Orientation

Now Hiring Orientation Leaders!

Current Students, apply today for a student leader position on the Pacific University Orientation team! 

Work under direction of the Pacific University Orientation Planning Committee to help arrange both large and small-group events for incoming students and their parents and support systems. Join in the fun and help welcome in the new group of Boxers to Pacific! 

Please note the timeline for this hiring process: 

  • March 14: Application opened
  • April 13: Applications due
  • April 10-23: Interviews with candidates (plan for 15-20 minutes for your interview!)

All positions are paid, including an Orientation Intern, Orientation Program Ambassadors, and Orientation Leaders. Undergraduate and Graduate students are eligible to apply and you don't need work-study to qualify! You are welcome to apply for any and all that you are interested in!

APPLY BY APRIL 13TH 

 

Welcome to Pacific University! 

We are so excited to have you join us here at Pacific as the newest members of our community! To prepare for your Pacific journey, please review the following information closely. 

Save the Date: Fall Orientation 2024

Fall Orientation is Thursday, August 22 - Sunday, 25, 2024 on our Forest Grove Campus. 

This program is required for all undergraduate new and transfer students and includes greetings from campus administrators, gatherings with Orientation Leaders, academic introductions, and opportunities to meet classmates and to get involved on campus. Students will receive more details about Fall Orientation throughout the summer through their Pacific University email so be sure to check your Pacific email regularly. 

Parents and supporters, Parent and Family programming is August 22 - 23, 2023 and ends late Friday afternoon.

The full Fall Orientation 2024 schedule will be available on the webpage in June 2024!

Additionally, if you would like to receive regular communication regarding Orientation and your student’s transition to college, please sign up here for our Parent & Family Newsletter! 

New Student Checklist

The summer before you begin your university journey will go by more quickly than you can imagine. As you prepare to join us here at Pacific, there is important information for you to review and several important tasks to complete. To ensure that you don't miss anything, we have developed a helpful checklist for you. We recommend that you read through this list carefully to make sure that you don't miss anything.

View the New Student Checklist here! 

We are so excited for you to join us this fall. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our Orientation team at orientation@pacificu.edu.  
 


New Student Newsletters

The New Student Newsletters provide incoming Pacific University students includes information about resources, projects, and events and important dates for Fall Orientation. Missed an issue? Check out the archives below.

Previous newsletters

June 27, 2023 Newsletter

July 7, 2023 Newsletter

July 28, 2023 Newsletter

August 16, 2023 Newsletter

Parents and families can find the Parent & Family Newsletters here

 

Contact Us

orientation@pacificu.edu | 503-352-3040

Upcoming Events

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All Day | Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 to All Day | Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024
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Finders Keepers provides free goods and essentials to Pacific students like clothing, school supplies, dorm essentials, games, books, entertainment, accessories, and more! You can find the store beside the Drake House on the Forest Grove Campus.

Join Pacific University in welcoming our incoming undergraduate and transfer students for Fall Orientation 2023! It takes a village, and we need your support.

Become a 2023 orientation leader. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain leadership experience, work alongside Pacific University staff and faculty, and become a mentor to your peers. Apply by April 21, and spread the word!