PennWest Cal Dept. Student Services TRIO/Act 101/Exploratory Studies

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PennWest Cal Dept. Student Services TRIO/Act 101/Exploratory Studies The Department of Student Services at PennWest California serves eligible students through our Federal TRIO Grant and Pennsylvania Act 101 Grant.

Our faculty also serve as the primary advisors for all Exploratory Studies students at the Cal campus.

🚨2 WEEKS TO GO!🚨October 26 is PRIORITY REGISTRATION!Meet with your TRIO/Act 101 Advisor this week or next week to build ...
10/12/2026

🚨2 WEEKS TO GO!🚨

October 26 is PRIORITY REGISTRATION!

Meet with your TRIO/Act 101 Advisor this week or next week to build your schedule & review your account!

TRIO/Act 101 students MUST meet with their advisor to keep priority registration for the Spring Semester.

Check your PennWest email for more details.

✨ TRIO / ACT 101 & Exploratory Students — It’s Go Time ✨On October 12th, the winter/spring schedule will drop, and your ...
10/08/2026

✨ TRIO / ACT 101 & Exploratory Students — It’s Go Time ✨

On October 12th, the winter/spring schedule will drop, and your Priority Registration is on October 26th.
Do you want that PRIORITY REGISTRATION for fall? 🌸📚

There’s just one important step: 📅 Schedule your appointment

How:
📞 Call 724-938-4230
🏨 Visit the office in Manderino Library 430 & speak with a student worker to get scheduled.

🕗 Advising Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or designated evenings 4- 6 PM; in-person and Zoom appointments are available.

🦁✨ TRIO SSS & Act 101 at The Lion King! ✨🎭Last week, we took a group of students to see Disney’s The Lion King at Pittsb...
09/30/2026

🦁✨ TRIO SSS & Act 101 at The Lion King! ✨🎭

Last week, we took a group of students to see Disney’s The Lion King at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center.

For many, it was their first Broadway show and first visit to the Benedum Center. The performance was a great opportunity to experience live theater and enjoy a new experience together.

HAKUNA MATATA!Come with us to see The Lion King 🦁👑 on Sunday, September 20! Tickets are available on a first-come, first...
09/03/2026

HAKUNA MATATA!

Come with us to see The Lion King 🦁👑 on Sunday, September 20! Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and FREE of charge to our students. Transportation to and from the event will be provided.

You must stop by the TRIO/Act 101 Office in Manderino Library 430 by Friday, September 11, to provide your interest in going. If your spot is reserved, you will receive a confirmation email on September 14.

🚨 FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS 🚨📚 TRIO 1000 & TRIO 1940 WILL MEET AT A DIFFERENT TIME THIS WEEK!Instead of attending your regular...
09/01/2026

🚨 FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS 🚨

📚 TRIO 1000 & TRIO 1940 WILL MEET AT A DIFFERENT TIME THIS WEEK!

Instead of attending your regularly scheduled TRIO 1000 or TRIO 1940 class, you are REQUIRED to attend the TRIO/ACT 101/Exploratory Studies First-Year Student Meet & Greet.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 South Wing, Convocation Center

✅ Attendance WILL be taken for TRIO 1000 and TRIO 1940.

🍕 Light lunch & refreshments provided!

Come meet staff and other first-year students, learn about campus offices and services available to you, and discover opportunities to get involved and connect with other students in the Department of Student Services.

Your regular class schedule is adjusted this week — don’t miss the Meet & Greet!

Welcome back Vulcans!We hope you have a great semester. Don't forget that we have walk-in hours this first week from 9 a...
08/24/2026

Welcome back Vulcans!

We hope you have a great semester. Don't forget that we have walk-in hours this first week from 9 am to 3 pm. Stop in to see your advisor!

🎉🎓Celebrating our seniors 🎉🎓As the Spring 2026 semester winds down, we wanted to take a moment to recognize and celebrat...
05/07/2026

🎉🎓Celebrating our seniors 🎉🎓

As the Spring 2026 semester winds down, we wanted to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our seniors who will be earning their degrees this weekend. Congratulations to the over 60 students from TRIO Student Support Services and Act 101 Flourish programs on your achievements. We are proud of your accomplishments!

Welcome to Tri-Alpha 🎉Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) welcomed its newest members on April 22 with the first in-person ind...
05/06/2026

Welcome to Tri-Alpha 🎉

Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) welcomed its newest members on April 22 with the first in-person induction since the chapter was established at PennWest California.

11 new members were initiated to Tri-Alpha, which is a national honor society recognizing the academic achievements of first-generation students.

Perfect day for a ball game! ⚾️
04/21/2026

Perfect day for a ball game! ⚾️

🚨1 WEEK TO GO!🚨March 30 is PRIORITY REGISTRATION!Meet with your TRIO/Act 101 Advisor this week to build your schedule & ...
03/23/2026

🚨1 WEEK TO GO!🚨

March 30 is PRIORITY REGISTRATION!

Meet with your TRIO/Act 101 Advisor this week to build your schedule & review your account!
TRIO/Act 101 students MUST meet with their advisor to keep priority registration for the Spring Semester.

Check your PennWest email for more details.

Address

430 Manderino Library
Library, PA
15419

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4am
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17249384230

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