Offices and Services

The deans at PennWest shape its vision, guide resource allocation, advocate for academic quality, and influence decisions on enrollment, programs, and accreditation.

The Accounting Office at PennWest ensures fiscal management, records and reports financial data, and supports departments while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Our Auxiliary Operations offers professional assistance in selecting venues and organizing events, from meetings to community gatherings, across its vibrant campuses.

PennWest offers a vibrant, supportive environment across its scenic campuses, providing a wide range of academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities for students.

PennWest's Career Center helps educate and empower students through exploration, preparation, and application of skills and experiences to meet their career and life success.

PennWest's Office of Compliance and Title IX collaborates with public safety and student conduct to address complaints for students, faculty, and staff.

PennWest's Dining Services provides a variety of nutritious meal options, catering to different dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and farm-to-table choices.

The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to promote diversity, student success, and leadership across communities.

PennWest's Event Services offers comprehensive support in venue selection, setup, technology, and catering to ensure a successful and tailored experience.

The Financial Aid Office at PennWest helps students manage college costs by providing guidance on scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and the application process.

The Office of Grants and Special Projects at Pennsylvania Western University supports faculty and staff in pursuing, managing, and facilitating externally funded projects.

PennWest’s Human Resources team provides services that contribute positively to the creation and support of a diverse working and learning environment.

PennWest's Information Technology Services provides students, faculty, and staff with secure, reliable support for email, printing, technology, network issues, and more.

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness fosters a data-informed culture by implementing assessment frameworks to ensure the university fulfills its mission and strategic plan.

The Internship Center helps students secure for-credit internships by explaining the application process, answering questions, and identifying potential sites.

PennWest features three distinct libraries that provide unique resources, study spaces, and technology to support the academic and research needs of students.

The Office of the Registrar helps students with administrative tasks, like updating personal information, changing majors, and addressing transcript or graduation requirements.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) ensures students with documented disabilities have equal access to university programs and services.

PennWest University provides a variety of parking options, including ample space and permit choices, for students, employees, and visitors across our campuses.

The President's Office provides university oversight and leadership and directly manages the areas of Institutional Research, Planning, Social Equity and Special Events.

PASSHE follows a Procurement Shared Services approach for acquiring equipment, supplies, services, and construction under PA's Procurement Code guidelines.

Enhance your PennWest experience by joining the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) to develop leadership skills and explore a future as a U.S. Army officer.

The Department of Safety & Risk Management ensures a safe, compliant environment for PennWest by protecting people, assets, and mitigating risks.

PennWest's Student Accounts Office manages tuition billing, payments, financial aid refunds, and assists with questions about due dates, fees, payment plans, and third-party billing.

The Student Success Center offers support through services like tutoring, success coaching, peer mentoring, adult learning, and military services, and Starfish.

PennWest's Police Department ensures campus-wide security, with officers trained in criminal justice, investigations, first aid, and law, prioritizing community safety.

The PennWest Wellness Center offers support and care from trained professionals to enhance your health and well-being, contributing to your academic success.