- High school or college transcripts
- Basic personal information
- Program or major of interest (you can change it later)
- About 20–30 minutes
Apply to PennWest
Your next step starts here
Applying is straightforward, supportive, and designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re just getting started or continuing your journey.
What You'll Need
Before you apply, here’s what helps to have ready:
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Don’t worry—you don’t have to finish everything in one sitting.
Need a step-by-step? We’ve got you covered.
Step 1: Decide which campus is right for you
Each of our campuses has something different to offer. No matter which campus you choose—California, Clarion, Edinboro, or our Global Online program—you’ll find a culture that fosters student success, academic excellence, and opportunities at every turn.
Step 2: Complete your application
You will be applying to the campus of your choice, but don’t worry. If you decide that one of the other PennWest campus locations or academic programs more closely aligns with your goals, you will not have to apply again. The PennWest admissions team can help you to switch your campus or your major!
Step 3: Choose your application portal
You can apply to California, Clarion, Edinboro, or PennWest’s Global Online program using either PennWest’s direct application or the Common App. The choice is yours. Are you ready? Let’s go!
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You're not doing this alone
At PennWest, we have admissions counselors who walk you through each step, give clear guidance for transfers and returning students, and help with transcripts, deadlines and next steps.
I felt so comfortable going into that first course because I had some background knowledge and I knew that I had a support system behind me.
Addison Gregory, pre-dental Biology major