Spotlight Visits
Explore your academic interests through hands-on experiences, faculty connections, and real-world learning opportunities.
What to Expect
PennWest Spotlight Visits are specialized academic visit experiences designed for prospective high school students who want an in-depth look at a specific field of study. These events combine faculty interaction, hands-on experiences, facility tours, student connections, and career exploration to help students better understand academic pathways and opportunities at PennWest.
✨ Highlights
  • Academic program exploration
  • Hands-on activities or demonstrations
  • Faculty and student interaction
  • Career and experiential learning discussions
  • Enjoy complimentary lunch in our dining hall.
  • Get your application fee waived when you attend.

Pick Your Date

See upcoming Spotlight dates and register.

Sciences Day
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 — 9:00 AM

Check-in 9:00 AM • Lunch included

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Nursing & Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology) Day
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 — 09:00 AM

Check-in 9:00 AM • Lunch included

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Criminal Justice Day
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 — 9:00 AM

Check-in 9:00 AM • Lunch included

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Connecting Passions

Lauren fuses Criminal Justice with CIS to pursue cyber forensics—backed by a paid internship and faculty mentorship, with eyes on federal service.

Read Lauren's Story

Love of Outdoors Into Research

Tyler Zuck’s PennWest experience has helped him transform a childhood connection to wildlife into hands-on research and a future focused on conservation.

Read Tyler's Story

Can’t make Spotlight Visits?

No worries—you can still explore campus, connect with admissions, and find the right visit that fits your schedule.

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