Student for a Day
Experience PennWest like a real student—shadow a class, meet your mentor, and explore campus life for yourself.
What to Expect
This isn’t a tour—it’s a test-drive. Move like a PennWest student for a day: go to class, meet people who’ll know your name, and see the spaces where you’ll do your best work.
✨ Highlights
  • Sit in on a real class connected to your interests and see how we learn by doing.
  • Pair up with a current student in your area—ask anything and follow their routine.
  • Connect with professors and student leaders who’ll support you from day one.
  • Labs, studios, clinics, rec—see the places where you’ll build skills and community.
  • Enjoy complimentary lunch in our dining hall.
  • Get your application fee waived when you attend.
Explore PennWest
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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