PennWest University – California Campus

California, PA

Quick Facts

Address: 250 University Ave., California, PA 15419

School Type: 4 Year Public University

Student Body: 7,267 all campuses; 2,129 California only

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

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center at the California campus of Pennsylvania Western (PennWest) University works with students who have experience in foster care by connecting them to available campus resources and helping to navigate a university setting. PennWest California has received donor funding to allow for year-round housing and book scholarships for qualifying students.

At PennWest, the Student Success Center is here to support you at every stage of your academic journey. Information is available in the following areas:

Success Coaching
Peer Mentoring
Technology platforms that allow students to request help and schedule meetings with campus resources
English and Math Placements for First Year Students
Tutoring Services
Your First Schedule

For more information, contact us at studentsuccess@pennwest.edu or 724-938-1523.

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).

Email fieldctr@sp2.upenn.edu!