Center for Inclusive Excellence

• Academic Support
• Advance Into Moravian (AIM)
• Ubuntu Program
• First Hounds
• Center for Global Education

Office Information

Center for Inclusive Excellence Website
1138 Main Street
610.625.7847 
inclusive@moravian.edu

Academic Support

The Center for Inclusive Excellence Academic Support team brings together students, faculty, and staff members through content tutoring, peer-assisted learning, writing support, pre-college and first-year student general education programming, and academic workshops. Academic Support staff are available year-round to answer questions, connect new students to the right people, and support a smooth landing for all members of the Class of 2030.

Services Offered to the Moravian Community

• Skills and Strategy Sessions are available for all undergraduate and graduate students to help them with time management, learning from readings and lectures, and preparing and studying for tests and quizzes. 
• Knack Tutoring is offered for students looking for additional assistance outside of the classroom are advised to consider working with a peer or professional tutor. Moravian University has partnered with Knack to provide students with access to verified peer tutors who have previously completed this course. To view available tutors, visit moravian.joinknack.com and sign in with your student account.
• Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) and Course Mentor Sessions are available for select courses, and students enrolled in those courses may use those scheduled sessions as frequently as needed through the Knack platform.
• The Quantitative Resource Center (QRC), located in the Math Lounge (3rd Floor SMC) is staffed by peer educators who offer support for select introductory-level mathematics courses. No appointments are needed! 
• The Language Resource Center (LRC) holds remote, scheduled, one-on-one sessions for students in Spanish, French, and German, available through the Knack platform.
• The Writing Center has consultants that work with writers on writing, broadly defined, in any genre produced for any course or Moravian-oriented project at any stage of the writing process.
• Writing Fellows are undergraduate, course-embedded writing consultants who play a part in supporting the writing development and academic success of their peers at Moravian. Writing Fellows work with all First-Year Writing courses and many writing-intensive and writing-enriched courses across academic disciplines.
• The Writing at Moravian Program, in addition to the Writing Center and Writing Fellows program, oversees first-year writing.
• PUMP Undergraduate Mentors are Moravian undergraduate students who can help peers navigate Moravian academically, personally, professionally, and socially through conversational 1-on-1 sessions.

Advance Into Moravian (AIM)

Moravian University's Advance into Moravian (AIM) summer bridge program provides first-year students an "early start" to the expectations of college courses and campus life.

Taking place June 15 to July 2, this three-week residential program will allow students to take a college course for credit and attend academic support seminars, workshops, and other activities designed to aid in their transition to Moravian.

First year students interested in participating in this program should email inclusive@moravian.edu.

Ubuntu Program

The Ubuntu Program is a mentorship experience led by student leaders and the Center for Inclusive Excellence designed to help new students feel supported as they begin their college journey. Inspired by the Zulu concept "Ubuntu" - I Am Because We Are, the program centers on community, connection, and shared success. Through a two day pre-orientation experience students will connect with peer mentors, faculty, and staff while learning about campus resources through interactive sessions, workshops, and community building activities.

Ubuntu continues during New Student Orientation from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30, ending with a celebratory closing dinner. After the program, students will continue receiving support through monthly check-ins and community gatherings to help strengthen connections and build community throughout the year. Our goal is to support students as they navigate their first year and beyond, helping them feel confident, connected, and set up for success. The Ubuntu program will start with a welcoming "meet your mentor" dinner on Tuesday, August 25 in the afternoon, and the program will then start Wednesday, August 26 until Thursday, August 27. Registration is due Monday, August 3. Click here to apply.

First Hounds

The Center for First-Generation Students at Moravian University provides a supportive and welcoming community for first-generation college students and their family members. 

Drawing on national best practices and working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and offices from across the campus, we aspire to guide students toward their educational and career goals in a manner that prepares them for successful careers and meaningful lives. We recognize and celebrate first-generation student identity as an asset. First Hounds Proud!

First Hounds will:

• Provide mentoring and guidance to first-generation students;
• Improve first-generation student outcomes;
• Help first-generation students to embrace this aspect of their identity and form a community of first-gens within our campus and
• Empower first-generation students to take on leadership roles and to identify the needs of their community.

First Generation Student Union

First-Generation Student Union (FGSU) is a club that celebrates, supports, and prepares first-generation students to ensure the successful completion of their undergraduate studies. We aim to connect students to existing programs and resources and promote a sense of belonging within the Moravian community. We are committed to raising awareness about the experience, knowledge, and value that first-generation students bring to campus. You can learn more about the club by emailing firstgenstudentunion@moravian.edu or by following FGSU on Instagram at @First_Hounds.

Center for Global Education

Center for Global Education Website
1140 Main Street
610.625.7896
international@moravian.edu for International Students & Scholars
studyabroad@moravian.edu for MU students interested in studying abroad

The Center for Global Education (CGE) supports international students, exchange students, and short-term international visitors on campus and assists students who wish to incorporate an international experience or domestic Study Away program into their education.

International Student and Scholar Support: Degree-seeking international students, exchange students, and short-term international visitors. 

CGE supports students who come to the United States to study at Moravian University to earn a degree or as part of an exchange program. Degree-seeking (F-1 Visa holders) students study at Moravian University to earn a degree. These students have requirements that they must meet as part of their immigration status as International students. Non-degree-seeking students (J-Visa holders) also called Exchange students are students who study at Moravian for a semester or up to a year as a part of "reverse" study abroad. These students come from any of our twelve geographically diverse exchange partners throughout the world including Australia, France, India, and Spain to name a few. Exchange students take courses as degree-seeking students, but their credits are transferred to their home College or University. CGE also supports short-term scholars, visitors, and researchers for a specific program, activity, or research project.

Education Abroad: Education Abroad/Away

All students who are part of the Elevate Experience are eligible to apply their $2,600 Elevate Travel Credit to a short-term Moravian University international faculty/staff-led travel program of their choice. These travel programs are all credit-bearing and occur during breaks (winter break, spring break, May term, and summer). Plus, you will travel with 10-20 MU students.

All undergraduate students, of all majors can study abroad or away for a semester, academic year, or summer session. Moravian students have access to twelve geographically different exchange programs and thousands of programs through over 30 affiliate partners. Education Abroad/Away can include global and domestic internships and international and domestic service-learning, as well as more traditional academic programs.

The Center for Global Education (CGE) works individually with students to help them navigate their education abroad options and to help determine which is best for each student. If you are interested in studying abroad or studying away, contact CGE to explore the possibilities!