Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield & Clearfield, PA

Quick Facts

Address: Varies by campus

School Type: 4 Year Public University

Student Body: Varies by campus

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Application Deadline: Rolling

X Identifies & Tracks Foster Youth
✓ Specific Programming for Foster Youth *in high school*
✓ Beneficial Programming for Foster Youth
✓ Year-Round Housing Available

Campus Programming

Anchor Program

Our Anchor Program provides youth, ages 15 to 18, involved in the Pennsylvania foster care system the opportunity to explore their academic interests and talents through a multi-year summer residential college life experience program and year-round mentorship opportunities to ensure that they are confident and prepared to make life choices like furthering their education and living independently.

Supplemental Information

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania was established in 2022 through the integration of Bloomsburg University, Lock Haven University and Mansfield University to expand high-quality, affordable academic opportunities and support vibrant on-campus student experiences. Commonwealth University is a part of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

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