Alumni Benefits & Services

LIFETIME E-MAIL

Alumni who graduated after 1993 can sign up for a free Pacific University "Boxer Apps" Gmail account. The Technology Information Center can assist with accessing PUNetID login information.

If you recently haven't been able to access your Boxer email account, you may need to reset your password. Contact the TIC to have this resolved.

Alumni who graduated after 2007 can retain their student address without taking any action. To request an account or help on troubleshooting, contact the TIC at 503-352-1500.

ALUMNI CAREER NETWORK

The Alumni Career Network is managed through LinkedIn.comi. This is a resource for students and alumni seeking career-related information and networking opportunities. Join by visiting the group page on Linkedin.com.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Alumni can order and pay for transcripts online. Transcripts can be produced as secure PDF documents, which speeds up turn-around time and eliminates paper from the process.

Electronic transcripts cost $5 and rush orders are available for an additional cost. For moreinformation, please visit pacificu.edu/registrar or call 503-352-2793.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Career Development Center provides a full range of career preparation services, resources and opportunities for networking. Visit the Career Development Center to learn more.

Every year, the Career Development Center and the Office of Alumni Relations hosts a Networking Breakfast to bring together alumni and students in the Portland area. Visit pacificu.edu/alumni to view upcoming events.

PACIFIC PENNANTS

Teachers and travelers can request a Pacific University pennant. Photos of alumni with their pennants traveling the world or in their classrooms can be submitted to the Office of Alumni Relations and will be used as a Class Note for the Pacific Magazine. Submit announcements and photos to alumni@pacificu.edu.

BABY T-SHIRTS

Alumni who submit their baby's birth announcement to Pacific Magazine receive a"Future Boxer" baby t-shirt which are available in either 6 months or 12 months.

Submit announcements and photos to alumni@pacificu.edu.

BOXER LOVE MAGNETS

When alumni submit their wedding announcements to the Office of Alumni Relations or the Pacific Magazine as a class note, we send them a Boxer Love magnet. Submit an announcement today.

RECRUIT A BOXER | APPLICATION FEE WAIVER

Alumni can save perspective students their application fee (cost varies by academic program) and gives alumni an opportunity to share their Pacific University story.

College of Arts & Sciences application fees can be waived by completing the web fee waiver.

Or request an application by contacting the Office of Admissions at 503-352-2218 or admissions@pacificu.edu.

ABBOTT CENTER GUESTROOMS

The Abbott Center is home to two guestrooms with a shared bathroom. Alumni can stay in the guestrooms for up to three nights free. Other guests may use the rooms for $35 a night.

To request availability please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 503-352-2057 or alumni@pacificu.edu.

GYM MEMBERSHIP | STOLLER CENTER

Alumni may access the Stoller Center for $125 per semester. Access to the athletic center is included in an annual Boxer Club membership at the "Captain" level ($250) or higher.

Access to the track at Lincoln Park Stadium is free, but subject to availability. Please call 503-352-2767 for information regarding fees for use of the tennis courts.

PACIFIC BOOKSTORE DISCOUNT

Alumni receive a 10% discount on purchases made in person at Barnes & Noble @ Pacific University. Discount does not apply to textbook or online purchases.

PACIFIC MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION

PACIFIC magazine is delivered twice a year and includes stories of interest about the University, as well as “Class Notes” which catalogue what alumni are up to with job, marriage and baby announcements. Alumni can view the Pacific Magazine online also. Alumni can submit announcements to Class Notes by completing this online form.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Alumni age 55 and over may take audit one College of Arts & Sciences undergraduate class free of charge. All other alumni may pay a per credit fee to audit classes. To learn more about accessing this benefit, please contact the University Registrar at 503-352-2793.

LIBRARY ACCESS

Alumni are eligible for a library card, renewable annually. Up to five items may be checked out for three weeks (five days for DVDs), renewable unless needed by another patron. To request a card, call 503-352-1400. Alumni also benefit from onsite access in Hillsboro or Forest Grove to the Library’s collection of electronic full-text resources and alumni have continued access to RefWorks. The Reference Librarians are available to provide reference service if needed. See the Library web page for more information.

TRAVEL

Alumni are occasionally invited to take part in travel courses with current students and faculty. To learn more about current offerings phone 503-352-2057 or e-mail alumni@pacificu.edu.

If there are additional benefits you want to receive as a member of the Pacific University Alumni Association, contact us and we will research it for you!