- Access your housing portal
- Submit your travel plans
- Ensure a smooth and successful arrival on campus
International Student Housing Information
We are excited to welcome students from around the world to our campuses in California, Clarion, and Edinboro. At PennWest, we recognize that international students often have unique needs and timelines when it comes to housing, travel, and check-in.
This page is designed to help you prepare for your arrival, access housing resources, and get settled into your new campus home with confidence.
If you're an international student planning your transition to PennWest, please review the information below carefully. It includes important steps to help you:
Our Residence Life and Housing team works closely with the International Education Office to support international students. We encourage you to stay in regular contact with both offices throughout your onboarding journey. We’re here to help every step of the way!
Contact the International Education Office
Email: internationaled@pennwest.edu
Phone: +1 724-938-5833
Frequently Asked Questions
Check the following:
Have you fully set up your PennWest account with two-factor authentication?
- You must activate your myPennWest account using your PennWest credentials and set up 2FA to access the portal.
Have you paid your admissions deposit?
- Students who haven’t paid their tuition deposit will not be able to access the housing
portal. After payment, access should be granted within 24–48 hours.
Are you using a VPN?
- The housing portal may be inaccessible from some countries. Try using a Virtual Private
Network (VPN) and select a United States server.
If you've completed all steps and still can't access the portal, contact your campus housing office for help.
California Campus: calreslife@pennwest.edu
Clarion Campus: clarionreslife@pennwest.edu
Edinboro Campus: bororeslife@pennwest.edu
Review the Apply for Housing section on the main Housing page to begin your application. There, you’ll also find information about roommate matching, room selection, and more.
Students arriving before Move-In Weekend must submit an Early Arrival Request, available in the housing portal about one month before the semester begins. Requests are reviewed case-by-case and approval is not guaranteed.
Note: Students should not plan to arrive more than 7 days before the semester begins and must arrive during designated check-in hours.