Want to get ahead?

Start taking college courses while still in high school, earn college credit, and get a head start through PennWest Dual Enrollment. 

What is dual enrollment?

Dual enrollment provides you the opportunity to take college courses while still in high school. The college credits may count towards high school credits and may also apply to your university academic transcript. Dual enrollment is available in the fall, spring, and summer sessions and is taught by PennWest faculty.

What classes are offered?

A variety of courses are available on our three campuses as well as 100% online through PennWest Global Online programs. The courses at PennWest California, PennWest Clarion, or PennWest Edinboro may vary, and permission from the instructor and provost may be required. Please work with the Admissions office to determine availability.

 

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Find your PennWest Campus

We invite you to find the campus that fits your interests, lifestyle, and ambitions. Take a virtual tour or plan a visit in person at one of Pennsylvania Western University’s locations in California, Clarion, or Edinboro.

  • California campus

    Visit PennWest California

    Just an hour from Pittsburgh’s thriving culture, PennWest California delivers a traditional university feel, including athletics programs, best-in-class modern housing, and one of the healthiest college lifestyles in the nation.
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  • Clarion campus

    Visit PennWest Clarion

    Located in the Allegheny Plateau region of Pennsylvania, PennWest Clarion’s small class sizes—plus supportive faculty and staff—create a personalized learning environment ideal for students who want an intimate setting along with PennWest’s extensive range of resources.
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  • Edinboro campus

    Visit PennWest Edinboro

    Home to a beautiful 250-acre lake and natural surroundings, PennWest Edinboro attracts artists and outdoor enthusiasts as a college town and resort community located 20 miles outside of Erie.
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