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CALU CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR FUTURE
A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
GREAT.
You’re off to a good start.
DEGREE PROGRAMS AND CONCENTRATIONS BACHELOR DEGREES Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Archaeology Arabic Language & Cultures Art Art Studio Athletic Training Biology Pre-Medicine Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Dentistry Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Mortuary Science (co-op program) Pre-Optometry Pre-Podiatric Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Business Administration Human Resource Management Accounting Business Economics Finance Marketing Management Information Technology Management Chemistry Commercial Music Technology Communication Disorders Communication Studies Public Relations Radio & TV Speech Communication Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Computer Science Justice Studies Homeland & International Security Criminology Law & Justice Forensic Science
Earth Science Meteorology Environmental Environmental Hazards Education Certification for Secondary Schools - Art - Biology - Chemistry - Communication - Earth & Space Science - English - Mathematics - Physics - Social Studies - Spanish Technology Education K-12 Childhood Education PreK-4 Childhood Education PreK-4/Special Ed Middle Level Education Grades 4-8 - Language Arts/Reading - Mathematics - Science - Social Studies - Math & Language Arts/Reading - Math & Science - Math & Social Studies - Science & Language Arts/Reading - Science & Social Studies Middle Level Education Grades 4-8/Special Ed - Language Arts/Reading - Mathematics - Science - Social Studies Electrical Engineering Technology English Creative Writing Journalism Language & Literacy Literature
Environmental Studies Conservation Ecology Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Environmental Science Leadership and Management Natural Resource Management and Policy Geography Climatology GIS & Emergency Management Tourism Studies Geology Gerontology Graphic Design Graphics & Multimedia History International Studies Jurisprudence with concentration in Land Management Jurisprudence with concentration in Legal Studies Liberal Studies Mathematics Statistics Mechatronics Engineering Technology Nursing (BSN) for RNs Nursing (BSN) for RNs Online Parks & Recreation Management Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Social Science Social Work Sociology Applied Sociology Science and Technology Multidisciplinary Studies Spanish Sport Management Studies Professional Golf Management Wellness & Fitness (online)
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Technology Management Theatre Undecided in Education Undecided in Liberal Arts Undecided in Science & Technology
ASSOCIATE DEGREES Accounting Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science Technology Computer Information Systems Early Childhood Electrical Engineering Technology Graphics & Multimedia Industrial Technology Liberal Studies Nursing (RN) co-op with CCAC Degree issued by CCAC Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Robotics Engineering Technology Technical Studies
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Land Management
LETTERS OF COMPLETION Spanish for Business Spanish for Law Enforcement Sex Crimes Involving Online Predators Industrial Safety For a current listing of all programs, please visit the Cal U website at www.calu.edu.
E TH T FIT H With more G I R than 6,400 undergraduates and nearly 1,800 graduate students, Cal U is small enough to feel like family but large enough for variety and diversity.
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OF YOUR LIFE. We’re big where it counts.
We’re small where it matters.
Sound just right?
More than 130 undergraduate programs and concentrations to choose from. A worldwide opportunity for internships and study. And multiple national championships in NCAA Division II sports.
Small classes, with an average of just 20 students. One-to-one interaction with your professors. And small-college-town friendliness, everywhere you go.
We think so. That’s why The Princeton Review consistently rates us one of the best colleges and universities in the northeastern United States.
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Start an amazing journey filled with exciting twists, turns and great personal discovery. Education is different at Cal U. It begins with a solid academic foundation and vital skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork. Then we add hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to the world outside. You’ll gain insights into who you are, clarity into what you can be, and confidence to step out into the real world and make a difference.
FINDING U ... AND
Cal U takes an applied education approach toward career building and lifelong learning. Some students know their major before they begin. Many don’t. At Cal U, we specialize in helping you find the perfect fit in one of more than 130 undergraduate programs of study. But that’s only the beginning.
Before graduation, nearly every Cal U student has the opportunity to hone real-world, hands-on experience appropriate to his or her field: • • • •
Fieldwork Research Clinical experience Student teaching
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LEARNING LOOKS LIKE. Cal U will change the way you think about your education and your life. Our faculty come straight from the real world to you, with personal insights, practical experience and a face-to-face style that engages you in learning at the individual level. Your level.
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MORE THAN
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They are Fulbright scholars and recipients of grants from the National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities. They present at national and international conferences and symposiums, conduct important research, publish scholarly papers, and consult with countless corporations, organizations and governments.
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But they come here to Cal U to pursue their
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STEP OUT &
At Cal U, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door.
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With more than 100 student clubs and organizations, plus loads of other ways to volunteer and reach out into communities, Cal U encourages active participation in character-building, experience-enhancing activities.
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student clubs and organizations
STEP INTO LIFE. Cal U is your education partner for life. And we know that today's good works can lead to tomorrow's opportunities. That’s why we provide a comprehensive Activities Transcript you can share with employers. It’s an official University document that records your leadership roles, community service and other activities that support your growth as a person of character.
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Activist Club Anthropology Club Archery Club Associated Artists Athletic Trainers Club Athletics Ballroom and Latin Dancing Club Baseball Club Best Buddies Bicycling Club Billiards Club Biology Club Black Student Union Bodybuilding and Fitness Club Bowling Club C.C.O.E. - Gerontology Club Cal Campaign Consultants Cal Rocks California Times Cheerleaders Chemistry Club College Democrats College Republicans Colleges Against Cancer Commuter Council Computer Club Council for Exceptional Children CUTV Disc Golf Eco Action Club Economics Club Ems book Club End V Center Engineering Technology Club Entrepreneurs Club Equestrian Team Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fencing Club Film Club Finance Club Fishing Club Forensics Debate Future Business Leaders Future Math Teachers Games Club Geology Club Graduate Social Work Association Graduate Student Association H.E.A.R.T. Habitat for Humanity Hispanic Student Assoc. History Club Hockey Club Horticulture Club Human resource Club International Club Inter-residence Hall Council Japanese Animation Club Judo Lacrosse Club- men Law & Justice Society Lions Club Martial Arts Club Mathematics Assoc. of America Magic the Gathering Medical Interest Club Men United Meteorology Club Midieval & Renaissance Club Modern Language & Cultures Mon Valley Dance Council National Art Education Association (NAEA) National Science Teachers New Life Christian Fellowship Northern Appalachian Network Student Association Off-roading Club Paranormal Society Parks & Recreation Philosophy Club Photography Club
Physical Therapist Assistant Club Planning Club (geographic information society) Pottery Club Professional Golf Management PSEA Psychology Club Public Relations Society (PRSSA) Quidditch Club Rainbow Alliance Rotc Rugby - men Rugby - women Screen Printing Student Association Secular Student Society Snow Club Soccer Club Social Work Association Society of Physics Students Society of Professional Journalists Speech & Hearing Sport Shooting Association Sports Management Club Stand Student Accounting Association Student Activities Board Student Counseling Association Student Government Student Marketing Association Studio 224 T.E.A.C. (Technology Education) The Underground Tennis Club Travel Club Ultimate Frisbee University Band University Choir University Players Veteran's Club Vulcan Dance Team Wargaming Club WCAL Wildlife Society Women in Science Women's Center Women United Young & Gifted Gospel Choir Social fraternities: Acacia Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Kappa Lambda Alpha Chi Rho Delta Chi Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Tau Gamma Theta Xi Tau Kappa Epsilon Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) Social sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Sigma Tau Delta Zeta Phi Sigma Sigma Sigma Kappa
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Our robust program of internships, job shadowing, cooperative education (paid career-related experience), mentorship and study abroad opportunities expands your resume while expanding your mind.
EXPERIENCE & THE CAREER ADVANTAGE As a student at Cal U, you’ll learn to work hard, work smart and hone your skills. And you’ll have plenty of professional help. Our professors and Career and Professional Development Center are dedicated to your success.
Each year, more than 2,500 Cal U students participate in internships and other hands-on learning experiences.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge, skill and hands-on experience to make a powerful entry into today’s competitive job market.
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COMPETITIVE EDGE
Your degree is important. But when it’s time to find a job, experience is a tremendous advantage.
LIVING WITH U IN MIND. Residence
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Not a cinderblock in sight. Instead of the same old thing, University Housing offers modern residence halls and apartments that are home to nearly 2,300 students.
Wi-Fi. Air conditioning. Carpet. Private baths shared with roommates only. And all utilities included. You get it all and more, including activities and developmental programming that make friends out of neighbors.
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Residence Halls Cal U’s six residence halls in the heart of campus feature fully furnished units and plenty of room to hang out.
Each residence hall is equipped with: • A computer lab • Community rooms with pool table and pingpong tables • TV area with large screen TV • Full kitchen and vending area • Lounges and study rooms on every floor • Laundry room on each floor • Recycling areas
GO GREEN Residence halls feature geothermal heating & cooling
Vulcan Village
Residence Hall Vulcan Village
Vulcan Village Cal U’s garden-style apartment complex is just a short distance from campus and offers a number of great amenities. • Swimming pool, sand volleyball and basketball courts • Private, air-conditioned units
• Fully furnished living room, dining room and kitchen • Full-size washer and dryer • Guaranteed private bedroom • Free campus parking pass and shuttle service • Vulcan Village Leadership-Learning Community 13
University Housing is affordable and safe, with a live-in staff member in each building. Students are required to live at home or in University housing for their first four semesters.
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Cal U is known for healthy lifestyles, friendly relationships and rich cultural diversity that’s celebrated in one of the most open, active, engaged communities of our size in the country.
Something’s Always Happening Prominent guest speakers, exciting off-campus trips, performing arts, NCAA sports, free movies at the Vulcan Theater or just hanging out with friends — this neighborhood is happening all the time.
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Eating Well
It’s in Our Nature
Bring your likes, your lifestyle and your appetite to Cal U. We’ve got it all.
Hands-on learning. Hiking.
Coffee between classes? Late night pizza? A vegan snack? Yes, yes, yes and then some.
Disc golf. Gardening.
The University offers both traditional and block meal plans for on-campus residents. Dine at the “all-you-care-to-eat” Gold Rush cafeteria. Or grab a bite at the Food Court, one of our convenience stores, or the Sycamore Bistro. There’s even a food truck on campus!
It all happens at the farm. Students have full access to
NEIGHBORHOOD. Staying Well
94 acres purchased by the Student Association Inc. Now known as SAI Farm, the property is used for learning
Cal U is a health-conscious campus that inspires movement. Everywhere you look, people are walking, biking, skateboarding and living life to its fullest.
outside of the
E T A T ND S A MI OF
Herron Hall, home to Cal U’s fitness center, features brand-new workout equipment, an elevated jogging track, a swimming pool, basketball and handball courts, an aerobics studio and more. To really get your heart pumping, try out the indoor climbing obelisk!
classroom, and it’s a natural escape for recreational pursuits.
Cal U students come from all 50 states, D.C. and 32 different countries.
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A CAMPUS FULL OF
We’ve got 294 acres with something for everyone. Start at the Manderino Library. You’ll find a true state-of-the-art information science resource balancing high-tech capabilities with an extensive resource library. It’s also a terrific place for students to study and collaborate on projects. Need help with special subjects? Visit our Writing Center, Reading Clinic or Math Lab, all in Noss Hall.
RESOURCES. Interested in learning how to take charge? Join our Emerging Leaders Program and the Vulcan Village Leadership-Learning Community. Health concerns? The Student Health Center is an on-campus facility staffed by a registered nurse around the clock on weekdays and overnight on weekends, and with a physician available 20 hours a week. And Cal U’s Campus Ministry and the Commuter Council are just a few of the other services that make student life here so fulfilling. 16
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PUT
JOIN IN Archery Baseball
On the field or in the stands, Cal U means the best in collegiate sports action, year round.
Baseball Club Basketball
Cal U competes in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics with varsity teams backed by some of the best coaching and athletic facilities in the nation.
Billiards Bodybuilding and Fitness Club Bowling
Athletic facilities at Cal U are top notch, just like the students who use them. Whether they’re diving into the six-lane Hamer Pool or playing at the Convocation Center, the Hamer Gymnasium, Adamson Stadium, Phillipsburg soccer facility, CONSOL Energy Park, or one of the 15 fields and seven courts at Roadman Park, Cal U student-athletes learn what it takes to have a winning attitude, both on and off the field.
Cheerleaders Cross Country Dance Team Equestrian Team Fencing Club Flag Football Football Golf
YOUR GAME FACE ON.
Ice Hockey In-line Hockey Lacrosse Martial Arts Men’s and Women’s Rugby Racquetball Soccer
Interested in intramural and club sports?
Softball
Take a look at our list of clubs — from baseball to hockey and rugby to equestrian and everything in between. You’ll find just what you are looking for.
Swimming
Cal U has won
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Tennis Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball ...and more!
collegiate team National Championships and 64 PSAC Championships. www.calu.edu
Cal U is all about new experiences. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Cal U students have a chance to participate in six theater productions each year. For those interested in dance, Cal U oers both classical and contemporary, with two dance performances each year. Are you a musician? There are multiple performance opportunities with our marching band, concert band or jazz ensembles. Try your hand at a fine arts course, learn to appreciate classical music, or simply be inspired by art in our galleries and public spaces.
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WE’RE CLOSE TO HOME ...
AT CAL U, YOU’RE GOING PLACES.
We’ve got the best of both worlds. Close to everything, yet in a place of our own. We’re within minutes of hiking, biking and horseback riding. Whitewater rafting, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are just around the bend. And great skiing, snowboarding and winter sports are less than an hour away.
Take a walk on the wild side, without losing a step. Cal U enables you to explore the world while earning credit toward your degree. Our professors lead trips overseas, and our Office of International Programming connects students to study abroad options at sites across the globe.
... AND A WORLD AWAY.
Australia India Jamaica
Interested in big city culture, shopping and sports teams? Pittsburgh’s world-class museums, fabulous dining and major league teams are just 35 miles away — a quick bus ride will get you there and back.
Costa Rica Ireland Madagascar
England Italy Turkey
... and many other countries around the world.
Then there’s home. Cal U will always welcome you back to our riverside home where fun, friends and your college family are always around. PITTSBURGH
Cal U students can also explore the possibilities of earning full-time credit toward their degree through the National Student Exchange program, which links nearly 200 schools throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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CALIFORNIA
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COME AND SEE FOR
YOURSELF. Tell us you’re coming and we’ll set up a tour, show you around and spend plenty of time with you and your family to answer all your questions.
In the area and just want to stop in? No problem. We’ve got a great self-guided tour that’s perfect for whatever time you have.
Or – best of all – plan to attend one of our Discovery Days or Open Houses. You’ll get the best of everything, all at one time. CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
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We’d love to see you.
DATES 2014 FALL DISCOVERY DAYS Saturday, September 20 Saturday, October 4 Monday, October 13 Saturday, November 8 2015 ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE Monday, February 16 Saturday, March 21 Saturday, April 4
www.calu.edu Office of Admissions - California University of Pennsylvania 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419 • 1-888-412-0479 or 724-938-4404 • Fax: 724-938-4564 Office of Financial Aid - Dixon Hall 105 • 724-938-4415 • Fax: 724-938-4551 A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. The University will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity and affirmative action inquiries or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity (EEEO), Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724-938-4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504, Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services, G 52 Carter Hall, 724-938-4056. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Women's Administrator/Title IX Coordinator, Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724-938-4351.
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