Pennsylvania. It is intersected by PA Route 53 and US Route 22. The area is located between Altoona to the east and Johnstown to the southwest. The Cresson area consists of the communities of Cresson Borough, Cresson Township and Sankertown Borough. Incorporation dates for the three communities are Cresson 1906, Cresson Township 1893 and Sankertown 1906. Surrounding communities include the boroughs of Ashville, Gallitzin, Lilly, Loretto and Tunnelhill. The Cambria County seat of Ebensburg is located eight miles east of the College. Surrounding townships include Allegheny, Dean, Gallitzin, Munster and Washington. These communities make up the Penn Cambria School District. The area was first settled by farmers who were followed by railroaders and coal miners. Today the Cresson area is a residential community served by small businesses, light industry and farming. The area is also home to two colleges.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) When your student heads off for college, he or she will have many new experiences awaiting them in the collegiate environment. We anticipate that you will have questions such as: Will my student be safe? What will this education cost? What if my son or daughter needs assistance inside or outside the classroom? At Mount Aloysius College (MAC), we understand your concerns. We compiled this guide to hopefully answer many of the questions you may have as you send your student to college.
Will my student be safe at Mount Aloysius College? Safety is a high priority for us. The Campus Safety Department actively patrols the campus 24-hours a day. Our residence halls are equipped with a 24-hour card access system and all have alarmed exterior doors. Students only have access to the building in which they reside. All visitors wishing to enter a residence hall must be escorted by a resident. We also help students understand risks in order to help them learn to make good decisions. Programs on personal safety and presentations by Campus Safety are provided to contribute to the education and overall well-being of the student body. 11