Explore PennWest.
Choose your own path as you meet faculty, tour campus, explore programs, and discover the opportunities waiting for you at PennWest.
What to Expect at Open House
Choose your own path of exploration. Meet faculty, learn about academic programs and career opportunities, attend admissions and financial aid sessions, tour campus, connect with current students, and discover the resources available to support your success. Along the way, collect stamps in your PennWest Passport and earn a special gift.
🕒 Tentative Agenda
9:15 a.m.
Doors open, check-in, refreshments, receive your PennWest Passport
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Academic Fair
10:00 a.m.
Information Sessions
11:30 a.m. 
Campus & Housing Tours
12:00 - 2 p.m.
Complimentary lunch, Student Life & Resources Showcase
1:00 - 2 p.m.
Checkout- Submit your PennWest Passport and receive a PennWest gift!
✨ Highlights
  • Meet faculty, staff, and student ambassadors
  • Explore campus life and tour residence halls
  • Learn about majors, support services, and outcomes
  • Enjoy complimentary lunch in our dining hall
  • Get your application fee waived when you attend
  • Grab your free PennWest gift before you go!
Choose your Campus
Choose the PennWest campus you’d like to visit and discover everything we have to offer.
Clarion Campus
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California Campus
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Edinboro Campus
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Why PennWest?
You’ll find more than a great education at PennWest. You’ll find connection, growth, and a future that’s built around you.
Affordable by Design
PennWest offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the state — plus generous financial aid and scholarships.
Growth Beyond the Degree
In this time we are given so much opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and healthy environment.
Joe FeiserPsychology Major
Purposeful Learning
When I see that light bulb go off... that’s success, and that’s something that makes us very proud.
Justin BarronerDept. Chair of Exercise Health & Sport Sciences
Real Support. Real Community.
I found my support system through the Honors program… a family of those involved in different things.
Gavin MitsdarferSecondary Ed. English & Special Ed. Major
You’ll Belong Here
Once you start getting involved on campus... you feel a sense of relief that there's people backing you up.
Andrea VergnaudMaster’s in Special Education
Personal Connections
I got to personally get to know my classmates and professors… it really helped with the learning experience.
Morgan WissnerActuarial Science & Mathematics Major
Ready to Experience PennWest?
Register now to visit the campus that feels like home — and experience what it truly means to be part of the PennWest community.
If our open house dates do not work with your schedule, visit pennwest.edu/visit for other visit opportunities.
Still have questions? Contact Admissions
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