Preparing for Graduate and Professional School

For many students, Pacific is one stop on a journey to a satisfying career; while it may not be the last stop for students planning to pursue an advanced degree or professional study in medicine, pre-law, or health sciences - it can be the most important.

Pacific's academic programs combine theory with active learning. Through research projects and internships, you'll gain hands-on experience highly valued by competitive graduate programs. And, you will have a faculty advisor to guide you through the application and testing process.

Along with its many undergraduate degree programs, Pacific also offers ten graduate programs. The programs attract students from across the region and the country, as well as many Pacific University undergraduates.

Applying to graduate schools means taking aptitude tests, writing personal statements, and filling out applications. Pacific’s Career Development Center sponsors workshops to help students with the process and helps them make educated decisions about their futures.

In addition to Pacific graduate programs, alumni are enrolled in graduate and professional programs at schools such as: