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CALU

A proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

EASYDECISIONS, DECISIONS.

Find a major. Pick your classes. Look for a place to live.It seems like a lot, but somedecisions are easier than others.

Start by choosing Cal U, andeverything else will fall into place.

With more than 6,000undergraduates and nearly 1,900 graduate students, Cal U is small enough to feel like familybut large enough for variety and diversity.

Choose Your Purpose

At Cal U, we specialize in helping you find theperfect fit in one of more than 130 undergraduateprograms of study. But that’s only the beginning.

Cal U takes an applied education approach towardcareer building and lifelong learning. Beforegraduation, nearly every Cal U student has theopportunity to hone real-world, hands-onexperience.

Choose Your Place

Not a cinderblock in sight. Instead of the same oldthing, University Housing offers modern residencehalls and apartments that are home to nearly2,300 students.

Wi-Fi. Air conditioning. Carpet. Private bathsshared with roommates only. You get it all andmore, including activities and developmentalprogramming that make friends out of neighbors.

Choose Your Passion

At Cal U, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door.

With more than 100 student clubs andorganizations, plus loads of other ways tovolunteer and reach out into communities, Cal U encourages active participation in character-building, experience-enhancingactivities.

Cal U has 294 acres with something for everyone.

DOES IT

Moving away from home and beingsurrounded by new people is exciting, butliving in the same room is not always easy.Having roommates can be one of the mostrewarding – and challenging – experiencesof your college life.

The housing survey you’ll receive if youchoose to live on campus lets you noteyour preferences in a variety of areas andwill help to match you with the mostsuitable roommate.

Your campus home may be one of our six full furnished, main-campus residencehalls, or a garden-style apartment at VulcanVillage on the upper campus.

And remember, you can always go to yourcommunity assistant (CA), a speciallytrained undergraduate or graduate studentwho lives on your floor and who cananswer a variety of questions on just about any topic related to the university.

LIVE PLAY

Cal U’s student housingis among the best in

the nation.

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Sharing a living space with someone else canbe difficult, but there are things that you andyour roommate or suitemates can do to be surethat you see eye-to-eye.

You are encouraged to sit down and discussexactly what you expect from each other fromthe very beginning.

For example:

• How will you leave messages for each other?

• Can you use each other’s computer?

• How will you keep the suite clean?

• How often can friends come over?

Together you’ll sign a Roommate Agreementthat will help youidentify your values,communicate clearlyand solve problems ina respectful, maturemanner.

You’ll find that if youset up expectationsearly in yourrelationship, there’sless chance ofmisunderstandingsdown the road.

If you choose to live at Vulcan Village, you’ll have aclubhouse, fitness center and outdoor pool rightnearby.

On-campus safety

For your safety, fire suppression and smokedetection systems ensure prompt response to fireemergencies. Digital video cameras are positionedthroughout the property, and Cal U’s police officersare always available if an emergency arises.

Saving the planet

Cal U has won awards for its commitment tosustainability and energy efficiency.

Geothermal heat pumps keep the residence hallscomfortable, greatly reducing the need for fossilfuels and shrinking the university's overall energy footprint.

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Welcome to Our Neighborhood

This place is just like home – only better.

You’ve got tons of privacy and plenty of room forall your stuff. Plus, your new friends will be righthere with you.

Our residence hall designs are based on studentfeedback, and the results speak for themselves.

Gone are the long hallways, cramped, sharedbedrooms and group bathrooms. Housing at Cal Uis a combination of private rooms and two- andfour-person suites. Each residence hall is equippedwith a computer lab, a community room, a TV areawith a large-screen TV, a kitchen with a microwaveand a vending area.

There are study rooms and a loungeon every floor, along with recyclingareas and a laundry room in eachbuilding.

All units feature air conditioning,carpeting, free local telephoneservice, cable TV and high-speedInternet connections. Moststudents share a bathroom withonly one other person, and nevermore than three others.

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No car, no problem

The Vulcan Flyer, Cal U’s speedy shuttle, makesregularly scheduled loops around the main andupper campuses.

The shuttle is a free service to our students,faculty and staff.

EATCal U students are hungry for more thanknowledge.

That’s why instead of rigid dining choices, you caneat at a variety of places on campus.

The Gold Rush in the Natali Student Center servesas Cal U’s all-you-care-to-eat restaurant. Choicesrange from home-style favorites to internationalcuisine with soup, sandwich, salad and dessert barsavailable every day.

The Food Court features burgers, pizza, chickenand ethnic favorites. You can always find a tastylunch on the go at Flatz – our popular campusconvenience store – or at the Sycamore Bistro.

Modeco in the Natali Student Center offers coffee, gourmet sandwiches and smoothies.

Locally sourced produce and meats are served inCal U’s dining facilities. Some produce is evengrown by students at our own SAI Farm.

Extracurricular activities are an important part ofyour college experience.

So every time you participate in an organization,take a leadership role in a project or enjoy aunique learning experience, you can document it on your Cal U Activities Transcript.

The transcript will become part of your officialrecord at Cal U. It can be used to enhance yourresume, so potential employers or grad schoolswill see you as you really are.

See you there

Ask any Cal U student what his or her favoriteevent is, and you’ll get a different answer. It’s nowonder, when you think about how manyactivities there are on campus.

Everyone loves Homecoming, with its week-longlist of activities. And what about the UndergroundHalloween Bash? Then there’s the UndergroundCafé open mic night. You never know who willwow the crowd with music or poetry.

Whether you’re into laser tag, classicalperformances or helping out with communityservice projects, there’s something for you at Cal U.

PLAY

FALL

Football

Volleyball

Soccer

Cross Country

Golf

WINTER

Basketball

Swimming

Indoor Track & Field

SPRING

Baseball

Softball

Tennis

Track & Field

Golf

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Working it out

Manage stress and stay healthywhile adjusting to your newcollege schedule.

Herron Recreation & FitnessCenter offers a wide range of facilities and activities to accommodate your needs. Lift in oneof our three weight areas or do cardio overlookingthe Quad. How about a game of basketball orracquetball with your friends or a dip in the pool?Herron Hall has your workout solution.

Fear of heights got you down? Challenge yourselfby climbing to the top of our 33-foot freeformclimbing wall.

Are you a frolfer? Try our new 18-hole disc golfcourse located at the SAI Farm. You can rent all the equipment needed to play inside Herron.

Team spirit

Interested in athletics? Cal U competes in thesepopular NCAA Division II varsity sports.

The middle of everywhere

The Natali Student Center is the place on campusto hang out.

Check out the competition at The Corner PocketBilliard Hall. Catch a different free movie everyweek at the Vulcan Theater. Grab a bite to eat orsimply relax between classes.

Commuter students find many welcomingamenities in the Natali Student Center EnergyZone, including the Office of Commuter and Non-traditional Student Services, where the staff will assist you with connecting to services,resources and programs to support your academicand personal endeavors.

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Going Greek

More than a dozen fraternities and sororities havechapters at Cal U.

Greek Week is a popular event where teamscompete in a variety of athletic and fun events.

But it’s not all about games. Cal U Greeks also serveour community.

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You’ll be doing quite a bit of studying at Cal U. After all, that’s what you’re here for.

Some students find they can concentrate and geta lot of work done in their rooms or the studylounges in the residence halls. In nice weather,the courtyard behind the main campus residencehalls is a popular place to hit the books.

If you want to avoid distraction, head for theManderino Library. Check out a laptop and settleinto a private study nook or collaborate withclassmates on a project.

Scholarships

Cal U offers both institutional and endowedscholarships that cover a broad range of awardstoward tuition. Scholarships are also availablefrom the Pennsylvania State System of HigherEducation Foundation, State ScholarshipsProgram and many other regional and national programs.

Career-minded

Cal U’s Career and Professional Development Center is one of the busiest departments at the university.

From your first day of school, the Career Center is onyour side. They can help you find an internship and buildleadership skills. More than 2,500 Cal U studentsparticipate in internships each year.

Also, through the First-Year Seminar class, the Office ofAcademic Success will help you make a plan to graduatein four years – and show you how to stick to it.

Honorable Mention

Our University Honors Program is for exceptionalstudents who are ready for a challenge. Course offeringsinclude independent research and experiential learningopportunities in a community of like-minded studentswho value academic excellence.

As an honors student, you pursue intellectual andcreative growth that complements your major field of study – both in and outside of the classroom.

Classes are small – typically about 20 students – andtaught by Cal U’s most active and engaging faculty.

STUDY

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, nationalorigin, 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 orcomplaints 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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DEGREE PROGRAMS AND CONCENTRATIONSBACHELOR DEGREESAnthropology

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 Earth Science

Meteorology Environmental Environmental Hazards

Criminal Justice Homeland & International Security Criminology Law & Justice Forensic Science

EducationCertification 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 ManagementNatural 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 ManagementJurisprudence with concentration

in Legal Studies Liberal Studies Mathematics

StatisticsMechatronics Engineering TechnologyNursing (BSN) for RNs Nursing (BSN) for RNs OnlineNursing (BSN) for RNs

(courses at CCAC South Campus)Parks & Recreation Management Philosophy Physics Political Science

Pre-Law Psychology Social Science Social Work Sociology

Applied SociologyScience and Technology Multidisciplinary StudiesSpanish

Sport Management Studies Professional Golf Management Wellness & Fitness (online)

Technology Management Theatre Undecided in Education Undecided in Liberal Arts Undecided in Science & Technology

ASSOCIATE DEGREESAccounting 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 TechnologyRobotics Engineering Technology Technical Studies

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Land Management

LETTERS OF COMPLETIONSpanish for Business Spanish for Law Enforcement Sex Crimes Involving Online Predators Industrial Safety

For a current listing of all programs, please visitthe Cal U website at www.calu.edu.