll have an amazing time and get a chance to connect with other students.


Campus Traditions: Show your school spirit at homecoming or volunteer on Community Day, our annual day of service. Other campus traditions include Winter Fest, Spring Fest
and the Bash.


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Community Day
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Community Day
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25 Years of Community Day


October 1, 2025


Bringing Alverno students, faculty and staff together for community building and service


This year, we will be focusing on building, serving and finding support in community.


Undergraduate classes are cancelled until 4 p.m. to allow for participation.  We challenge you to choose to use your day to engage with the Alverno Community!
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Password FAQ
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Your password will expire every 180 days.
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Follow the prompts on the Password Reset page.
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Alverno Email

Alverno Google account

Self-Service Portal

IOL

Brightspace

Office 365

Wi-Fi Network

Alverno Intranet (for faculty/staff)

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If your password expires, you won't be able to log into any campus computers or access any Alverno network resources... Read More


Educational Specialist in School Psychology
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...School psychologists are in such demand that many Wisconsin school districts can’t fill all their openings. Plus, U.S.
News & World Report ranks this profession as No. 11 in the best social service jobs category, with a national median salary of $81,500.


Most school psychologists work in public K-12 school districts, though some work in private schools, charter schools, juvenile justice programs, universities and private practice. Some school
psychologists... Read More


Financial Aid
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...education. This decision should be based on a careful examination of whether serving in America’s armed forces is right for you.
If you are the dependent of a military veteran, active duty service member or veteran, you may be eligible for benefits. Visit http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ to learn more or talk to your Education Liaison Representative.
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Tribal benefits
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If you are an American Indian or Indigenous American, there may... Read More


Publications
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...Alverno College Experiential Learning Committee


Performance and reflection are the principal components of experiential learning in all of its traditional forms - internships, service learning, clinical practice, student teaching,
independent research. What we have done at Alverno is taken the powerful learning potential of performance and reflection and made it central to the entire college curriculum.


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Campus Jobs
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...shopping in downtown Chicago,
cheering on the Brewers or finding thrills at Six Flags, you'll have an amazing time and get a chance to connect with other students.


Campus Traditions: Show your school spirit at homecoming or volunteer on Community Day, our annual day of service. Other campus traditions include Winter Fest, Spring Fest
and the Bash.


There's something for everyone! Contact studentactivities@alverno.edu for more information Read More


Voting Resources
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...must be received by your municipal clerk by 5 p.m. the Thursday before the election and must be completed absentee ballot must be delivered not later than 8 p.m. on Election Day.
The U.S. Postal Service recommends absentee ballots be mailed one week before Election Day to arrive on time.
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Early Voting
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Early voting is a form of absentee voting that is performed in person. Contact your municipal clerk for early voting locations,
dates and... Read More


Non-Discrimination
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...orientation

Source of income

Veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran, and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran)

Weight

or any other protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process
within the institution, with the Equal Employment... Read More


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