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!
Welcome Bearcats
Students are back on campus and classes are back in session. This weekend we welcomed more than 375 freshmen by helping them move in, informing them about campus life, hosting a bonfire, and organizing a campus wide scavenger hunt. Welcome Bearcats!
Rounding Third
Join us in the Carey Performing Arts Center for Saint Vincent Summer Theatre's Rounding Third by Richard Dresser, on September 8-13, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy that follows two Little League coaches with opposing philosophies on winning, parenting, and life as they navigate an entire season from their first uneasy meeting to the championship game.
Bearcats Create: Art by Saint Vincent Alumni
Join us from Aug. 29 through Dec. 4, 2026 when the Verostko Center for the Arts presents “Bearcats Create: Art by Saint Vincent Alumni," showcasing more than 70 years of alumni artistic achievement through a diverse collection of works that celebrate creativity, community, and the College’s enduring commitment to the arts.
Alumni Spotlight: Phil Tran
Phil Tran, C'20, combines his passion for theology, philosophy, and bioethics in his new career as manager of ethics operations and resources at the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), a leading nonprofit organization providing education, guidance, and resources in healthcare and biomedical research.
Alumni Spotlight: Paul Haga
Alum Paul Haga, C’22, a social studies teacher in Maryland’s Frederick County Public Schools, was named the Maryland Council for Social Studies’ 2025-26 Promising New Social Studies Teacher of the Year for his leadership, dedication to civic engagement and commitment to excellence in education.
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.
Learn more
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
Launching in Fall 2026, 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. Current Honors students will continue in their existing program and are welcome to join in SVC Honors events and activities.
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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 -
Launching in Fall 2026, 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. Current Honors students will continue in their existing program and are welcome to join in SVC Honors events and activities.
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
2026 Steelers Training Camp draws to a close
The article recaps the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 59th training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, highlighting first-year head coach Mike...
Foss commentary on Catholic freedom in America published by National Catholic Register
Saint Vincent College’s Dr. Jerome C. Foss wrote a National Catholic Register commentary arguing that the Declaration of Independence helped pave...
April Kopas named SVC Small Business Development Center executive director
Saint Vincent College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced the appointment of April Kopas as its new executive director, effective...
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Sep 8Saint Vincent Summer Theatre: Rounding Third September 08, 2026 - September 13, 2026 Rounding Third by Richard Dresser...is A tumultuous, hilarious journey of two Little League coaches...
