Allegheny College Top Questions

My classmates are friends you'd want close with you through your studying endeavours and social life.

My classmates are intelligent, friendly, hard working, and passionate.

All my classmates genuinely care about school and they always put their schoolwork first and social life later, which obviously shows their determination to succeed in college.

My classmates are friendly, outgoing peoply, focused on building the Allegheny community.

Most students at this school are from Pittsburgh, one will find the library very empty on days when Steeler games are on. Many students are busy with activities or class work so the atmosphere of the school is fast paced feeling. While there are many science majors the art majors find ways of bringing culture to the campus through exhibitions and different shows. The political science majors bring politics to the campus with the occasional signing of petitions and debates. All students however know how to have fun and tend to do fun things on the weekends.

They are not a very ethnically diverse student body, but socially many come from different cultures and backgrounds. The typical allegheny student is laid back, you will see more sweatpants in class than mini skirts. Most students are involved in multiple organizations on campus and take pride in their activities. Greek life is a solid presence here, greek organizations tend to dominate the Student Government. That being said, non-greek students are not outsiders and their voices and opinions can be heard too. There are very active diversity groups on campus, there is an international dinner annually and the LGBT group hosts a "coming out" week every year with focus on education and acceptance. There are also active religious and spiritual groups on campus, many of whom have houses that upperclassmen can live in.

Around half of our campus is from Pennsylvania, the other half is compromised of both U.S. and international students. People on campus come from all different backgrounds, as the generous scholarships Allegheny Rewards its applicants allow people from all different socioeconomic backgrounds to attend the school. Most students dress very casually when going to class.

Allegheny is surprisingly open and welcoming. There are several diversity awareness clubs on campus: LGBT,Advancement of Black Culture, Asian and Asian American Awareness, Union Latino, and Society of Caribbean Students, to name a few. They are all active, and popular on campus. Last year even had a gators against haters march hosted by all the clubs in order to spread awareness and acceptance. There is no one dress code for students, and the students don't look like carbon copies of each other. For girls, rain boots and snow boots are a must have, and having them in fun colors in patterns is really popular. Beyond that, you have the students dressed in greek letters sitting along students who dress more in Thrift store vintage. Most students are somewhere in between with jeans and a nice warm jacket. There are two traditions on campus, and that is of Fancy Friday and Flannel Friday. While not alike at all, students switch off on which they participate in for any given week.

Allegheny is surprisingly open and welcoming. There are several diversity awareness clubs on campus: LGBT,Advancement of Black Culture, Asian and Asian American Awareness, Union Latino, and Society of Caribbean Students, to name a few. They are all active, and popular on campus. Last year even had a gators against haters march hosted by all the clubs in order to spread awareness and acceptance. There is no one dress code for students, and the students don't look like carbon copies of each other. For girls, rain boots and snow boots are a must have, and having them in fun colors in patterns is really popular. Beyond that, you have the students dressed in greek letters sitting along students who dress more in Thrift store vintage. Most students are somewhere in between with jeans and a nice warm jacket. There are two traditions on campus, and that is of Fancy Friday and Flannel Friday. While not alike at all, students switch off on which they participate in for any given week.

It is difficult to describe the students at Allegheny because we are all so different. Some come from wealthy backgrounds and drive beautiful, brand new cars. Others come from a working-middle class. Some students join sororities where they can do service, make friends, and prepare themselves for the Junior League's they are sure to join. Others join role playing gaming clubs. Some do nothing but study. Some do anything but study. Some dedicate their four years to spiritual growth while others while others dedicate themselves to their (hopeful) political future. I am confident, however, that there is place for everyone. Without a "typical" student or a "norm" we are free to be exactly who we want.