PennWest University California

California, PA

Quick Facts

Address: 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419

School Type: 4 Year Public University

Student Body: 7,860 Undergraduate Students

On-Campus Housing: Yes

Application Deadline: Rolling

✓ Identifies & Tracks Foster Youth
✓ Specific Programming for Foster Youth
✓ Beneficial Programming for Foster Youth
✓ Year-Round Housing Available

Campus Programming

The Foundation Scholars

The Foundation Scholars program provides support and guidance to students who are making the transition from foster care to university life by providing peer mentorship, success coaching, personal/school supplies, year-round housing, etiquette practices, and financial aid assistance. For more information, contact Dori Eichelberger: eichelberger@pennwest.edu or Tyton Brunner: brunner@pennwest.edu.

Student Success Center

At PennWest, the Student Success Center is here to support you at every stage of your academic journey. Whether you’re a new student, a transfer, or navigating college life, our dedicated team is ready to help. Information is available in the following areas:

Success Coaching
Compass Program for First-Year Students
Academic Standing
Starfish
Peer Mentoring
Supplemental Instruction
English and Math Placements for First Year Students
Tutoring Services
Your First Schedule

Supplemental Information

Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest for short) is western Pennsylvania’s second largest university. Composed of three sister institutions (California, Clarion, and Edinboro) that are steeped in history, tradition and academic excellence, it embodies the best of the past and the promise of the future.
PennWest University is a part of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

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