Welcome to California University of Pennsylvania

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Welcome

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Welcome to California University of Pennsylvania! Founded in 1852, Cal U has always provided a top-notch educational experience and produced successful alumni. "OPPORTUNITIES" is the most common word that students use to describe what they love most about Cal U. Our students are encouraged to get involved with organizations and activities, become leaders, and gain valuable experience that puts them on a path to great careers. Our university has many niche majors, stunning residence halls, and many other features that cannot be found anywhere else. Discover Cal U and discover YOU! Before we get started, let me explain the many ways you can explore our beautiful space. -You can click on the forward facing arrow to start walking around. -You can jump to the next stop by clicking on the "Next" button. -Now, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the list OR by clicking directly on the map. -Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking the supplemental icons.

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Fitness and Recreation

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Ranked as one of the healthiest universities in the country, Cal U offers plenty of opportunities to keep in shape and have some fun. The Herron Recreation and Fitness Center is the place to visit if you are looking for a good workout or to play a game of basketball with friends. There also are weight training areas, racquetball courts, a swimming pool, hot tub and fitness classrooms. If being outdoors is more your style, check out the fitness challenge course or play a round of disc golf at the SAI Farm.

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The Quad

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Located in the heart of campus, "the Quad" is where students hang out, sit in the grass and study, have a picnic, or just relax! In the center of the Quad is a 12-foot-tall statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and the University's mascot. This mighty figure represents the region's rich history of coal mining and steel-making — and the huge bronze statue is a symbol of Cal U pride. Every year our new students gather around the Vulcan statue for a candlelighting ceremony that kicks off their journey at Cal U. Legend says that if you touch Vulcan's hammer, you will be granted good luck!

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Residence Life

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Many students say our six residence halls are the most impressive part of the campus. Each residence hall has several TV and study lounges, a large community room with a full kitchen, a recreational gaming room, laundry and disposal facilities, and a computer lab with free printing. Vulcan Village is our upper-campus housing facility, featuring apartment-style complexes with 2- or 4-bedroom units. Each unit has a large bathroom, living space, and a full kitchen and laundry set-up. At Vulcan Village, you'll also find a clubhouse, an outdoor pool, a volleyball court, basketball courts, a fitness center and computer labs.

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Natali Student Center

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The Natali Student Center was named one of the best in the nation! If you're hungry, this is the place to go. Try our signature gelato in the Gold Rush dining hall, stop in at Chick-Fil-A or grab a bite at the coffee shop or convenience store. In the student center you'll also find our Vulcan movie theater, the career and internship centers, and the campus bookstore. The student center also has meeting spaces for student clubs, and a media suite that houses our campus radio station, TV station and student newspaper. If you are looking for something fun to do, Natali is where you should be!

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Athletics

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Show off your school spirit as you support Vulcan athletics! Watch Cal U's top-ranked football team compete at Adamson Stadium or see the women's basketball team — the 2015 national champions! — play at the Convocation Center. Soccer, volleyball, swimming, baseball, track and field, tennis, softball, golf … Cal U has it all. With 16 NCAA Division II sports teams and excellent event facilities, there is always a reason to cheer for your Vulcans.

PGM Facility

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Students the Cal U's Professional Golf Management program have access to a state-of-the-art indoor practice facility, which includes a large putting and chipping green, six indoor hitting bays, an indoor simulator and training aids, including some of the most advanced technologies available. Students learn to use equipment such as the such as the KVest 3D Analysis System and the Science and Motion Balance and Putt Labs. PGM faculty members also offer complimentary lessons, golf fitness assessments, and fitness and conditioning sessions to help students improve their playing ability.

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Hamer Hall

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Hamer Hall is multi-purpose athletics and classroom center is used by student-athletes and the campus community. Home to Cal U's Athletic Training program, the building features an advanced exercise lab including a HydroWorx aquatic therapy pool for students to gain experience in industry-specific technology. Students also will find physical therapy classrooms and cadaver labs on the first floor. Don't forget to stop by and cheer on our Vulcan swim teams, as they compete in the natatorium located on the ground floor, and other athletes can use the building's weight room designed specifically for our sports teams.

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Steele Hall

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Steele Hall houses the theater program at Cal U and is a premier venue for performances on campus. Performance spaces include an intimate "black box" theater and a 600-seat auditorium with a proscenium stage. Classrooms, production areas and storage spaces for costumes and properties all are housed in this building, which has built-in ticket windows and a lobby suitable for light food and beverage receptions. Theatrical productions are scheduled each semester in Steele Hall, and students are encouraged to attend. The public is invited to enjoy the comedies, dramas, musicals and dance performances featuring Cal U's talented actors, singers and dancers.

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Keystone Hall

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Keystone Hall is home to the College of Education and Human Services at Cal U. It houses all of our education programs, and future teachers take many of their classes here. Cal U is known for having one of the best teacher education programs in Pennsylvania, and in Keystone Hall, education majors find resources that can help them become exceptional educators. Professors who teach in this building have access to state-of-the-art equipment, and students learn to use the latest classroom technology, too. An aerial view shows how the building got its name — it's shaped like a keystone … and Pennsylvania is known as the Keystone State.

Helsel Hall

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Helsel Hall is located in the middle of campus. Built in 1966, it has undergone many renovations to improve its technological capabilities. In addition to classrooms, Helsel houses our print/media labs, and metal and woodworking shops. This is the home of our Graphics and Multimedia Design Department and a frequent stop for students in our Applied Engineering Technology programs.

Noss Hall

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Students at Cal U have a saying: "If you're at a loss, go to Noss." Noss Hall is a one-stop location for all kinds of student services that can help you succeed at Cal U, including the Office of Academic Success. In Noss Hall you can find a peer mentor or a Student Success Facilitator. You can get help at the math lab or the writing center, learn to use our Starfish communications tool or sign up for the Four-Year Graduation Plan. The staff in this building is here to help you have a positive college experience and stay on the path toward graduation.

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New Science Hall

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New Science Hall can be identified by the distinctive green paneling around the building. It's home to our Chemistry and Physics Department. Here, students have access to studio-style teaching labs with automated data capture and real-time data analysis, advanced instrumentation including a nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscope, atomic force microscopes and much more. The building also has lounge areas that allow students to look over class materials and prep for exams. New Science Hall has been on campus for a long time, but is still a student favorite.

Vulcan Hall

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Vulcan Hall has been a landmark on campus since 1892. Home to many of our art programs, it houses studio space and the Vulcan Gallery, where students get practice organizing exhibitions and displaying their work. The nearby ceramics lab is another place for students to create artwork. Twice a year students hold a pottery sale, and items displayed at gallery shows also may be for sale. Even if you aren't very artistic, you can still take home beautiful artwork!

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Eberly Hall

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Eberly Hall is one of the newer buildings on campus. Inside you'll find classrooms, studios and labs designed specifically for geology, meteorology, computer science and geography programs, to name just a few. Eberly also is home to two new and growing programs at Cal U — our mechatronics engineering technology and drone technology programs. In Eberly's state-of-the-art labs, you'll find students building and designing drones and other robotic equipment. Our Welcome Center is on the first floor of Eberly Hall, so this is often our guests' first stop!

SAI Farm

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Every Cal U student is a member of the Student Association Inc. — the nonprofit organizations that owns and operated the SAI Farm. Located about a mile from Cal U's main campus, the 94-acre property includes nature and fitness trails, a vegetable garden and orchard, a disc golf course and areas where students gain hands-on experience in geology, biology, environmental science and other subjects. Student organizations use the renovated farmhouse and outdoor pavilion for meetings, banquets and retreats. The SAI Farm is a great location for outdoor recreation, as well as learning.

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