Alverno College

Woven into every course at Alverno, the 8 Abilities empower our students to become agents of change and principled leaders who meaningfully engage with their communities. They focus specifically on mastering skills in aesthetic engagement, analysis, communication, developing a global perspective, effective citizenship, problem solving, social interaction and valuing in decision making.

Why doesn’t Alverno give grades? Rather than use simple letter grades, we believe in pushing students to reach their highest personal potential. A standard letter grade tells you where you stand today; an Alverno assessment tells you that plus how to take the next step to achieve greater understanding and application of knowledge. At Alverno, we challenge students to “know it and show it.”

Our students get to know their strengths and opportunities for growth, and they push themselves to reach their highest potential. Simply put, our 8 Abilities are what set our students and alums apart. The 8 Abilities are: Aesthetic Engagement, Analysis, Communication, Developing a Global Perspective, Effective Citizenship, Problem Solving, Social Interaction, Valuing in Decision Making.

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