First-Year Students

Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarships, in the amount of $19,000 per year, are offered to students with outstanding academic records. Presidential Scholars generally rank in the top five percent of their graduating class and demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to service.

Dean’s Scholarship
Dean’s Scholarships, in the amount of $17,000 per year, are offered to students with excellent academic records who demonstrate a commitment to school and community involvement.

Keystone Commitment Scholarship
Keystone Commitment Scholarships in the amount of $16,000 per year, are offered to first-year students who have strong and respectable academic records and a home address in Pennsylvania.

Albright College Scholarship
Albright College Scholarships, in the amount of $13,000 per year, are offered to students with strong academic records and have a home address outside of Pennsylvania.

Albright College Grants
Albright College Grants, in the amount of $8,000 to $10,000 per year, are offered to students with respectable academic records and have a home address outside of Pennsylvania.

13th Street Scholarship
North 13th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania is noted on Ripley’s Believe it or Not as the only place in the United States where a student can go from kindergarten through college by taking classes at schools on the same street. In recognition of this educational phenomenon, the 13th Street Scholarship, is awarded to all accepted students who have graduated from Reading High School, Northeast Middle School and 13th & Green and/or 13th & Union Elementary Schools.

Warren L. Davis Scholarship
Davis Scholarships cover full tuition, room and board costs at Albright College, post-application of state and federal grant programs. Students will be invited to apply for the Davis Scholarship and will have one month to submit a quality essay that has answered one of five unique prompts. Students will also be asked to submit a character recommendation. Select students will be invited to campus to complete a series of interviews and meet with President Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Ph.D. ’82. The Davis will be awarded to students displaying exceptional academic performance who wish to pursue further academic success and have a desire to hone their creative and critical thinking skills so they may better serve their communities beyond Albright.

Legacy Award
Enrolling Students who are children, grandchildren, or siblings of Albright College students or graduates are eligible for an annual award. Candidates for the Legacy Award must indicate legacy status in their application prior to an offer of admission.

United Methodist Award
In recognition of its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, Albright offers United Methodist Awards to incoming students who are active in their United Methodist Church. Candidates for the United Methodist Award must provide a letter from their pastor clearly stating their active membership in the church. This letter must be received prior to an offer of admission.

Dwayne Walker, M.B.A., Vice President for Enrollment Management

610-921-7700

dwalker@albright.edu

Jenn Williamson, Director of Admission
Counselor for Berks County, Northeastern PA, and Northern New Jersey

610-921-7700

jwilliamson@albright.edu

Nicole Christie, Senior Associate Director of Admission
Counselor for International and Transfer Students

610-921-7700

nchristie@albright.edu

Hello! My name is Nicole Christie, and I am the Admission Counselor responsible for transfer applications and international applications. I really enjoy assisting students through the admission process and getting to know so many unique and wonderful people.

After completing my Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, I went on to work for an international student placement organization that put me in contact with Albright College. I had such great experiences working with Albright and placing international students here that I was eager to join the Admission team. Now I have been here for thirteen years and I can confirm that Albright College is a great place for students to receive a top-notch education in a caring and supportive community.

I understand that applying to colleges, managing the financial aid process, and choosing the right one can be an overwhelming experience. I am happy to help you through. If you have any questions about Albright or the application process, please feel free to contact me.

Shawn Barczynski ’14, Assistant Director of Admission
Counselor for Southern, Central, and Western PA, the Midwest United States, Mississippi, and every state West of the Mississippi River

610-921-7700

sbarczynski@albright.edu

Hey, my name is Shawn Barczynski. I graduated from Albright College in 2014 with a Bachelors of Arts in Communications/Journalism. While a student, I was a four-year member of the women’s basketball team, as well a tour ambassador for Admission and the Front Desk Assistant for the Schumo Fitness Center. I went on to hold a Graduate Assistantship at Rosemont College where I received my Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership in 2016. I held the position of the Assistant Coordinator of Leadership & Engagement. Within this position I assisted with overseeing the clubs/organizations & Peer Leaders of the campus. I truly found my love for wanting to impact others within this position. Higher Education was where I needed to be for my career. With loving my years while a student; a phrase that stuck with me was “Forever a Lion.” This phrase has stuck with me since my undergrad and I felt a connection that brought me back to Albright.

Outside of the office I love to play/watch sports, workout, hang with friends/family, and write poetry.   Along with being an Alumni, I am one of the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coaches here at Albright. I sit on the Board of Directors for the following community organizations: LGBTQ Center of Greater Reading, Leadership Council, and Unity Within Our Community.

The atmosphere of a campus is meant to be a second home for students! That’s something I emphasized about your college experience, using your resources, making connections and make the most of it!

A visit to our amazing campus is a great way to know that feeling!   Feel free to reach out to me with any questions about the college or the application process specifically; I am here to help! Connect with me at 610-921-7700 and at Sbarczynski@albright.edu

Alexis Willis ’20, Assistant Director of Admission
Counselor for Central and Southern New Jersey and the state of Delaware

610-921-7700

awillis@albright.edu

Hi! My name is Alexis Willis and I will be your Admission Counselor for Albright College. I will be helping you through your college search process, answering any questions you may have about Albright, and simply being a guide and friend to you during this experience.

While I may call Pennsylvania my home now, I came from Houston, Texas to attend Albright College where I co-majored in Fashion and Business Administration, earning my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in May of 2020. As a student, I was involved in several groups and activities on campus. I was a student-athlete swimming for Albright for three years. If you ever find yourself in the pool, look for some of my school records (I loved to sprint freestyle and backstroke)! I was also a member of Alpha Delta Pi, one of the sororities on campus, and later became the secretary and Panhellenic president for my sorority. POPs (Peer Orientation Program), Club Vogue (our fashion club on campus), and the ACRE (Albright Creative Research Experience) have also been some of the things I have been involved with during my time here. As an Albright College alumna, I am so excited that you are interested in attending! For me, Albright feels like home and I hope you find that here too.

Outside work life, you will probably find me at a local Starbucks of coffee shop. I love coffee and was a Starbucks barista for nearly 6 years, so I know how to make you a good cup of coffee if you ever find yourself in my office. I also love to travel (I have been to 30 states and a few countries), document life through photography, and enjoy spending some free time in clothing stores. After all, what kind of fashion major would I be if I didn’t love to shop?

If you want to learn more about Albright College, I recommend visiting our website and exploring information about our campus, programs, and student life. I know how intimidating, scary, exciting, and every emotion in-between that this process can be, but just know that I am here to help you with anything you may need. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions via email awillis@albright.edu or phone 610-921-7700. I hope to see you soon!

Erick Goldsmith ’20, Senior Admission Counselor
Counselor for Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

610-921-7700

egoldsmith@albright.edu

Hel-LO! I am Erick Goldsmith, your Admission Counselor for Albright College! I am here to accompany you through the college search process, answer questions you may have about our campus, and truly just be a guide and a friend throughout this time.

Originally from Chester, Pennsylvania, I grew up in environments where the values of openness, communication, and understanding were not always as practiced as they are here. I graduated from Albright in 2020 with a co-major in Theatre and Spanish. With a love for art, I arrived as a solid introvert looking to work behind the scenes of theatre shows. Within a month, my true ambivert was welcomed forth! I became a regular member and actor of the Domino Players and their theatre productions, a Resident Assistant (RA) of three years, a Peer Orientation Person (POP) to an amazing group of freshmen, a baritone voiced angel in Concert Choir, and so much more! Why? Because Albright encourages and supports you in becoming whatever, whoever you choose to be. The people here are your community.

Even outside of the office, I continue to channel Albright’s spirit of unity and growth in my art as a storyteller. I act (for Improv, Stage and Screen), write scenes, shoot short films and do videography. In terms of watching film and tv—I am a huge sci-fi, superhero, paranormal fan. Name something and I have likely seen it! Above all, I love to spend time with good friends having great conversations, whether they are about life and philosophy or eternal queries like “Why is the abbreviation for paper towels as PT not as widely spread as TP is for toilet paper?” Albright is a community filled with people who will happily go above and beyond for you, as they did for me—all you have to do is ask. So if Albright sounds like a place you would like to call home, come visit our campus! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at egoldsmith@albright.edu OR (610) 929-6634. I hope to see ya soon!

Zoe Robertson ’18, Admission Counselor
Counselor for Southwestern PA

610-921-7700

zrobertson@albright.edu 

Hello there! My name is Zoe, your Admission Counselor at Albright College. I look forward to being your guide through the college search process! As an alumna, I am thrilled to show you all of the things that have made Albright my home-away-from-home. As your Admission Counselor, I am elated by this opportunity to help you find your own reasons to call Albright your home.

A bit about myself… I am originally from South Jersey (so Pork Roll, not Taylor Ham), I’m the oldest of three siblings, and a 1^st generation student! A Few Fun Facts: I worked as a 911-dispatcher for 2 years and I enjoy thrifting, and I’m an absolute coffee fanatic. As an Albrightian, I was an RA, a Public Safety Student Officer, and a member of the Softball Team. I graduated from Albright in the Spring of 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Minor in Anthropology. I returned the following Spring to continue my passion as an Assistant Softball Coach and eventually, a Public Safety Officer on campus. I have since been promoted to Head Coach and I am embracing the potential to provide guidance and knowledge in my role as your Admission Counselor! In my many roles here at Albright, I have had the opportunity to view our campus through many different lenses. Each lens has provided me with a more holistic view of our campus which I look forward to sharing with each of you!

Catalina Lassen, Admission Events Coordinator

610-921-7700

classen@albright.edu 

Hi! My name is Catalina Lassen and I am Albright’s Admission Event Coordinator. You’ll probably see me when you visit campus for tours, open houses, accepted student days, and much more. I’ll be your go-to-gal for anything events related!

A Pennsylvania native, I grew up in West Chester and attended school at West Chester University. I graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a concentration in painting and drawing. During my time at West Chester, I worked as the Art Club President, as an Editor of the school’s literary magazine, and as a Student Ambassador of the Art Department. In my junior year, I was Assistant Director of the first ever West Chester University Arts Festival, taking over as Director in my senior year. You could say that’s where my love of event planning started! After graduation, I worked with Penn State Admissions in Philadelphia, and then spent four years as the Administrative Assistant for the Film & Media Studies Department at Swarthmore College. I have absolutely found my perfect career in higher education, and I look forward to serving the Albright Community for a long time to come.

Outside of the office, I can be found hitting the local trails, getting brunch with friends, visiting family, or snuggling up with one of my five cats and a good book. Alternatively, I might also be holed up in my studio space making art or writing short stories.

Always feel free to reach out to me via email at classen@albright.edu or over the phone at (610) 921-7700 if you have questions about anything Albright!

Dawn Lam, Graduate Student Intern

610-921-7700

dlam@albright.edu

Hello, my name is Dawn Lam and I am the graduate intern for Albright’s Admissions Office. I am excited to expand on my knowledge in the area of admissions to help students in their transition to college.

I got my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Kutztown University. I grew to love being in a collegiate setting through living and working on campus in my undergrad. I used to be a campus tour guide, a resident assistant, and an undergraduate assistant for the Women’s Center. I decided to stay a little longer to get my Master’s degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education and stay at the Women’s Center as a graduate assistant.

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