Committed to academic excellence and rooted in our Catholic and Benedictine principles, Saint Vincent College’s supportive community guides students to fully embrace their experience, discover their calling, and graduate the best version of themselves.
SVC Application Open for Fall 2027
Our Fall 2027 application is now open. Join a community where you are part of something bigger and find joy in learning as you pursue deeper meaning. It's time to start your journey as a Bearcat!
Nov. 7 Open House
Join us for Open House on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Listen to an overview from the Admission team and spend time at the Academic and Campus Life Fair to learn about our majors, clubs, and organizations. Interact with students and faculty, take a tour of our beautiful campus, and enjoy lunch in the cafeteria.
Bingo Bash for SVC Wraps
Join us at Saint Vincent College's Fred Rogers Center for the second annual Bingo Bash on Nov. 8, an afternoon of bingo, prizes and community fun benefiting SVC Wraps for Kids, which provides holiday gifts and support to local children and families in need. Purchase tickets online.
Magnifica Humanitas
Join us for “Magnifica Humanitas: The Sanctity of Life in an Era of Artificial Intelligence,” a free public conference Nov. 13-14 at Saint Vincent College exploring Pope Leo XIV’s vision of human dignity, technology and the sanctity of life through lectures and discussions with leading Catholic scholars.
Bearcat Advantage Raises the Income Threshold
Saint Vincent College has expanded eligibility for its Bearcat Advantage Program, raising the household income threshold to $100,000 to provide fully funded tuition opportunities for more Pennsylvania students beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.
Soil to Supper
Join us for Soil to Supper on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Fred M. Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College, where guests will enjoy a five-course farm-to-table dining experience that celebrates local farmers and producers with Benedictine hospitality.
EMBRACE LIFE ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND
A Saint Vincent education goes far beyond the classroom. Here, you'll learn in and around campus while expanding your world. Meanwhile, our connections to the oldest Monastery in the United States ground all of us in the deeper truths that make us human and connect us to a higher purpose.
Fred Rogers Institute
In addition to being one of the most beloved figures in the history of children’s television, Fred Rogers was a close friend of Saint Vincent College. Today, the Fred Rogers Institute carries on his legacy in the Fred Rogers Center, right here on campus.
The Institute is home to one of our honors communities, the Fred Rogers Scholars. It also hosts Incubator 143, a research and development lab for undergraduate and graduate students. Beyond students, you can find the Fred Rogers Archive along with a permanent exhibit of Mr. Rogers’ life and work, while projects like the Educators’ Neighborhood and an annual Conference bring his work and legacy to the broader community.
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Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Just across the street from campus, the Winnie Palmer Nature reserve allows students to explore nature, take a relaxing walk, or put their environmental education and science learnings into action. The 50-acre reserve is filled with more than two miles of trails, meadows, gardens, an environmental learning barn, the historic Lochry Blockhouse, a pond, and more.
The reserve was first established in honor of Winnie Palmer, the late wife of renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and a strong part of our community. Today, it is a popular spot for not just our students, but members of the local community as well.
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SVC Honors
The SVC Honors program at Saint Vincent College offers motivated students an enriching academic journey beyond the classroom. After a shared first-year experience, students can pursue one of four specialized paths, each offering unique opportunities including scholarships, exclusive housing, immersive trips, academic and social events, and special recognition at graduation.
- Aurelius Scholars of Western Civilization
- Benedictine Leadership Scholars
- Faith, Science, and Technology Scholars
- SEEK Scholars
Students awarded scholarships such as STEP, Fred Rogers, and Wimmer are also invited to take advantage of SVC Honors, with participation being optional.
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Beyond Campus
Saint Vincent College is nestled in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature Pennsylvania has to offer. Still lakes, ski resorts, hiking trails, and state parks are just a short drive away from campus and a regular destination for College-led student trips.
Our neighboring city is Latrobe, the birthplace of both professional football and the banana split. Here, you’ll find restaurants, boutique stores, and coffee shops. A few minutes west, the city of Greensburg has even more shopping opportunities and eateries and of course, the bustling city of Pittsburgh is less than an hour’s drive away.
Global Experiences
Make your college education a springboard to explore the world. Every year, nearly 100 students travel to more than 10 global locations for study abroad experiences such as service learning in Guatemala, literary travel in Ireland, and leadership programs in Portugal. The Summer Institute in Rome, a month-long opportunity unique to Saint Vincent, immerses students in the great ideas, art, and faith that have made Rome the heart of Western Civilization.
Semester-long programs, credit-eligible spring break trips, and international service trips allow students to experience new cultures while fostering meaningful connections to explore not only what is unique about other cultures, but also what is universal about human experience.
Saint Vincent Archabbey
Saint Vincent College and Monastery were founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, a German monk striving to educate immigrants in the region. Today, Saint Vincent Archabbey has grown to become one of the largest monasteries in the world, and its impact is still felt every day by the college it sponsors.
Benedictine monks teach as professors and work in offices across campus, from our president Father Paul Taylor to our director of Campus Ministry Father Thomas More Sikora. They embody Benedictine values like community, humility, and love of Christ and neighbor that drove Boniface Wimmer on his mission to America.
Learn more
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In addition to being one of the most beloved figures in the history of children’s television, Fred Rogers was a close friend of Saint Vincent College. Today, the Fred Rogers Institute carries on his legacy in the Fred Rogers Center, right here on campus.
The Institute is home to one of our honors communities, the Fred Rogers Scholars. It also hosts Incubator 143, a research and development lab for undergraduate and graduate students. Beyond students, you can find the Fred Rogers Archive along with a permanent exhibit of Mr. Rogers’ life and work, while projects like the Educators’ Neighborhood and an annual Conference bring his work and legacy to the broader community.
Learn more -
Just across the street from campus, the Winnie Palmer Nature reserve allows students to explore nature, take a relaxing walk, or put their environmental education and science learnings into action. The 50-acre reserve is filled with more than two miles of trails, meadows, gardens, an environmental learning barn, the historic Lochry Blockhouse, a pond, and more.
The reserve was first established in honor of Winnie Palmer, the late wife of renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and a strong part of our community. Today, it is a popular spot for not just our students, but members of the local community as well.
Learn more -
The SVC Honors program at Saint Vincent College offers motivated students an enriching academic journey beyond the classroom. After a shared first-year experience, students can pursue one of four specialized paths, each offering unique opportunities including scholarships, exclusive housing, immersive trips, academic and social events, and special recognition at graduation.
- Aurelius Scholars of Western Civilization
- Benedictine Leadership Scholars
- Faith, Science, and Technology Scholars
- SEEK Scholars
Students awarded scholarships such as STEP, Fred Rogers, and Wimmer are also invited to take advantage of SVC Honors, with participation being optional.
Learn More -
Saint Vincent College is nestled in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature Pennsylvania has to offer. Still lakes, ski resorts, hiking trails, and state parks are just a short drive away from campus and a regular destination for College-led student trips.
Our neighboring city is Latrobe, the birthplace of both professional football and the banana split. Here, you’ll find restaurants, boutique stores, and coffee shops. A few minutes west, the city of Greensburg has even more shopping opportunities and eateries and of course, the bustling city of Pittsburgh is less than an hour’s drive away.
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Make your college education a springboard to explore the world. Every year, nearly 100 students travel to more than 10 global locations for study abroad experiences such as service learning in Guatemala, literary travel in Ireland, and leadership programs in Portugal. The Summer Institute in Rome, a month-long opportunity unique to Saint Vincent, immerses students in the great ideas, art, and faith that have made Rome the heart of Western Civilization.
Semester-long programs, credit-eligible spring break trips, and international service trips allow students to experience new cultures while fostering meaningful connections to explore not only what is unique about other cultures, but also what is universal about human experience.
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Saint Vincent College and Monastery were founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, a German monk striving to educate immigrants in the region. Today, Saint Vincent Archabbey has grown to become one of the largest monasteries in the world, and its impact is still felt every day by the college it sponsors.
Benedictine monks teach as professors and work in offices across campus, from our president Father Paul Taylor to our director of Campus Ministry Father Thomas More Sikora. They embody Benedictine values like community, humility, and love of Christ and neighbor that drove Boniface Wimmer on his mission to America.
Learn more
EXPLORE CAMPUS
News and Events
Abbot Gregory Polan, O.S.B., presents “A New Psalter with New Perspectives”
Abbot Gregory Polan, O.S.B., will present “A New Psalter with New Perspectives” on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Saint Vincent Archabbey...
First “Process and Practice: Alumni Art Talk” to take place Oct. 27
Saint Vincent College’s Verostko Center for the Arts will host its first “Process and Practice: Alumni Art Talk” on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.,...
New Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center blessed, dedicated
Saint Vincent College held a blessing, dedication and ribbon-cutting Oct. 9 for the new $26 million Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center on...
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Nov 6McKenna Leadership Day Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Rd Latrobe, PA 15650 8:00 AM Friday, November 6, 2026 from 8am to 1pm. Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government hosts its 4th annual...
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Nov 19Founders Day and Fall Honors Convocation 3:00 PM Saint Vincent College on Thursday, Nov. 19 will celebrate its annual Founders' Day, a special observance in honor of Archabbot Boniface...
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