Pennsylvania Western University has taken a modern approach to education.
Our campuses at California, Clarion and Edinboro have combined resources, in-demand programs, expert professors and extracurricular activities to reinforce not only your learning, but who you are as a person.
What’s more is PennWest fits into your life and gives you an education you can’t get anywhere else.
PennWest is Better Together and Better for You.
Getting the classes you need won’t be a problem here.
When you arrive on campus, your schedule will be prepared for you which ensures you get the best start. You’ll have mostly traditional face-to-face classes in your first year, which will help you get to know your chosen campus and other students who will share in this unique college experience.
Our more than 100 programs are housed in three colleges including the College of Education, Arts and Humanities; the College of Health Sciences and Human Services; and the College of Science, Technology and Business.
First-year classes are predominately delivered in a face-toface format. However, you may have some online classes.
As you continue your college career, you’ll be able to schedule classes that suit your requirements, needs and schedule.
We deliver our courses in three ways:
In-Person – This one’s pretty easy. Students learn directly from their professor in a classroom setting on their campus.
Online – Again, not too complicated. The content for an online class is loaded into our learning management system where you select classes (aka D2L), then you move through the class at your pace. You may occasionally hear this called asynchronous learning, but the gist is: learn on your time and your schedule, wherever you are.
Blended – Here’s where you can connect to other campuses. These classes are delivered in the classroom from a selected campus. However, students still can Zoom in from another campus to take the class. This is sometimes called synchronous learning –meaning if you are Zooming into the class, you’ll need to follow the class schedule.
PennWest’s campuses are in scenic western Pennsylvania.
Each of our campuses is situated in a charming college town with communities that embrace our students.
Our campuses have reputations for safety. With each campus being protected by an accredited police force and cooperative agreements with local and state authorities, we take providing a safe living and learning environment serious. Furthermore, each residence hall includes safety features and rules that help protect our students and ensure they can focus on studying and having fun with their friends and classmates.
PennWest California is located just 35 miles from Pittsburgh, on a beautiful riverside campus that includes top recreation facilities, best-in-class housing options, green space and an on-campus farm used for experiential learning and extracurricular activities.
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PennWest Clarion rests near an 11,500 acre forest, but also is a convenient one-minute walk from Clarion’s charming college town. The stunning campus features a cutting-edge Fitness Court, state-of-the-art learning facilities, diverse housing options and countless opportunities for outdoor fun.
PennWest Edinboro is situated just south of Erie, in a bustling college town.
The picturesque lakeside campus offers modern learning facilities, a vibrant arts community and outdoor recreation opportunities for every season.
Whether you live on campus or are a commuter, a meal plan is a necessity as you navigate college life. Each campus offers a variety of different meal plans and additional amenities to keep you going.
At PennWest California, dining locations include our all-you-care-to-eat Gold Rush dining center, plus food court and coffeehouse options and a Chick-fil-A Express. There’s even an online ordering system, so you can place an order and have your meal ready and waiting when you stop to pick it up.
At PennWest Clarion, Eagle Commons features a variety of foods to fulfill a variety of tastes and nutritional needs. The Gemmell Food Court features a rotating menu of delicious cuisine options that are available to order online and pick up.
At PennWest Edinboro, we offer the Van Houten Marketplace. The freshly renovated space features a variety of dining areas, media lounge, student art gallery and of course, all of your favorite foods.
Expanded menu items include farm-to-table, gluten free, vegetarian and other healthy choices.
Whether you are a student athlete or just want intramural bragging rights, each campus has unique facilities to help you stay active. So,
no
matter your speed, we have what you need to keep you in the game.
Each of our campuses offers state-of-the-art, open-to-all athletics facilities as well as:
• 48 varsity athletic teams.
• 49 intramural programs.
• 24 club teams. Plus:
• Indoor running tracks.
• Climbing walls.
• Indoor pools.
• Miles of trails for hiking, biking and more!
Each of our campuses has its own unique and beloved mascot.
California’s mascot, BLAZE THE VULCAN, embodies Cal pride. He loves football season when he hits our steel beam with his hammer in celebration of every point scored. Not only is Blaze the biggest Vulcan sports fan, but he’s also present at all other types of Cal events throughout the year.
ERNIE THE EAGLE is Clarion’s Golden Eagle mascot, who hatched in 1979. He’s had many makeovers throughout the years to become the buff specimen you see today. You can see him strutting his stuff all over campus and at Clarion sporting events as he prides himself on being the biggest Golden Eagles sports fan.
MACCATO is the embodiment of the Edinboro Fighting Scots. Clad with a Royal Stewart Tartan kilt and headband, steadfast shield and leather wrist guards and boots, MacCato exhibits tenacious Boro spirit and abounding campus pride. You can almost hear the bagpipes when MacCato is on the scene.
We make applying easy. PennWest operates under rolling admissions, which means you can apply on your own schedule. Once your application is complete, you’ll quickly receive a decision on your admission.
Decisions are based on a combination of:
• Official high school transcripts.
• SAT/ACT scores (optional).
• Recommendations (optional).
Take the first step in your PennWest journey by applying today at: PennWest.edu/apply or use the QR code. PennWest.edu/apply
