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Experiential Learning

Go beyond the classroom. Dive into real-world experience and personal growth.

Ignite your potential by exploring hands-on challenges and making meaningful connections. Across the curriculum, you’ll have learning experiences that allow you to take risks and gain new insights and deeper understanding.

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Faculty & Student Research

Muhlenberg students have the opportunity to work alongside faculty to contribute to existing research projects or to design their own.

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Academic Partnerships

Muhlenberg challenges students to make moves that matter. Our partners support students as they decide where they will create impact.

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Career Center & Internships

Gain experiences and expertise that will prepare you to thrive in a career that aligns with your passion and goals.

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Study Abroad & Global Education

The world is your classroom. Explore one of our 137 study abroad experiences.

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Office of Community Engagement

Learn alongside community members and create collective change.

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Academic Support & Resources

Powerful outcomes are built upon a foundation of personalized support. Muhlenberg College’s support services are inclusive, accessible and active.

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Faculty Excellence

Muhlenberg’s reputation as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation stems from the quality of its challenging academic program and its outstanding faculty.

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Program Finder

Where do you want to go? We can help guide you there.

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Career Roadtrips Are Back

Learn more about trips to DC and NYC

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“I have always dreamed of being a pediatrician, so having the opportunity to shadow a pediatrician was incredible, really. It was exactly what I wanted to do and it’s so close to home. ” — Carlee Davidson ’26 , Pre-med Biology Major Read Davidson's Story

“I hope to apply to graduate school this year, and I am confident that my research experience will help me stand out in the process.” — Marie Tohill ’25 , Media & Communication and Music Double Major READ TOHILL'S STORY

“My time there allowed me to gain firsthand exposure to inpatient and outpatient environments and proved to be a transformative experience in my journey toward a career in medicine.” — Gabriel Seinfeld ’27 , Premedical Neuroscience and Finance Double Major Read Seinfeld's Story

“The work is what matters: getting your foot in the door, talking to the right people, knowing if you want their job and finding out how to get there, and then doing that.” — Julian David Torres ’25 , Film Studies Major Rad Torres's Story

“Under pressure, I had to think critically, make rapid decisions and coordinate multiple teams and resources. For the first time, I was able to apply these skills beyond a training environment.” — Gabe Kanter-Goodell ’25 , Public Health Major Read Kanter-Goodell's Story

“Being able to gather with so many other people not only interested in writing, but in sharing one’s work, has been an invaluable experience and something I will carry with me throughout life.” — Emma Northrop ’27 , History and English Double Major Read Northrop’s Story

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Student Support

On Studying Abroad at Muhlenberg

Caleya Tereska '24

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Student Support

On Learning Beyond the Classroom at Muhlenberg

Giovanni Merrifield '24

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Student Support

On Experiential Learning at Muhlenberg

Associate Professor Giancarlo Cuadra

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Student Support

Finding an Opportunity for Impact in Allentown

Lacey Pasco '23

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Student Support

One How Research Can Transcend

Professor Amy Hark

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Average class size

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100%

of first-year students receiving some form of financial aid

A classroom full of students

91%

of first-year students return for their second year

18,000+

Internship opportunities available to students

$20k - $34k

Merit scholarship range

Muhlenberg Hall

>50%

Students study abroad

Muhlenberg Academics

Opportunities Await

From study abroad to research and scholarship to exceptional facilities and resources, a Muhlenberg education is a transformative experience.

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Research & Scholarship

Through both faculty-led research and independent study, Muhlenberg provides a foundation for immersive scholarship.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Equity, understanding and engagement are essential components to Muhlenberg's mission and critical to our success as a pluralistic community.

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Global Education

Challenge yourself and embrace difference to face the challenges of our global society.

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Learning Environments

Scholarship isn't limited to the classroom. Our labs, performance areas and collaborative spaces are designed for and structured around integrative learning.

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Honors Programs

Distinguish yourself through independent study, advanced scholarship and intellectual leadership within your fields of study.