Boxer Blog

There’s something big going on in Forest Grove.

3,500 students, 100+ clubs and organizations, 36 degree programs, 12 NCAA sports teams, and endless opportunities.

Being a Boxer means close community, compassionate faculty, and innovation around every corner, all set against the backdrop of the incomparable Pacific Northwest landscape.

If you’ve got questions about life at Pacific, the Boxer Blog has answers. New posts go up every week, so check back often for program updates and admissions info to help you at every step of your Pacific University journey.

 

Pacific undergraduate students meet to discuss coursework in the on-campus Boxer Makerspace.
Learn how the Common App allows you to send up to 20 unique university applications per cycle, including to many colleges with no application fees.
A student plays Taiko at the Pacific Lunar New Year ceremony.
Flexible timelines, expert instruction and partnerships around the world make Pacific one of the best colleges for those interested in studying abroad.
A Pacific University student sits in an outdoor campus space while studying.
Everything you need to know to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA with ease, including open dates and deadlines, updates and other essential info.
Two Pacific pharmacy students demonstrate how to explain medication instructions to patients.
Discover how international students can thrive in Pacific's cutting-edge healthcare graduate programs, including optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy and more.
A woman teaches a young girl how to use a Lacrosse stick during the women and girls in sports event at Pacific's Stoller Center.
Interested in working with children? Discover how a degree in fields like psychology, education and more can kickstart a career in child development.
Several students participate in a drum circle.
Getting a degree in a human services discipline is the first step in starting a career where you can make a difference through social justice.
Three computer science students work on a small robot that can solve puzzles.
Discover how hands-on training, opportunities for professional skill building and a robust curriculum can help kickstart your career in computer science.
A physical therapy student demonstrates how to maneuver in a wheelchair with a patient.
Discover what a physical therapist does and how PTs help others recover from injury and make an impact across a wide variety of settings.
Students and community members gather at the Reconciliation Powwow hosted on Pacific's campus.
Finding a school with the right mix of on-campus representation, affordability and community resources can help Indigenous students thrive in college.
A group of undergraduate students discuss coursework in one of Pacific's engineering physics labs.
Thinking of majoring in engineering? Discover how you can turn your passions into purpose and gain in-demand skills made for landing a lifelong career.

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