California University of Pennsylvania

The California University of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive regional institution of higher education and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a diverse, caring, and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that are devoted to building character and careers, broadly defined. The University is inspired by its core values of Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility and is guided by its Bill of Rights and Responsibilities: We have the right to safety and security We have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of others We have the right to be treated with respect We have the responsibility to treat others with respect We have the right to expect the best We have the responsibility to give our best We have the right to be treated relatively We have the responsibility to treat others fairly.
Supporting the vision of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, California University of Pennsylvania will exemplify academic excellence, innovation, service, personal growth, and social justice for all.
The mission of the California University of Pennsylvania is to provide a high-quality, student-centered education that prepares an increasingly diverse community of lifelong learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to the regional, national and global society while serving as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development. Accordingly, the Cal U Strategic Plan 2015-2020 looks to our mission for inspiration and guidance.
This strategic plan is designed to empower the University to serve as a resource in the region and the Commonwealth. The strategic plan consists of five goals, with 17 objectives (strategies) designed to enable the strategic plan to be a "living document" that will lead the California University of Pennsylvania into the future.
Academic excellence is the heart of the Cal U experience. Our academic programs are challenging, our facilities are exceptional, and our faculty are committed to student success. At the California University of Pennsylvania, professors are taught by professors, not graduate students, or teaching assistants. Under their expert guidance, you will master the skills you need to launch or advance your career.
Please keep track of all of your admission requirements with an easy-to-follow list of everything you need to submit to apply to Cal U. We also give you a heads up on the high school courses we recommend you take in order to best prepare for college. Our dedicated admissions counselors are available to answer your questions and give you personalized help with the application process.
You deserve a top college education for the future you want. The California University of Pennsylvania is where transfer students can come to succeed. We provide an easy transition, and our focus is on maximizing your transfer credits. Cal U helps you earn your degree in your timeframe to fit your future.
Our goal is to ensure that you receive a fair and timely assessment of all your transfer credits. Cal U evaluates transfer credits from schools where students have earned a C or better grade in coursework. Pennsylvania's statewide transfer system guarantees your credits will transfer from Pennsylvania community colleges, Lackawanna College, or one of the 14 Pennsylvania State System schools.
With more than 100 undergraduate programs and concentrations, Cal U will design the best track to fulfill your academic interests and future goals on-campus and online. Expect top advice for career-building, plus hands-on experience that's right for your major, whether fieldwork, research clinical practice, or student teaching. Cal U quality is why The Princeton Review consistently ranks us as one of the best universities in the northeastern United States.
With world-class academics, state-of-the-art facilities, and proximity to the internationally renowned City of Pittsburgh, California University of Pennsylvania offers more than just learning. Accredited and affordable, Cal U provides students with an excellent educational experience at a tremendous value. Our professors are some of the best in their fields, committed to academic excellence and intellectual rigor, and offer real-world experience. Eighty-seven percent of Cal U's full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.
Graduates of the California University of Pennsylvania make their mark in all corners of the world, in industries both broad and niche. Our graduates consistently land impressive jobs in their fields or continue their education in distinguished graduate programs.
You have the ability, drive, and ambition. We have the tools to help you set them in motion. California University of Pennsylvania's Office of Academic Success has a wealth of resources and programs designed specifically to help you create the best plan to reach your academic, career, and life goals.
The California University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. University leaders, including members of the President's Cabinet, provide regular reports to the California University Council of Trustees, which meets quarterly.
Cal U offers career-focused academic programs that engage students in applied and active learning. You will gain a solid academic foundation in your chosen field and the skills that matter most to employers, including technology literacy, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.