Welcome to PennWest California!

Once you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, you can register for orientation to get to know the campus and meet some of your incoming class peers. You will also have the opportunity to review your fall schedule, meet with faculty and staff, and get all of your financial aid and residence life questions answered. 

Submit Your Deposit

Summer 2025 New Student Orientation

Orientation is a program for students who are committed to attending PennWest! Even if you plan to attend or have attended an Admitted Students Day event sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, you are expected to participate in a First-Year Orientation session.

Dates

  • Just added! Saturday, April 12
    This event is by invitation only. If you have not received an invitation and would like to attend this day, please click the "Register Now" button below. Please email Orientation-california@pennwest.edu for details. 
  • May 15
  • June 26
  • June 27
  • July 10
  • July 11
    Transfer Students encouraged to attend this event for extra services related to transferred student resources
  • July 26
  • August 2

Register Now

For Parents and Supporters:

Are you the parent, family member or guardian of a future Vulcan? Email family-california@pennwest.edu to ask questions or to set up a phone call with our Office of Parent and Family Engagement.

When you attend New Student Orientation (NSO) with your student, you will have your own break-out session to interact with staff and meet other parents/guests.

The New Student Orientation Team is Available to Connect via:

Email: Orientation-california@pennwest.edu

Phone: 724-938-5868

 

 

 

 

 

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