Welcome to your home away from home.

The Office of Residence Life and Housing is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment. We extend learning beyond the classroom through well-maintained facilities and intentional programs that foster community, belonging, civic responsibility, and diversity.

At PennWest University, we create safe, inclusive, and vibrant residential communities across our California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses. Our housing options and support services are designed to help undergraduate and graduate students succeed and feel at home.

Why Live On Campus?

  • Convenience: Stay close to classes, dining, and campus events.
  • Community: Make lifelong friends and grow as a leader.
  • Support: Get easy access to community advisors (CAs), safety, wellness, and academic help.

Find Your Home Away from Home

 

 

Did You Know?

Living in student housing is more than just convenience — it's a game-changer! Stay close to classes, campus events, and key resources. Make new friends, get involved, and build a strong support system. Students who live on campus are more likely to graduate on time and thrive both socially and academically.

 

 

Campus Residency Requirement

All incoming undergraduate students — including first-time freshmen and transfer students are required to live in university housing for four consecutive semesters unless they are commuting from the home of a parent or guardian within the approved commuting distances listed below.

Transfer students bringing in fewer than 48 credits from a previous institution are also required to live on campus.

Commuting Distance Guidelines

California Campus

Within 50 miles of:
250 University Ave.
California, PA 15419

 

Clarion Campus

Within 30 miles of:
840 Wood St.
Clarion, PA 16214

 

Edinboro Campus

Within 50 miles of:
405 Scotland Rd.
Edinboro, PA 16444

 

Residency status is based on the student's permanent address at the time of acceptance to PennWest University.

View Campus Residency Requirement Policy

View Commuting Student Notification Form

Housing Resources

 

 

Contact Residence Life and Housing

PennWest Residence Life and Housing Offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and can be reached via phone or email during normal business hours.

California Campus

250 University Ave.
140 Building B
California, PA 15419
724-938-4444
calreslife@pennwest.edu

 

Clarion Campus

840 Wood St.
218 Becht Hall
Clarion, PA 16214
814-393-2352
clarionreslife@pennwest.edu

 

Edinboro Campus

405 Scotland Rd.
215 Frank G. Pogue Student Center
Edinboro, PA 16444
814-732-1553
bororeslife@pennwest.edu

 

 

 

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