Alverno College is a
four-year private liberal arts college located on
the south side of Milwaukee. The campus is located
in a primarily residential neighborhood with access
to public transportation from several points near
campus. As a Catholic women's school, the
institution exists to promote both personal and
professional development. Such development is
fostered through the curriculum, off-campus
internships and community involvement.
UNIQUE/SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
Alverno's curriculum
is a very innovative, unique approach to education.
Rather than the traditional grading system, Alverno
utilizes an ability-based curriculum. Students are
evaluated on their knowledge of the subject in
conjunction with the ways that they apply this
knowledge. This process of assessing a student's
knowledge accumulates over the length of her college
career; creating a student with a strong sense of
herself and her work style.
