UPG awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. UPG is situated on a 160-acre campus located in suburban Hempfield Township just three miles southeast of the city of Greensburg and approximately 33 miles southeast of the city of Pittsburgh. This proximity enables Greensburg students to pursue their academic careers in a small-college setting with personalized academic attention, while they are close enough to the Pittsburgh campus to take advantage of the cultural and athletic activities there. Greensburg itself offers a wide range of cultural and recreational activities.
Moviegoers can attend several mini-theaters in two nearby shopping malls.
For those who enjoy stage productions, the Greensburg Community Theatre Association produces several plays each year. In addition, several summer stock theaters in the area present a variety of productions. Those interested in art can visit the Westmoreland Museum of Art, which emphasizes American works. The museum also offers a film series and lectures in art. Various programs of musical events are presented by the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and the Westmoreland Choral Society.