A football player walks along the end zone of his home field.A football player walks along the end zone of his home field.

Prospective Students

Discover your future at California University of Pennsylvania. Whether you're a high school student just starting to think about college, a transfer student seeking to continue your education or a professional wanting to enhance your career, Cal U offers a world of possibilities. With more than 150 undergraduate majors/concentrations, a School of Graduate Studies and Research, flexible online programs, and more than 100 student organizations, we give you the foundation you need for the life you want to live. Cal U is about more than just your time on campus – Cal U is for life. At Cal U, we're building character. And careers.

Undergraduate Admissions

If you're looking for a University that puts students first, a place that features high-tech classrooms, professors with real-world experience and what some people call the best housing in the nation, look into Cal U. More than 6,500 undergraduate students from all 50 states and more than 30 countries call Cal U home. Learn how you can, too.   

Graduate Admissions

Want to enhance your career with an advanced degree? Cal U is the place for you. We offer a wide range of accredited graduate programs in fields ranging from education to the sciences and social work. Attend classes on campus or online. Our flexible programs make it easy for you to balance all of the challenges of your busy life and work.

Global Online Admissions

Join the growing number of students who are pursuing degrees while working or serving in the military through Cal U's Global Online program. State-of-the-art technology, highly experienced professors and a wide range of quality programs allow students to interact with faculty and their peers while they complete their education on their own time, completely online.

Lifelong Learning Programs

Learn valuable leadership skills that will help you get ahead in your career. Get important workplace training. Finish a degree, or simply take a class in a field that has always interested you. Cal U's Office of Lifelong Learning welcomes a diverse group of people who thrive on learning at any age, and any stage of life.

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8/31/2010
For the second consecutive year, incoming students participated in a four-day New Student Orientation. Held Aug. 26-29, it introduced students to Cal U traditions and provided information about the University's history, mission and values. Click “more” for photos and additional information.
8/16/2010
The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority has announced several new or updated routes, including free bus service from the park-and-ride lot in Large, Pa., for students with valid CalCards.
Events
February
2/21/2011, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Spring Academic Open House Our Academic Open House programs are designed to give you the opportunity to explore the vast opportunities available to you at Cal U. Information will be available on our programs of study, activities, athletic programs, as well as tours of the many new facilities... More