Welcome to PennWest California!

Once you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, you can register for orientation to get to know the campus and meet some of your incoming class peers. You will also have the opportunity to review your spring schedule, meet with faculty and staff, and get all of your financial aid and residence life questions answered. 

Submit Your Deposit

New Student Orientation

Spring 2025 Virtual New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation for Spring 2025 is a self-guided virtual program that will open on January 1, 2025. 
All students who are deposited for the Spring semester will receive an email directing them to the orientation. 

For Parents and Supporters:

Are you the parent, family member or guardian of a future Vulcan? Email family-california@pennwest.edu to ask questions or to set up a phone call with our Office of Parent and Family Engagement.

When you attend New Student Orientation (NSO) with your student, you will have your own break-out session to interact with staff and meet other parents/guests.

The New Student Orientation Team is Available to Connect via:

Email: Orientation-california@pennwest.edu

Phone: 724-938-5868