First Time Sign-In Steps

Applies to: All Students and Employees

Problems? Email
techsupport@pennwest.edu

What is myPennWest username?

Your student PennWest username is your current username at your home campus followed by @pennwest.edu. For example:

Current Username

Home Domain

PennWest Username

s_jedoe1

clarion.edu

s_jedoe1@pennwest.edu

jed1234

calu.edu

jed1234@pennwest.edu

jd123456

scots.edinboro.edu

jd123456@pennwest.edu

Your faculty/ staff PennWest username is your current username with“@pennwest.edu.”  For example, if your current email/username is jdoe1@clarion.edu, jdoe1@calu.edu, or jdoe1@edinboro.edu, then your PennWest username is jdoe1@pennwest.edu. 

STEP 1  

IT Service recommends using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.

If you don’t already have the Microsoft Authenticator app, you must first install it on your mobile device (cell phone, tablet, etc.):

STEP 2

Go to https://my.pennwest.edu and click "SIGN IN."


A.
Enter your entire PennWest email address and click "Next."

email instructions


B. Enter your PennWest account password and click "Sign In."

email instructions


C. Click "Next" when prompted for more information.

email instructions

STEP 3

Click "Next" on the next two screens.

email instructions

If you don’t have access to a smart phone, click on “I want to setup a different method” and follow the instructions for phone or email.

STEP 4

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.

Choose "Add Account" then "Work or school account" and lastly "Scan a QR code."

STEP 5

Scan the QR code on your computer screen with your mobile device.

email instructions

STEP 6

A. Approve the notification sent to your mobile device.

email instructions


B. Click "Next"

email instructions


C. Click "Done"

email instructions
Pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education ©2022 Pennsylvania Western University