Join the Roar at Pacific

Why Pacific? For starters: Small class sizes with an experienced and compassionate faculty. A diverse and vibrant community. Hands-on practical experience through research, service and other opportunities. With more than 80 major and minor programs, you'll find your place at Pacific. 

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  • You are a first-year (or freshman) applicant if you are currently in high school or have graduated from high school in recent years without prior enrollment in college or university.
  • If you have dual enrollment or earned college credits during high school, you will still apply as a first-year applicant, though your eligible college credits will be applied to your degree at Pacific.
  • You are a Transfer if you have attended a college or university or completed military credits after graduating high school.
  • You are a Readmit (Return to Active Status) applicant if you meet one of the following criteria:
    • Attended University of the Pacific, did not complete your undergraduate degree, and have been gone from the university for two consecutive semesters (summer not included)
    • A disqualified student who has been gone from the University for one semester or more (summer not included)
    • More information here.
  • You are a Post-baccalaureate (2nd degree) applicant if you have completed your first undergraduate degree. Post-baccalaureates (2nd bachelor’s degree) should use the transfer application and select transfer as the student type

Please select one application below to be considered for undergraduate admission: Common App or Pacific App

Please select one application below to be considered for undergraduate admission: Common App or Pacific App

Please select one application below to be considered for undergraduate admission: Common App or Pacific App

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In addition to the online application, you must also send the following to complete your application and be considered for admission:

The following items are optional and are not required to complete your application. However, submitting these items can enhance your application and make your submission more competitive. 

Once you submit your application, you can check the status of your application and supporting documents by using the online application status checker.

July 1


August 1


September 1:

November 15:

  • Early Action application deadline for Fall admission
  • Required application deadline for Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Dental programs
  • Required deadline for Spring admission

December 1:

December 20:

January 15:

  • Regular Decision application deadline for Fall admission (Please note: applications received after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.)
  • Final deadline for Powell Scholars Program application
  • Final deadline for First-Year Honors program (Please note: applications received after this deadline will be considered until the program has reached capacity.)

February 25:

March 31:

  • Regular Decision admission decisions released for Fall admission
  • Powell Scholars program decisions release

April:

  • Final deadline for #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Program application (Please note: applications received after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.)
  • Community Involvement Program (CIP) decisions release
  • First-Year Honors program decisions release

May 1: 

In addition to the online application, you must also send the following documents to be considered for admission:

  • Transcripts
    • If you have less than 30 transferable units we will also need your high school transcript.
  • Personal Statement (optional)
    • For any term(s) of coursework that may not reflect your true ability, we encourage you to submit a personal statement with your application to explain your situation.
  • Application fee ($55)

You may also submit the following items as part of your application:

Special populations

  • Working Adults - If you are a working adult student, we will consider your entire body of work; however, grade trends and current semester’s worth of work will be considered in the overall admission decision.
  • Military – we encourage you to submit a copy of your DD-214

August 1
 
November 15
December 
December 1

Please note: Admission applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

 

February 15
  • Priority Fall Transfer application deadline

 

February 25
  • CIP application deadline
 
April 2
 
June 21
  • International student admission application deadline
 
August 1

Please note: Admission applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Transfer Students

Are you a transfer student? We have the resources you need to make a smooth transition to Pacific.

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Education You Can Afford

With several need- and merit-based scholarship opportunities, Pacific offers the excellence and community of a private university at an accessible price. An investment in Pacific is an investment in small class sizes, experienced faculty who deliver personal attention, and a robust curriculum that emphasizes career preparation. Pacific is a diverse and vibrant community you’ll love being a part of.

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CIP
Community Involvement Program (CIP)

Are you a Stockton high school senior or a San Joaquin Delta College transfer student committed to serving the Stockton community? The Community Involvement Program (CIP) is the ideal scholarship and retention program to support you in further developing your leadership skills while providing you with social, academic, and financial support to attend Pacific as you continue to make a difference in the community.    

Contact Us

University of the Pacific, Office of Admission
3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
Phone: 209.946.2211 | Fax: 209.946.2413
Email: admission@pacific.edu