Dare to be uncommon at Commonwealth U
LOCK HAVEN — You know us as Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield. Now, we’ve joined forces as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania to expand your opportunities with new and innovative academic programs that will prepare you for success in high-demand career fields.
All with the affordable and personalized education you’ve come to expect from three historic institutions with more than 500 years of preparing generations of students for a lifetime of success.
At Commonwealth University, you can expect a college experience that’s anything but common.
Commonwealth U is an affordable, student-centered academic powerhouse with top programs — such as business administration, music, nursing, physician assistant and special education — along with other in-demand options such as digital forensics and cybersecurity, music technology, professional sales and marketing and sports management.
Our transformational opportunities enable you to tailor your degree with proven, accredited programs and access to more minors, courses, faculty experts and graduate programs than ever before.
And, our new and innovative curriculum — developed with input from industry leaders and employer partners — means your CU education is specially designed to prepare you for career success. You’ll make an impact from your first day on the job, and see first-hand why our graduates are in high demand.
Uncommon opportunities lead to unbelievable experiences. Traditional, in-person instruction continues at all campuses, and new technology-enabled classrooms create real-time collaborative learning to expand your academic options, from bachelors, masters and doctoral programs to associates degrees, certificates and even high school dual enrollment. All through one powerful university you can access from our Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Clearfield or Sayre locations.
Uncommon Value
With nearly 99 percent of our students employed or in grad school within a year of graduation, we provide a financially responsible degree option to prepare you for in-demand careers. In fact, we’ve had no tuition increases in the past five years. As the largest comprehensive university in northcentral and northeastern Pennsylvania, Commonwealth U works hard to provide a world-class education that consistently ranks among the best values in the nation. Together, we’re committed to making college even more accessible and affordable with merit scholarships including some available exclusively to students from partnering high schools and community colleges.
Uncommon Career
Preparation
Today’s job market is competitive. To stand out, you’ll need more than a college degree. You’ll need experience and marketable skills to stay ahead of the rapidly changing professional landscape. The hallmark of our commitment to your career preparation — Professional U — gives you unparalleled access to undergraduate research, internships, clinical and field experiences, and study abroad options. Develop your interests, build your resume, polish your interview skills, and gain the confidence to succeed in the career of your dreams. Our employer partners value our students and the experience they bring to the job on day one. And it won’t be done alone. We’re in this together, and that includes the collective power of an alumni network of more than 145,000 members ready to welcome you and open doors along your journey.
Uncommon Experiences
Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield continue to offer a robust slate of student activities, clubs, events, and campus life for an unforgettable college experience, plus a full complement of NCAA athletic programs at each campus that leads the spirit of Huskies, Bald Eagles and Mountaineers.
This bold investment in your long-term success begins today. It’s bold. It’s revolutionary. It’s uncommon. And it’s all yours!
See the uncommon opportunities that await you when you visit our campus locations in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield and Clearfield. Request more information and schedule a visit today or get hands-on exploration of our academic programs with one of our Major Showcase Days. Then, use one easy, online application to apply to Commonwealth U and select the campus locations of your choice. Learn more at commonwealthu.edu.






