Information for the Community

Helpful links just for our friends and neighbors.

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Quick links for the community

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We invite you to explore our current career opportunities and culture below. Application information can be found within the individual postings. Of course, if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask.

DeSales University Center

Our main campus in Center Valley, PA is 400+ acres of rolling hills, spacious lawns and lush landscapes with panoramic views of the Lehigh Valley. 

2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034

 

athletics

20 teams compete in the NCAA Division III Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference (MAC) and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC).

performing arts students

Act 1 is the producing arm of the DeSales University Division of Performing Arts. We encourage our students to bring truth and beauty to the world through their art forms in Theatre, Dance and TV/Film.

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DeSales welcomes youth members of our community to attend our performing arts programs. These programs include the Summer Dance Intensive, the Summer Theatre Institute, the Summer Video Institute, and the Conservatory of Dance, held during the spring and fall semesters.

theatre production on stage

Each summer, the nationally recognized Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival brings world-class theatre to DeSales University's Labuda Center for the Performing Arts. This professional company presents a vibrant season of Shakespeare, musicals, and classics on its two stages—the Main Stage and the intimate Schubert Theatre—as well as through touring productions across the Lehigh Valley.

DeSales University Center

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of quality and accountability in higher education.

students on campus

The Middle States accreditation is a voluntary process that signifies our adherence to MSCHE's rigorous standards, encompassing all aspects of our institution—from teaching and learning to governance and administration. This accreditation guarantees our students, their families, and the wider community of DeSales University's steadfast adherence to the utmost standards of academic quality and ethical conduct.

Police and Public Safety

The University Police Department is deeply committed to protecting and caring for the safety and well-being of students, staff, and faculty.

Library Support for the Community

Members of the community who are not DeSales students, faculty, or staff, are welcome to become patrons of Trexler Library and utilize select library services and resources.

You're a member of our extended community if you are...

  • DeSales University Alumni
  • A Chestnut Hill College student
  • Affiliated with LVAIC Universities
  • A Marywood University student
  • An area resident
  • A member of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
  • A Summer Theatre Institute participant

We kindly ask that all visitors to the Trexler Library submit a valid photo ID at the circulation desk for the duration of their visit.

Recent News

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DPT students gather for a group photo at the annual research symposium
October 31, 2025

DPT Students Showcase Research at Annual Symposium

Doctor of Physical Therapy students at DeSales University presented original research projects during the 2025 DPT Research Symposium, highlighting innovation in patient care, rehabilitation, and healthcare education. More than 200 guests attended the event celebrating clinical research and collaboration. The DeSales DPT program prepares future physical therapists to combine science, compassion, and Salesian values in practice.

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A nursing student at DeSales University smiles confidently in a clinical lab setting, wearing a maroon uniform and stethoscope
October 28, 2025

5 Signs You May Be Meant to Be a Nurse

Discover five signs you’re meant to be a nurse and how DeSales University’s nursing programs prepare you to lead with compassion and skill.

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Student pilot learns in cock pit
October 23, 2025

Aviation Management Degree Program to Launch Fall 2026

DeSales University will continue to soar with a new Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, a program that blends business leadership with hands-on flight training. In collaboration with Penn Flight Academy, based at Quakertown Airport, the University expects to begin enrolling students for fall 2026.  

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