PennWest Viewbooklet

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centuries.

mission.

Built on Tradition. Built for your Future.

Here, we’re combining the resources and expertise of three top Pennsylvania universities to create a new way to educate. Built on tradition and focused on your future. Our new approach means opportunities for new and diverse experiences are no longer confined to a single campus; they’re now open to imagination.

The reach of three dynamic networks of faculty and alumni. Opportunities to learn and build your future. Comforts of a college campus picked just for you. Here, you don’t just get the best of both worlds, you get the best of all worlds.

Bring together top faculty. Offer a wide range of programs in high-demand fields. Add in a few centuries of tradition. You might call it the future of higher education.

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Western University.

Welcome to PennWest.

We’ve combined the strengths of California, Clarion and Edinboro universities to provide you with more.

With more than 100 degree programs available, students can now create their own unique path − and then go out and conquer it.

Students are no longer limited to the classes available on their individual campus; they can access programs across the entire PennWest network.

And the best part? We’ve built the university to help our students navigate all we have to offer.

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An Innovative New Way to Learn

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Part of it is making sure our students have options in how they want to learn. Part of it is preparing them for what a modern workplace is like. That deserves a little explanation. Luckily, we’ve made that part easy. Here are the different types of class delivery at PennWest.

Face-to-Face — This one’s pretty easy. Students learn directly from their professor in the classroom 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 own pace. You may occasionally hear this called asynchronous learning, but the gist is: learn on your time and your schedule, wherever you are.

Multimodal — Here’s where some new stuff comes into play. These classes are delivered in the classroom from a selected campus. However, students still have the opportunity to Zoom in from another campus to take the class. This is sometimes called synchronous learning. That means that if you are Zooming into the class, you’ll need to follow the class schedule.

Why these new ways to learn?

Because it allows you to get the best from PennWest. You are no longer defined by the professors or programs on one campus, you’ll have access to our entire network of faculty. Helping you get the most from your college experience, wherever you are.

The Power of PennWest

It’s something never before seen in Pennsylvania.

For the first time ever, students have access to all the resources, programs, professors, real-world work opportunities, traditions, and offerings from three of Pennsylvania’s top universities in one place. It’s a modern approach to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s world. And it’s all built on hundreds of years of educational excellence from California, Clarion and Edinboro. Put the power of PennWest to work for you.

Supporting You

You want to make sure you pick a place that has the right program. A school with the right balance of comfort and challenge. Somewhere that will prepare you for tomorrow. But it also needs to be the right place for you today.

At PennWest, we’ve built an entire support system to make sure you get the best possible college experience − whatever your path.

We’ve built a university that is dedicated to community safety by providing our students with all the resources they need to feel right at home.

Choosing where to attend college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make.

Oh, The Places

She’ll Take You

“Finding something else I loved and being able to add it to what I was already doing was such a great feeling.

PennWest California helped make that happen.”

— Lyndsey Gashie ´22

Lyndsey Gashie ‘22 always wanted to be a teacher.

Still does. That’s why she majored in Elementary Education.

But while at PennWest California she had an internship at the Carnegie Science Center that opened up an entirely new passion — events.

So she added another major in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Studies, plus a minor in Event Planning and Management.

“It’s not exactly the most conventional double major, but I have a passion for both and the faculty here were so supportive,” said Lyndsey.

While she still plans to teach full time, her double major opens a whole world of possibilities to her. From planning trips to events, Lyndsey has the perfect way to spend her summers and build a business on the side.

Get Involved.

“There is so much to get involved with here. Try things out right away. You just might find something you love to do.”

— Kendra Colwell ´22

One of the first things Kendra Colwell ‘22 noticed at PennWest Clarion was its nursing lab. “I saw a facility that looked just like a delivery room. I was blown away that something like this was available to students on campus,” said Kendra. But that wasn’t even the best part of PennWest Clarion for her. “I was taking nursing classes right away.”

Unlike many nursing programs, students in the program participate in nursing courses and are introduced to research and critical thinking beginning in their very first semester. Her involvement didn’t stop there. She also took part in Greek life by joining a sorority and was active with several nursing clubs. Leading her to land her dream job as a NICU nurse.

Writing His Own Story

“My professors worked directly with me to build a resume and portfolio that stood out. They also prepared me for the kind of networking that I needed to land that first internship.”

— Alex Ho ´19

How do you tell a story?

Just ask Alex Ho ´19.

His story began in Singapore, then he served in the Army National Guard, all before the big plot twist.

Alex was enrolled at another college when he fell in love with cinematography and film production, so he transferred to the Edinboro campus where he got the skills needed to become a storyteller in his own right.

But it was much more than just the education he gained in the classroom that helped Alex land that first job in the industry.

That first gig? A job with National Geographic. And Alex did more than just land it. He turned it into a life-changing experience. After completing his work with National Geographic, he was accepted into Disney’s prestigious Executive Incubator Program. The program is an apprentice-style, two-year rotational program at Disney General Entertainment designed to create a pipeline of next-generation network executives.

Real Value

in a college education is one of the most important

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That’s why at PennWest, we’re dedicated to making sure it’s your most valuable investment. The best part? Our Financial Aid Department is here to help you every step of the way. Our counselors will explore all scholarships, grants, and other aid resources you may qualify for, including loans, to develop the most comprehensive aid offer possible. We know how hard you work to pay for college; that’s why we work just as hard to make it affordable and valuable for you.

Careers and Internships

Education is changing. And at PennWest we’re leading the way.

By letting our students combine programs and majors from across our campuses and schools, new opportunities for dynamic, diverse experiences are here. That’s exactly what employers are looking for. People with diverse backgrounds and skill sets who can make their organizations stronger.

And now, with the power of PennWest you can make yourself into the ideal candidate for a job you want in a career you love.

We believe the best way to learn is through action and immersion. Professors construct their curriculum to prepare students for jobs in the real world. That’s why so many of our programs are built around lab work, field research, externships and work experiences.

Our clubs also attend conferences around the country and offer their members opportunities to travel abroad.

And with the connections from three of Pennsylvania’s top universities all working together, the world is now your classroom.

Learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It also doesn’t just happen in the classroom.

We Get You Out of the Classroom and Off Campus

What Can You Do After PennWest?

Shape the world.

Heal the world. Or, create new ones.

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options to fit any appetite, including locally

selections and plenty to choose from for coffee lovers

hiking trails,

and some of the best fall foliage around

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PennWest’s Global Online program is designed to help you get to where you want to be, from wherever you are.

Faculty from California, Clarion and Edinboro campuses — not teaching assistants — lead you every step of the way. They make sure your degree is just as high-quality and valuable as the ones from our brick-and-mortar schools.

That same support, mentorship and advising extends outside the “classroom” to help you reach your goals.

And with our Graduate Programs and opportunities for advanced certifications, we can help you continue to grow throughout your career.

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California (PA) Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

MEN’S Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Track & Field

WOMEN’S

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming

Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Clarion Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

MEN’S

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Swimming & Diving Wrestling (Division I)

WOMEN’S

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball

Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

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Edinboro Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

MEN’S

Basketball

Cross Country Football Swimming Tennis Track & Field Wrestling (Division I)

WOMEN’S Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Clarion

COED eSports Wheelchair Basketball

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Intercollegiate Athletics compete in NCAA Division II unless noted.