Office of Student Support

Submit a Care Referral 

The Office of Student Support offers a nurturing environment that is conducive to student success. We provide assistance, intervention, and referrals to all students facing challenges that interfere with their ability to thrive.

Support At Pacific
Report concerns about personal safety, sexual misconduct, harassment, bias or other matters.

Care Referral
Make a care referral to share concerns about a student so they can get support. These can include: mental health, physical health, academics, finances, substance abuse, crime victims, or social and emotional well-being.

Our staff uses direct contact to ensure that students are happy, healthy, and connected to all appropriate resources both on and off campus. The office also coordinates university-wide efforts to support students of high concern and offers consultation to faculty, parents, and community members. We embrace our duty to serve all students towards achieving excellence throughout their academic career.

Support from our office can include:

  • Consultation and problem-solving
  • Assistance identifying and connecting with relevant resources
  • Guidance around understanding your rights & options as a student
  • Neutral support outside of your academic program to address more sensitive concerns
  • We offer support in accessing resources. For example: How to Access the Boxer Food Share or support in applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Computer Request Form
Request to borrow a computer or hotspot to support your academics.

Contact Us

Justin Li | Assistant Dean of Students, Undergraduate Support
justin.li@pacificu.edu | 503-352-2078

Sara Pitkanen | Assistant Dean of Students, Graduate Support
Pitkanen@pacificu.edu | 503-352-2109

Tori Henning | Student Support Case Manager
Thenning@pacificu.edu | 503-352-2704

Undergraduate Students

Student Support Services strives to support the development of undergraduates by serving as a resource for students, staff, and faculty on all things related to student affairs.

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Graduate/Professional Students

Student Support Services is a great resource for graduate and professional students who need some additional advice or support as they navigate through their program.

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Faculty & Staff Information

We recognize that strong working relationships with faculty, program administrators, and staff are essential for student success. 

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Academic Support

At Pacific, every undergraduate is supported with an advising team to help you reflect on your sense of purpose in life, set goals, plan your path to graduation, and prepare intentionally for life after graduation.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

The Pacific University Office of Diversity helps to advance the university’s goal of achieving diversity in enrollment and in the composition of faculty and staff. Pacific seeks to be visible to all communities, actively practicing, honoring and celebrating diversity, fostering mutually beneficial community partnerships and collaborations.

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Student Counseling Center

The Student Counseling Center (SCC) provides a range of services including consultations, mental health promotion and advocacy, EDI-focused community engagement, crisis services, counseling services, and clinical training. The SCC is committed to improving students’ well-being by co-creating nurturing spaces for students to heal, grow, and develop belonging. We bring an awareness of the impact of systemic oppression and recognize that well-being encompasses cultural, emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.

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Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence Resources

If you have had an unwanted,  confusing, coerced, or forced sexual experience, or have concerns about your relationship, there are confidential supportive resources available. The resources below work as a collaborative team to provide the best support possible.

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Veterans Support

Pacific University welcomes veterans as students, employees, and members of the Boxer Nation.

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Transfer Student Services

The Pacific University Office of Transfer Student Services is open to help all transfer students successfully transition and succeed in their Pacific University experience—and to assist every step of the way towards graduation. In addition, as advocates and representatives for students, the office plays an active role in communicating and working with both internal and external constituencies regarding transfer student issues.

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